Robert Elms brings you the latest queries, notes and best bits from his BBC London show over the past seven days. The man with a passion for the capital shares his thoughts, feelings and views on what makes the city tick. Every Friday download your weekly view from Robert's side of London life.
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Mon, 17 Jun 13
Duration:
52 mins
Available:
28 days remaining
On this week's podcast: Robert finds out about the early years and rise of Sir Elton John with author Keith Hayward. Actor & author John Gordon Sinclair speaks about his role as Professor Marcus in the new cast of "The Ladykiller" plus musician Nitin Sawhney pops by with his new single and Robert sings along with Cerys Matthews as she speaks about her new song book "Hook Line and Singer"
Fri, 7 Jun 13
Duration:
54 mins
Available:
18 days remaining
On this week's podcast: Rod Stewart drops in to talk about his long & illustrious career plus his number 1 album "Time". Singer, songwriter Bonnie Raitt joins Robert in the studio and film director Shane Meadows speaks about his documentary "The Stone Roses: Made of Stone" alongside producer Mark Herbert.
Fri, 31 May 13
Duration:
63 mins
Available:
12 days remaining
Alan Johnson, former Home Secretary is listed Londoner. He’s just published his book called 'This Boy' all about his childhood in London in the 1950s. English actress Belinda Lang popped by to talk about starring in a new play in Finsbury Park. Robert speaks to Legendary Guitarist George Benson whose new album is a tribute to Nat King Cole.
Mon, 27 May 13
Duration:
55 mins
Available:
8 days remaining
Photographer Terry O'Neill about his new limited edition book that looks back over his 52 year career, Music Producer Steve Levine celebrates 30 years of That’s What I Call Music and Russell Clarke revisits The Rock Against Racism gig in Victoria Park back in 1978.
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