Exploring some of London's most fascinating people, stories and lesser known locations.
Radio London,·76 episodes
The Battle of Barnet, old Great North Road, inns, blue plaques and forgotten buildings.
04 Jun 2026,·12 mins
Family, school, buildings and bomb sites - in the words of someone who grew up there.
26 May 2026,·14 mins
Marking one hundred years of women taking a dip, in all weathers.
18 May 2026,·12 mins
A new exhibition takes in the music, fashion, sport and politics of 1996.
14 May 2026,·14 mins
The final section of the 184 mile route was completed in July 1996.
12 May 2026,·7 mins
As plans are revealed for its future, we take a look at this iconic building's past
07 May 2026,·7 mins
A new exhibition features an immersive 360-degree film at Lightroom, King's Cross.
26 Apr 2026,·7 mins
From iconic landmarks like the Crystal Palace to everyday spaces.
21 Apr 2026,·9 mins
A new exhibition explores the history of law and order in London.
13 Apr 2026,·8 mins
A new book paints a portrait of the man at the heart of London's post-war underworld.
04 Apr 2026,·16 mins
A new exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery merges paintings and soundscapes.
30 Mar 2026,·13 mins
Buildings, streets, markets, bridges, pubs - London is one big backdrop for pop.
26 Mar 2026,·8 mins
In new book 'Billy Bragg: A People's History', the musician reflects on his long career.
23 Mar 2026,·18 mins
From Camden Pubs to Oscar Wilde, here's a snapshot of London Irish music and literature.
17 Mar 2026,·5 mins
Edith Tudor Hart was a pioneer photographer of working class life - and a Soviet agent.
13 Mar 2026,·9 mins
Will and Sogand Howard started with a lockdown idea that has now become reality.
11 Mar 2026,·6 mins
Which London vistas have to be preserved and why?
20 Feb 2026,·11 mins
From progressive beginnings, to notable alumni - UCL has achieved a lot in 200 years.
13 Feb 2026,·8 mins
Charlie Chaplin grew up in working class Victorian London. What was the London he knew?
06 Feb 2026,·10 mins
First imported from Ireland in 1769, a pint of Guinness is still a London favourite.
26 Jan 2026,·7 mins
Gary Kemp finds out about Robert Blincoe, whose real life and hardships inspired Dickens.
20 Jan 2026,·16 mins
The former constitutional club has opened as both a public and community club.
13 Jan 2026,·12 mins
A decade on from his death, we explore the London locations that shaped Bowie's life.
09 Jan 2026,·10 mins
Master Shipwrights House is an historic 10-bed mansion in Deptford.
05 Jan 2026,·4 mins
In March 1950 north London got its own miniature version of the Winter Olympics.
23 Dec 2025,·4 mins
From crackers, to cards, and even Christmas lights, London has always been festive.
15 Dec 2025,·9 mins
...and 364 other London facts, are the subject of tour guide Jonnie Fielding's new book.
08 Dec 2025,·12 mins
London Transport commissioned hundreds of Art Deco style posters in the 20s and 30s.
19 Nov 2025,·9 mins
Gem Hoahing, Kitty Godfree, and Betty Nuthall are the subject of a new exhibition.
10 Nov 2025,·13 mins
A beautiful audio project is chronicling the stories of the two boroughs.
31 Oct 2025,·13 mins
