In the first episode of 2026, novelist Andrew Okey joins me to discuss his award-winning manuscript Jacopo's Contract. We also delve into writing the north, winning writing prizes and why literary agents should be expanding their outreach beyond London.

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Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.