Robert Elms
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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Recent episodes (4)
Dr John Carlos, Lyons Tea Houses & The Curse Of Brinks-Mat 25th May 2012
Fri, 25 May 12
Duration:
49 mins
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27 days remainingOn this week's podcast: Robert welcomes activist & iconic sporting hero Dr John Carlos & his biographer Dave Zirin into the studio to talk about the sports moment that changed the world. Johnny Homer speaks about the rise and fall of London's Lyon's tea houses in his regular "It Happened In London" feature and author Wensley Clarkson takes Robert back via his latest book to 1983 and the biggest robbery of that century and how still to this day there are those still suffering from "The Curse of Brinks-Mat: 25 Years of Murder & Mayhem".
Tom Jones, Peter York, Coffee & Embroidery 17th May 2012
Wed, 16 May 12
Duration:
47 mins
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18 days remainingIn this week's podcast: Robert speaks with the iconic Welsh crooner Tom Jones. Peter York discusses his new book "Arrested" featuring photographs from London born photographer Jim Lee. Dr Mathew Green takes Robert on a tour of 18th Century London coffee houses and British artist Louise Gardiner shares her love for embroidery.
Cilla Black, The London Underground & The Sex Pistols 10th May 2012
Thu, 10 May 12
Duration:
47 mins
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12 days remainingOn this week's podcast: Cilla Black celebrates almost 50 years in the music industry, as she releases a brand new compilation box set. Author Andrew Martin looks into the history of the tube with his new book "Underground Overground: A passengers history of the tube" and friend of the show Johnny Homer takes Robert back to 1977 and the Sex Pistols Jubilee boat party in his regular feature "It Happened In London".
Bermondsey & Rotherhithe, Played in London & The Big Boost 2nd April 2012
Wed, 2 May 12
Duration:
53 mins
Available:
4 days remainingOn this week's podcast: Robert discuses one of the most remarkable inventions ever, the radio ! Archivist Lorne Clark from the British vintage wireless society takes Robert through radio's history while Ford Ennis, the Chief Executive of Digital Radio Uk explains what the "Big Boost" is. Plus Robert speaks to some of his listeners about their radio memories. Debra Gosling takes Robert through the changing faces of Bermondsey & Rotherhithe and author Simon Inglis reveals London's sporting heritage with his new book "Played in London".
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