Podcasts by South London Hardcore

Episode 174: 10th Anniversary from 2021-12-30T09:46:10

This week, we celebrate 10 years of South London Hardcore! Paul Ansorge is the guest host, as Jack and Steve look back on a decade of podcasting.

Episdoe 173: Local News from the Wild Atlantic Way from 2021-11-21T09:47:30

In this week’s episode, Jack has travelled nearly 500 miles to the West of Ireland to update Steve on all the latest South London news, including counterfeit cash, haywire horses, drugs tunnels, an...

Episode 172: Assorted Plaques from 2021-05-08T12:45:35

A round up of interesting and unusual plaques from around South London

Episode 171: The Vorrh by Brian Catling from 2020-07-27T18:48:59

On the latest instalment of the SLHC Book Club we read The Vorrh by Brian Catling. We’re joined by Sherds host Sam Pulham t...

Bonus episode: South London Hot Guy World Cup from 2020-06-01T14:58:02

Bonus: SL Hot Guy World Cup follow up

Episode 170: The Sexiest Guys in South London from 2020-05-05T09:59:23

MyLondon.News recently put together a list of The 13 Sexiest Guys in South London in 2020. Andrew Humphrey and Kezia McInroy join us as we chip in with our thoughts and additions, and count down to...

Episode 169: Self-Isolation Local News from 2020-03-26T09:02:15

With South London and the West of Ireland on lockdown, we stay home and put together a pre-Coronavirus local news roundup, including stolen Rembrandts, lost violins, faux altruism and a...

Episode 168: Columbo from 2019-08-26T04:31

We've put together a triple bill of Columbo episodes with South London links: Short Fuse (1972), Dagger of the Mind (1971) and Swan Song (1974). Short Fuse (1972) which features Herne Hill's Rodd...

Episode 167: Newport Street Gallery from 2019-05-20T08:56:46

Owen Pomery joins us on a trip to Damien Hirst's Newport Street Gallery, in Vauxhall. We visited the current exhibition John Bellany and Alan Davie: Cradle of Magic.

Episode 166: Playlist IX from 2019-05-13T15:14:59

With guest Stephen Graham. 1. Gavin Bryars - Jesus Blood Never Failed Me 2. Faithless - We Come 1 3. Fairport Convention - Who Knows Where the Time Goes 4. 808INK - Blessed Up 5. The Only Ones ...

Episode 165: Nicolas Obregon from 2019-05-06T07:36:27

165: Nicolas Obregon. The author of the Inspector Iwata novels Blue Light Yokohama and Sins As Scarlet. We talked about LA, Tokyo, Madrid and, of course, South London, finding links to Sherlock Ho...

Episode 164: Mailbag from 2019-04-29T05:00

We're answering listener questions including who'd play us in a SLHC film, worst guest and favourite co-host moments.

Episode 163: Playlist VIII from 2019-04-15T05:21

163: Playlist VIII

Stephen Graham joins us as we compile another South London playlist. Featuring Nadia Rose, The KLF, The Beatles, Cockney Rebel, Charlie Drake, Skengdo and AM, and Bridg...

Episode 162: Local News from 2017-10-15T07:59:11

162: Local News.

Episode 161: Radio from 2015-06-23T13:47:15

This week we talk about a selected history of radio in South London. We take a trip to the British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum in Dulwich and look at the life of founder Gerry Wells. W...

Episode 160: Playlist VII from 2015-06-08T09:11:41

Featuring The Chemical Brothers, Mumford and Sons, DJ Pied Piper and the Masters of Ceremonies, Monie Love, Skunk Anansie and Tommy Steele

Episode 159: Battersea from 2015-05-25T12:31:24

We head to Battersea to visit the power station, dog's home, park and arts centre. We also stop by a John Wayne set, Alfred Hitchock's school and a site of aviation historical significance.

Episode 158: Outnumbered / Pulling from 2015-05-10T22:36:17

This week we talk about two BBC sitcoms: Outnumbered, which was shot in Wandsorth, and Pulling, which is set in Penge.

