Jeffrey Archer is one of the world’s most successful authors. In this in-depth interview, he discusses his strict writing regimen; how his personal experiences drive his characters and plots; his future writing plans, and indifference to literary piracy. On politics, he argues Sadiq Khan will be the next Labour PM, reveals enduring regret at abandoning his own mayoral bid; takes responsibility for his perjury conviction and the ultimate end of his political career; and shares anecdotes of his time at the very top of Tory politics.