Behind a door in a Covent Garden side street, the Blitz club was the place where 1980s style began. Inspired by everything from David Bowie, the punk and soul scenes, to continental […]
Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s
London’s Favourite Record and Hi-Fi Shop
Dive into the heart of London’s most beloved hi-fi and record shop, Audio Gold. This captivating short documentary reveals the rich tapestry of stories woven by the passionate individuals who work there. […]
1976: The STRAY and the KRAY
It’s 1976, and the latest in a long line of beat groups aims to storm the hit parade with their first single. The band is called Stray, and what might set them […]
1972: Living in the BARBICAN
“Some of the tenants – particularly the families, are far from happy with the facilities that they get for their money.” Nationwide’s Brian Ash reports from the Barbican Estate, the Corporation of […]
Moving to the countryside: Is it all it’s cracked up to be?
Estate agents have seen a huge surge in property searches from those moving from cities to the countryside. Between August and November 2020, Savills registered 40 per cent more new buyers looking a […]
Is Britain ready for a cycling revolution?
With restrictions on public transport, Britons are being urged to get on their bikes. But is the UK ready for a cycling revolution? Dr William Oliver Norman, the walking and cycling commissioner, […]
Falling tree narrowly misses pedestrians at London crossroads
A large tree narrowly missed passing pedestrians when it fell on to a busy crossroads in Ealing, west London.
Serpentine Pavilion 2017: Francis Kéré
Diébédo Francis Kéré talks about his 2017 Pavilion design, his work in Burkina Faso and his German influences. Inspired by the tree that serves as a central meeting point for life in […]
Take Back the City: London’s political startup calls for change
From impromptu debates on buses to poetry recitals in corner shops, the grassroots campaign Take Back the City is taking politics to the streets of London, disillusioned with mainstream parties.
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