Episode 157: Superhero Films from 2015-04-27T22:23:03

Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor: The Dark World, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Superman III - superhero films shot, in part, in South London. Our guest is Gavin Graham, who worked on ...

Episode 156: Local News with Micky Boyd from 2015-04-12T23:17:40

This week we're joined by Steve's Mickypedia co-host Micky Boyd for a roundup of South London local news. We've got canine theft, an unorthodox prison escape, decorated gangsters, a dubious world r...

Episode 155: Feminist Library from 2015-03-30T07:35:38

Episode 155: Feminist Library, 5 Westminster Bridge Road

Episode 154: Andy Poyiadgi from 2015-03-15T19:09:58

Andy Poyiadgi, comic creator and filmmaker, is our guest this week, talking about his work (including new book Lost Property), directing adverts and Loughborough Junction.

Episode 153: Streatham from 2015-03-02T20:15:12

Episode 152: Helen Zaltzman&Martin Austwick from 2015-02-16T09:37:47

This week we talk to Helen Zaltzman and Martin Austwick, whose home studio in Crystal Palace has, for the last 8 years, provided a base for Answer Me This! a podcast that has won Sony Awards and cr...

Episode 151: Stanley Kubrick Archive from 2015-02-01T23:48:25

The Stanley Kubrick Archive is a collection of materials and resources spanning the entirety of the film director's career. Archivist Richard Daniels takes us on a tour of the archive, dipping in...

Episode 150: Live at Hold Fest from 2015-01-19T00:02:47

Live at Hold Fest, 11th January 2015. Local news special.

Episode 149: Bermondsey from 2015-01-13T00:30:48

Bermondsey - Shad Thames, the Rolling Stones rehearsal room, birthplace of the bourbon and garibaldi, world's first tinned food factory and Millwall FC.

Episode 148: Angela Carter / Sophie Kinsella from 2015-01-04T23:55:33

The South London Book Club meets again to discuss two books by women from South West London - The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter and Shopaholic and Sister by Sophie Kinsella.

Episode 147: SL Playlist Volume VI: The Alumni (Side 2) from 2014-12-31T20:06:39

Velvet Underground, Bloc Party, James Blake, Hawkwind, Placebo and Natasha Bedingfield are on the sixth volume of our playlist - acts that went to university in South London.

Episode 146: SL Playlist Volume VI: The Alumni (Side 1) from 2014-12-29T10:22:31

Blur, Pink Floyd, Klaxon, JME and Humphrey Lyttelton are on the sixth volume of our playlist - acts that went to university in South London.

Episode 145: Manfred Mann from 2014-12-15T14:04

Episode 145: Manfred Mann. We talk to Manfred Mann (Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Pretty Flamingo, Mighty Quinn) about his music career, covering Bob Dylan, trying to sell Paul McCartney a harmonium and Sout...

Episode 144: Putney from 2014-12-08T16:14

This week we visit Putney, including the Putney Debates, Clement Attlee, William Pitt the Younger, Oliver Cromwell, Thomas Cromwell, Howard Carter, Sandy Denny and Mr Benn.

Episode 143: Fakebit Polytechnic from 2014-12-01T16:17

Chiptune pop punk duo Fakebit Polytechnic join us for a chat about their songs, gigs and unique instruments, and a wander through Deptford Market.

Episode 142: Norwood - A Matter of Considerations from 2014-11-24T20:16

A meditation on Norwood.

Episode 141: Local News from 2014-11-17T20:18

Our latest local news roundup features some stolen lightbulbs, skyline preservation, WWE wrestlers, public urination, a vision of our care home future and John Loughrey, Diana Super Fan.

Episode 140: Spike Milligan from 2014-11-10T08:41

Spike Milligan, one of the most important figures in the history of comedy, is inducted into the SLHC Hall of Fame. We talk about his childhood in Catford and Brockley and a career that included ...

Episode 139: Imperial War Museum from 2014-11-03T20:51

This week we paid a visit to the newly re-opened Imperial War Museum. We talked about the sites historical use as a site of the Bethlem Hospital, the history of the IWM as an institution and some o...

