FEATURING PHOTOJOURNALIST AND WRITER PETER DENCH

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.

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Alcohol and England, Peter Dench’s book and project.

The Pentax ME Super was a highly successful 35 mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Pentax of Japan between 1979 and 1984 - the first camera that started Peter Dench’s fascination for photography.

Marcus Bleasdale is an award-winning photojournalist who documents human rights issues and conflict zones globally.

Letizia Battaglia was an Italian photographer and photojournalist. Although her photos document a wide spectrum of Sicilian life, she is best known for her work on the Mafia. See more video links below.

Lynsey Addario is an American photojournalist. Her work often focuses on conflicts and human rights issues, especially the role of women in traditional societies.

Tom Stoddart was a photojournalist renowned for his powerful, compassionate images documenting some of the world’s most significant and challenging events, from conflicts to humanitarian crises.

Zed Nelson is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker known for his thought-provoking projects that explore social, political, and cultural issues, including his renowned works Gun Nation and Love Me.

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MUSIC LINKS: Fiona Harte sang and wrote today's playout song Careless. Music on the show is sourced primarily from Artlist and also features in Michael Brennan’s Spotify playlist GoFoto.