The Fence

Comfort in Solitude

A sheath of curios from the country's favourite radio programme, Desert Island Discs.
Róisín Lanigan

Las Babas del Diablo

Tracking down the young actor plastering his face all over Soho.
The Fence

Severn’s Samurai

Fighting an army of angels with the scariest man in the world.
Caspar Salmon

The Julian Fellowes Benevolent Fund

Caspar Salmon examines the decline and fall of the UK film industry. (Sorry about all the italics.)
Michelle Taylor

An American Tail

A story about a redoutable rodent (it’s not Ratatouille).
The Fence

Final Acts

Here’s a lesser-spotted history of grand farewells from people who died doing what they loved: saying and/or doing strange things.
Gus Carter

A Snoozer’s Guide to London

A guide to the best places to nap in central London.
Robbie Armstrong

Just the Tonic

Let's celebrate 2,000 years of drinking to feel better.
Mark Blacklock

Taxi Cab Confessionals

On the trail of Brian Richard Martin, the Yorkshire businessman and paedophile who bought a school.
The Fence

Lib Dems Around the World

We proffer some brand solutions for Britain’s beleaguered third party.