Episode 138: Live at Elefest from 2014-10-27T21:23

For this year's Elefest we hosted a live show where we lead the audience on an aural adventure, spiralling around the Elephant & Castle roundabout from the outside in. We cover schools and churche...

Episode 137: Raymond Chandler / P.G. Wodehouse from 2014-10-20T20:44

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler and Psmith in the City by P.G. Wodehouse. The South London Book Club meets again to discuss novels by two alumni of Dulwich College

Episode 136: The Cinema Museum from 2014-10-13T21:02

The Cinema Museum, based in the old Lambeth Workhouse which Charlie Chaplin visited as a child, is packed to the rafters with equipment, signage, furniture, uniforms and ephemera from picture house...

Episode 135: Ed Gray from 2014-10-06T21:17

Artist Ed Gray talks about growing up in Putney, studying at Wimbledon, working in Peckham and living in Rotherhithe, as well as the many South London scenes he has painted.

Episode 134: John Grindrod from 2014-09-29T21:25

John Grindrod is author of Concretopia: A Journey around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain is new in paperback. We talk to John about his book, the National Theatre, the Festival of Britain, the ...

Episode 133: Peep Show / Lucky Feller from 2014-09-22T21:37

Peep Show, the long-running Channel 4 comedy, is shot and set in Croydon. Lucky Feller, which starred a pre-Only Fools and Horses David Jason, was set in Lewisham and shot on a soundstage at LWT.

Episode 132: Miranda Sawyer from 2014-09-15T21:55

Miranda Sawyer, the Observer's radio critic, talks to us about Brixton, the heyday of Smash Hits and where radio and podcasts sit in the cultural conversation.

Episode 131: Brockley from 2014-09-08T22:23

Brockley, taking in all the sights, including the Rivoli Ballroom, Hilly Fields and the Brockley Jack.

Episode 130: Gaumont Studios from 2014-09-01T22:36

At the turn of the century there was a Gaumont Film Company studio on Champion Hill in Camberwell. There's nothing left of it now, but the Friends of Dog Kennel Hill Wood hosted a screening of film...

Episode 129: Lucky Jim / Mad Frank from 2014-08-25T20:50

Kingsley Amis's Lucky Jim and Mad Frank, the autobiography of Frankie Fraser are read for this week's South London Book Club.

Episode 128: SL Playlist Volume 5 from 2014-08-18T21:02

Featuring Kate Bush, Oasis, Dexys, Manfred Mann, Sid Vicious, Young MC, Asian Dub Foundation, Procol Harum, Des'ree and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

Episode 127: Mortlake and East Sheen from 2014-08-11T21:24

Mortlake and East Sheen, former home to mathematician and alchemist John Dee and Tim Berners-Lee, the man who invented the world wide web.

Episode 126: Local News from 2014-08-04T21:36

Con artists, counterfeit trainers, Rastafarian banners and our response to The Metro's 'Five reasons not to go to South London' article.

Episode 125: South Norwood from 2014-07-28T22:36

We visit the notable spots in South Norwood and talk about the area's most famous residents, including Pickles, the dog that found the World Cup, and Led Zeppelin's manager Peter Grant. Includes ...

Episode 124: Oxleas Woodlands from 2014-07-21T20:18

Join on us on a trip to South London's highest point, the newly re-opened Severndroog Castle, a folly on top of Shooter's Hill. We tramped through various woods to get there, including Oxleas, Cast...

Episode 123: Old Kent Road from 2014-07-07T20:30

The only South London spot on the Monopoly board - Old Kent Road. We stopped at the Thomas A Beckett pub, a former Soviet tank, the Hellraiser bus stop, the North Peckham Civic Centre and we talk...

Episode 122: South London XI from 2014-06-23T21:11

Rio Ferdinance, Ian Wright and Edgar Kail are among the big name footballers in our all-time South London XI.

Episode 121: Pullens Yards from 2014-06-16T21:26

Built between 1870 and 1901, Pullens Yards were designed as living and working spaces for craftspeople in the heart of west Walworth. Today, the workshops are still occupied by a remarkably diverse...

