In "Lunch with the FT," Lionel Barber presents a curated selection of 52 classic interviews from the Financial Times' celebrated weekly series. For over a thousand editions, this institutional feature has brought readers face-to-face with a diverse array of global personalities – from world leaders and politicians to cultural icons and business tycoons. These candid conversations, conducted over a restaurant meal, offer unparalleled insights into the minds of those shaping our contemporary world.

Why You Should Read?

• Gain direct insights into the perspectives and personalities of influential global figures.
• Discover a wide spectrum of interview subjects, ranging from Angela Merkel to Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Martin Amis.
• Experience the unique interview format, where the intimacy of a shared meal fosters revealing and often unexpected discussions.
• Understand the historical and cultural context of our times through the eyes of its most prominent players.