My guest Peter Dench is a celebrated writer and photojournalist known for his wit and intimate storytelling. His expertise spans editorial, reportage, commercial, and portrait photography, with work published globally. An award-winning author and speaker, Peter records the quirks of modern life through humour and empathy.

Also today from the mailbag, Complaints Corner returns thanks to Extra Miler Colin Mayer in Australia, Bryan Patterson is planning a breakout, Daisei Ikatani shares a slice of English country garden from Yokohama, Eduardo Lara reflects on how photography connects with us deeply and to close, a tribute to two remarkable women: one in my family, the other a photojournalist who documented at great personal risk, the mafia, Letizia Battaglia. It's also the last call at the bar for November’s one-word assignment set by Lynn Fraser and Jacquie Matechuk.

Links to all guests and features will be on the showpage, my sincere thanks to MPB who sponsor this show and the Extra Milers without whom we wouldn't be walking each week.

WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.