Prospect Lives

Prospect Lives: A decision that changes everything...

This month, Jason Thomas-Fournillier, Prospect's Displaced life writer makes a reappearance to reveal some truly exciting news about his story of seeking asylum in the UK. Hosted o…

Looking forward and reflecting back

This month, some of our writers are looking towards the future while others are reflecting on the past, reassessing their hopes and beliefs. Sex worker Tilly Lawless is in a new kind of relationship with new norms for communication while actor Sheila…

Beyond the comfort zone

This December, many of our Lives writers are pushed out of their comfort zones: sex worker Tilly Lawless reflects on the turbulent emotions she feels after performing at literary readings. Sarah Collins, who suffers with OCD, goes for a bike ride wit…

A cosy autumn

This dreary November, our Lives writers seem to be wistful for the simple things in life, kindness, community and good food: Tilly Lawless cherishes a relationship where a language barrier leaves no room for overthinking, while Sheila Hancock is move…

The struggle to stay young and beautiful

This month our family of seven writers approach shifting of the seasons with reflections and observations on how life has changed. Sheila Hancock considers a world without human-to-human conversation, while Alice Goodman fears that as she ages, so…

Lost and found

This month, both Gen Zer Alice Garnett and actor and writer Sheila Hancock have lost important items, while farmer Tom Martin makes a television appearance on Countryfile. For Sarah Collins, who has OCD, a chairlift ride leads to an elevated panic at…

Breaks, bishops and British hospitality

This month, Sheila Hancock is frustrated with the state of Britain's big hotels, while Anglican priest Alice Goodman awaits the arrival of a new bishop. Former England cricket Captain Mike Brearley reflects on the break he took from the sport in his …

Rituals, roleplay and breaking free

This month, sex worker Tilly Lawless celebrates the power of roleplay, while farmer Tom Martin explains why the the weather dictates his working week. Both Sarah Collins, who suffers with OCD, and sports journalist Emma John reflect on how a more …

Simple pleasures and clerical misadventures

This month, Anglican priest Alice Goodman reflects on some near-disasters as young curate, while actor and writer Sheila Hancock admires the beauty of a brimstone butterfly. Meanwhile, farmer Tom Martin explains a longstanding but seemingly macabr…

From cocktail parties to Clarkson's farm

This month, young life Alice Garnett charts the dizzying highs and plunging lows of life in London, while Anglican priest Alice Goodman celebrates the power of prayer. Farmer Tom Martin gives his take on the Amazon TV show Clarkson's Farm,