Episode 120: Lambeth Palace from 2014-06-09T22:03

We went on a disappointing tour of Lambeth Palace, the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the headquarters of the Anglican Church. Despite our reservations about the value of th...

Episode 119: Local News with Daniel Ruiz Tizon from 2014-06-02T19:24

Writer, comedian and podcaster Daniel Ruiz Tizon speaks to his about his life in South West London and the influence it has had on his work.

Episode 118: DJ AJ from Hardnoise from 2014-05-26T20:43

Hardnoise were an early 90s hiphop posse. We spoke to DJ AJ about the group's brief but bright career. The Untitled Sessions EP is available now.

Episode 117: Morrissey from 2014-05-19T21:15

South London appears in Morrissey's work time and time again. We track the many references, starting at Battersea Park where You're the One for Me, Fatty was filmed, cut through Clapham for Interes...

Episode 116: Austin Osman Spare from 2014-05-12T21:47

Austin Osman Spare, an artist and occultist who lived and worked across South London. We're joined by Tom Oldham, an amateur Spareologist and one of the people behind The Bones Go Last, a document...

Episode 115: New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival from 2014-05-05T21:58

Includes exclusive Ken Loach interview.

Episode 114: Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes from 2014-04-28T19:34

Arthur Conan Doyle lived in South Norwood and Sherlock Holmes, who famously resided at 221B Baker Street, often ventured south of the river to solve crimes. We discuss transpontine Holmes stories T...

Elephant and Castle Roundabout from 2014-04-14T21:06

We spoke to a number of interested parties about the plans to redevelop the roundabout at The Elephant and Castle.

Episode 113: HKB Finn from Katch 22 from 2014-04-14T19:34

Katch 22 were a South London hip-hop crew in the early to mid-90s. We talk to rapper HKB Finn, known as HuntKillBury Finn when he was in Katch 22, about the Britcore scene and his solo career.

Episode 112: Quiz Night at The Ivy House from 2014-04-07T20:37

If you missed our Quiz Night at the Ivy House in Nunhead you can now play along at home! We also give a big shout out to the winning team, South London Bardcore, and to The Tupperware Man who gen...

Episode 111: The Brixton Bugle from 2014-03-31T20:44

The Brixton Bugle is a hyperlocal monthly newspaper. We spoke to co-editor Tim Dickens about the journalism, publishing and distribution and the paper's origins in the Brixton Blog, as well as Ti...

Episode 110: Penge and Anerley from 2014-03-24T21:57

We wander through Penge and Anerley, finding almshouses, asylums and a very well-stocked charity shop while uncovering some local legends about bells and tunnels and discussing our favourite new fa...

Episode 109:The Irish in South London from 2014-03-17T22:07

In celebration of St. Patrick's day we sat down with our pals Stephen and Isobel to talk about the experience of being Irish in South London. We discussed the different experiences Irish immigrants...

Episode 108: Transpontine from 2014-03-10T22:15

Neil from Transpontine, our favourite South London blog.

Episode 107: Local News from 2014-03-03T22:23

Local news including the renaming of the Heygate and Aylesbury Estates, the floods in Clapham, local MP Harriet Harman and news of the exciting reopening of Sevendroog Castle.

Episode 106: Steven Appleby from 2014-02-24T22:29

We pay a visit to artist Steven Appleby at his Camberwell studio to talk about his work in the NME, in animation, on the radio and 'The Good Inn', a new book co-written by Black Francis of The Pixi...

Episode 105: Rotherhithe from 2014-02-17T22:38

We explore around and under the peninsula, stopping by significant pubs, churches and docks, and visiting the Brunel Museum, Sands Films Studios and Canada Water Library. We also celebrate some o...

Episode 104: Railways from 2014-02-10T22:48

We retrace the route of one of London's earliest railway lines and discuss the history of the earliest. We discuss the industrial innovation that was involved in the creation of these lines and sto...

