I had lunch with TV presenter and property guru Gary McCausland, who despite the recession was on top form. A new BBC series is about to be announced, a new book is out and he has just completed a big property deal.

Who said the age of the property developer was dead. He believes the downturn will end in property in the next six months and makes a convincing argument for why. At the lunch we were joined by the movers and shakers from the TV and publishing world, plus a few close friends.

Says a lot about Gary that… a genial host come rain or shine