Whether it’s going down to a local pitch, shelling out to visit Wembley Stadium, or just switching on the TV, watching sporting events live is a huge part of many people’s lives. Canvas8 polled 4,000 Britons and spoke to eight people to find out what professional sports they watch and why.

When film night is every night, the thrill of watching something can lose its lustre. Looking to add some delight to Londoners’ lockdown life, Uber Eats and Curzon are delivering cinema treats to viewers at home in order to break up the monotony and remind people of the joys of cinema outings.

Experimental theatre company Punchdrunk has teamed up with Sky and HBO to launch the world's first immersive television show. Amid concerns that streaming and binge-watching have worsened social isolation, the move shows the demand for media that literally brings people together.

With people spending more time at home, they’re turning to entertainment to break the monotony of the everyday and channel their anxiety into something more hands-on. But can escapism really help people feel more empowered? And how do they want brands to speak to them during a pandemic?