Episode 103: Kevin O'Neill from 2014-02-03T18:18

Artists Kevin O'Neill joins us to talk about his life and career, including 2000AD, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Ro-Busters, and Nemesis The Warlock

Episode 102: Daniel Ruiz Tizon from 2014-01-27T18:31

Writer, comedian and podcaster Daniel Ruiz Tizon (The Letter, Daniel Ruiz Tizon is Available, Please Don't Hug Me) speaks to his about his life in South West London and the influence it has had on ...

Episode 101: Councillor Graham Neale from 2014-01-20T18:39

Graham Neale, a Liberal Democrat councillor who serves the South Bermondsey ward in Southwark. We talk to Graham about what a councillor does, typical casework, representing the community and dea...

Episode 100 - South London Hardcore: LIVE! from 2014-01-13T18:50

SLHC live at the Old King's Head, Borough. Where's the centre of South London? Who's our ultimate South Londoner? What's the best name of a shop on the Walworth Road?

Episode 99: Clip Show! from 2014-01-06T19:07

In anticipation of our impending 100th Episode we've put together a selection of our finest moments from some early episodes. Where is Charles Babbage's brain? Can you sit down and eat in Brixton? ...

Episode 98: 2013 Round-up from 2013-12-30T19:17

We take a look back at 2013 in South London, including Dulwich Hamlet's promotion, saving Lewisham Hospital, departures and arrivals and personal memories. Also includes Paul from United Rant podc...

Episode 97: BRIT School Playlist from 2013-12-16T19:52

Amy Winehouse, Katy B, Leona Lewis, Adele, Rizzle Kicks, Another Level, The Noisettes, Floetry, The Kooks, Jessie J, Imogen Heap, Bashy and Kate Nash

Episode 96: Sean O'Hagan from 2013-12-09T20:40

Sean O'Hagan, formerly of Microdisney and Stereolab, talks about his life in South London, Stereolab's South London roots, the transpontine tunes he recorded with The High Llamas and 'Here Come The...

Episode 95: Wrestling from 2013-12-02T20:50

We look at South London’s greatest wrestlers, including Giant Haystacks and Mick McManus, one of which will be inducted into the South London Hardcore Hall of Fame. We also saw a wrestling show at ...

Episode 94: Oliver Reed Pub Crawl from 2013-11-25T20:59

Oliver Reed, one of the great British actors, spent a lot of time drinking Wimbledon pubs. We follow his famous pub crawl talking about a film at each stop. The Devils, Oliver, Gradiator, Hannibal ...

Episode 93: Lord Hurk from 2013-11-18T21:15

Comic creator and retired rapper Lord Hurk joins us to talk about his work for the very first time. We talk about his considerable backlist,upcoming projects and the transpontine elements in his wo...

Episode 92: More Lakisha from 2013-11-11T21:42

Jack's wife Lakisha is back on the show for the first time in a year. We get her take on local news stories and she fields listeners' questions.

Episode 91: Guerrilla Gardening from 2013-11-04T21:51

This week we joined Richard Reynolds for a spot of Guerrilla Gardening. We started off at St.George's Circus to clean up a site there, spoke to Richard about the various projects he has underway a...

Episode 90: FRANKENSTEIN! from 2013-10-28T09:23

In 1931 Boris Karloff (born in Honor Oak) starred in Frankenstein, one of the most popular and influential horror films of all time. The Monster that is now so iconic is as much Karloff's as it is ...

Episode 89: Ben C******l from 2013-10-21T08:42

This week we spoke to our friend Ben about his life in South London. From his seminal childhood memories on the Pepys Estate in Deptford up to the transpontine influences on his love of cycling and...

Episode 88: Tooting from 2013-10-14T08:42

Let us take you on a tour of Tooting. We start at the Lido and end up at the Broadway, by way of the Common, an athletics ground, two hospitals, a school, a bingo hall and flagship chicken shop.

Episode 87: Elefest 2013 from 2013-10-07T09:05

We've spent the weekend at Elefest, the Elephant and Castle festival, taking in history, art, films, music, food and more. Our roundup of the festival includes interviews with founder Rob Wray, g...

