In this episode Christian is joined by Stephen Lotinga, CEO of the Publishers Association, representing the UK's fiction, non-fiction and academic publishing sector. After the biggest year ever for the industry in 2019, how has it coped with the lockdown and what are the chances of the great Coronavirus novel emerging? Stephen also discusses cancel culture, censorship and the role of authors and publishers in society.

Also in this episode Christian looks at the latest plans banks have for bringing staff back to the office; some positive news from the latest economic figures; and the Tory mayoral candidate's war of words with Sadiq Khan.