Robert Elms Episodes Episode guide
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Ricky Grover, the Great Plague and Kelly Finnigan
Ricky Grover is our inaugural 'Locked Down Londoner' and a performance by Kelly Finnigan.
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Ray Gelato and Ben Aldridge
Musician and singer Ray Gelato speaks about his album ‘Isolation Blues’.
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Trevor Nelson’s Funky Friday and Sailing Stones
Broadcaster Trevor Nelson curates this week’s Funky Friday.
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Curtis Stigers, the National Theatre at Home and Shakespeare
Curtis Stigers sings live from his kitchen and the National Theatre at home.
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Mudchute Farm, home deliveries and The Teskey Brothers
Tom Davis from Mudchute Farm on how they are coping locked down and The Teskey Brothers.
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London's street trees, Somerset House Online and The Arts Society
We hear about Somerset House's online programme and explore London's street trees.
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Jo Malone, Soho's Spanish bar and fruit and veg
We find out about Bradley's Spanish bar in Soho and replay Jo Malone's Listed Londoner.
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Corinne McManus, William Sitwell and Mark Titchner
Designer Corinne McManus talks about making masks for workers.
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William Borrell and Clara Amfo's Funky Friday
BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo curates today's Funky Friday to #GetLondonDancing.
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Margaret Heffernan, Jason Solomons and Brent 2020 Unlocked
Businesswoman and author Margaret Heffernan talks about mapping the future.
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Jimmy Akingbola, Improv Theatre and Cécile McLorin Salvant
Actor Jimmy Akingbola speaks about the ITV comedy 'Kate and Koji' and Improv Theatre.
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The Colony Club, Simply Dancing and Hailey Tuck
Tales from Soho's old Colony Club and how to learn the Cha Cha whilst self isolating.
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Tommy Steel, food deliver services and Louise Raw
Tommy Steel is 'Re-Listed' and we hear about a company delivering food to Londoners.
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Gary Crosby OBE and Funky Friday
British jazz double bassist Gary Crosby OBE chats about his virtual musical lessons.
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Jools Holland and 'Your Local Delivered'
Jools Holland teaches a brief piano lesson and we find out about 'Your Local Delivered'.
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The DIYsolation Music Festival, Wartime London and CSM loves NHS
We hear about the DIYsolation festival and how Central St Martins are helping the NHS.
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Ian Shaw, The London Food Board and Tate Online
Tate's new online exhibitions and how the London Food Board is responding to the crisis.
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Jack Savoretti, Brixton Windmill and Ralph McTell
Jack Savoretti performs live from home and why Brixton Windmill is donating flour.
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Claire Dale and Norman Jay MBE
Norman Jay MBE chooses music for this week’s #GetLondonDancing.
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Angela Barnes and free e-bikes
Comedian Angela Barnes speaks about the #BigCheerUp campaign.
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Dame Esther Rantzen, Borough Market and ballet at home
Dame Esther Rantzen looks at ways to support the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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LJ Flanders and Mark Davyd
Author LJ Flanders chats about ‘Cell Workout’, an exercise routine for confined spaces.
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John Bird and Tim Spector
The Big Issue founder John Bird explains how coronavirus is affecting the homeless.
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Dave Ball and Amanda David
Founding member of Soft Cell Dave Ball tells the story of his musical journey.
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Hulya Erdal and Andrew Hart
Historic chef Hulya Erdal looks at the therapeutic benefits of cooking.
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Adam Scott-Goulding
London tour guide Adam Scott-Goulding speaks about his free interactive tours.
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Jim Ball and Naomi Schillinger
Londoner Jim Ball explains why he’s donating £50 from his weekly commute to charity.
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Andrew Ellis and Abi Nolan
Director Andrew Ellis talks about Art UK's collaboration with 3,200 art institutions.
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Nikita Gill and Katia Wengrrf
Instapoet Nikita Gill and bookshop worker Katia Wengrrf explore the power of literature.
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Shuhel Ahmed, Naomi Schillinher and Jennifer O'Mahony
Jennifer O'Mahony descries what it’s like to be in lockdown in Madrid.