As we (hopefully) come out of the covid emergency, this series is dedicated to looking at how business has survived, and changed, during the period of the virus. Firstly, and coinciding with re-opening of non-essential retail, we're talking to three General and Area Managers within retail and hospitality--from Selfridges, Primark and Costa Coffee.

Talking to Manchester chef Mary Ellen McTague about closing Chorlton's The Creameries in the face of the virus, mobilising friends and colleagues to cook for Wythenshawe Hospital and how the EatWell group that resulted is now cooking 2,000 meals a week.

Talking to Jemma Hynes of FoodSync and the Manchester Food Network about what they've been doing to connect producers and suppliers with those in need during the crisis. With associated discussion of implications for the food system, post-virus and post-brexit.

Talking to Shaun Hinds of Manchester Central about the immediate effect of the virus on their business, the astonishing transformation of the building into a Nightingale Hospital and what might happen next.

Talking to the leader of Manchester City Council about how the council's continuing to operate, how they're delivering services, what support there is for business (and what businesses need to do), and what more help is needed.

Talking to Simon Binns, editor of Ladbible about the impact of the virus on the site, how they got involved in the government's question time, the changing of the guard in media political coverage and what the site's planning next.

Talking to Rob Masterson of Mustard Media about the Events 4 Covid 19 project, bringing together events companies and their equipment and skills with those needing help in a time of virus.

Talking to Dave Moutrey of HOME, about their reaction to the virus, how they're keeping in touch with customers, their future funding, and what happens to the venue 'after'.

Talking to Esme Ward of Manchester Museum about the impact of the virus on them, how they're keeping in contact with their audience and what they're learning

Talking to Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell about the impact of the virus, what more is needed from government and the concept of viral load.