Episode 86: South London Book Club from 2013-09-30T09:31

For the first meeting of the South London Book Club we've read The Ballad of Peckham Rye by Muriel Spark and non-fiction Do You Remember Olive Morris? (available from Lambeth Libraries).

Episode 85: Local News from 2013-09-23T10:06

Pollarding, fruity foxes and South London's latest Asset of Community Value are among the topics that crop up in our latest Local News round-up.

Episode 84: Ginger Baker / Elizabeth Burgwin from 2013-09-16T10:16

This week we put up blue plaques for Elizabeth Burgwin, who introduced free school meals at the Orange Street School in 1894, and Ginger Baker, drummer with Cream, Blind Faith and many others, who ...

Episode 83: The Horniman Museum from 2013-09-09T14:17

This week we took a trip to the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, enjoying the selection of taxidermy, musical instruments and alpacas. We also looked at the history of the place and discover it was ...

Episode 82: Catford from 2013-09-02T14:23

It's raining cats, dogs and Brutalist architecture... This week we took a trip to Catford and talked about it's history, geography and famous locals, including Ben Elton, a Nobel Prize-winning sci...

Episode 81: Playlist volume III, Elliott School from 2013-08-26T14:35

Sam Jeffers (Fridge) and Stephen Graham join us for our Elliott School playlist, which includes Fleetwood Mac, Hot Chip, Burial, The XX, The Damned, The Maccabees, Four Tet, Jeff Beck, Matt Munro...

Episode 80: Statues from 2013-08-19T13:55

We've picked 12 statues around South London of cultural and historical significance. Our list includes emperors and philanthropists, a cosmonaut and a tennis player, and a dog that caused riots.

Episode 79: Avery Hill Publishing from 2013-08-12T20:27

David White, Ricky Miller and Michael Gosden make up small press outfit Avery Hill Publishing. We talk about their South-East London roots and their work with local comic creators (including SLHC r...

Episode 78: David Bowie on film from 2013-08-05T20:42

We conclude our three-part David Bowie tribute with a look at his film career. Bowie has played some of the most memorable characters in cinema history in The Man Who Fell To Earth and Labyrinth, a...

Episode 77: Charlton Horn Fayre from 2013-07-29T21:04

This week we visited the Charlton Horn Fayre, an infamous annual event with roots in the 13th Century, banned by the Victorians and revived in the 1970s. Walking the traditional procession route,...

Episode 76: Walworth from 2013-07-22T18:38

This week we're in Jack's hometown of Walworth. Previously we've talked about fellow former residents Charlie Chaplin, Charles Babbage, Michael Faraday and Michael Caine as well as East Street, the...

Episode 75: Camberwell from 2013-07-15T18:50

This week we go back to our roots with a look at Camberwell, Steve's birthplace and a regular stomping ground for Jack. We explore the history and development of the area, uncover some other peopl...

Episode 74: Local News Special: Woolwich from 2013-06-03T19:05

Following the recent killing of a soldier in Woolwich and the response of the EDL the area has become a focal point for many who would use these events to inflame prejudice. This week we are joined...

Episode 73: Bridget Minamore from 2013-05-27T19:31

This week we are joined by poet Bridget Minamore, as we discuss gentrification, the physical geography of South London and her upcoming appearance at the South Bank Centre as part of The London Lit...

Episode 72: Prisons from 2013-05-20T20:39

Debtors, dissenters and disorder... This week we look at the Prisons of South London past and present, talking about the people that have spent time incarcerated in them and their changing role thr...

Episode 71: Blue Plaques from 2013-05-06T20:52

This week we mark significant places in the lives of three-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis, former Prime Minister John Major and penal transportee Mary Wade. We also give ourselves one, ...

Episode 70: Boxing from 2013-04-29T21:22

This week we look at South London's greatest boxers, from Don Cockell and Henry Cooper, to Frank Bruno and Lloyd Honeyghan, right up to David Haye.

Episode 69: Martin Cloake from 2013-04-22T21:59

This week we talk to journalist Martin Cloake who crossed the divide from North to South London on the differences (and similarities) between both sides of London.

Episode 68: David Bowie part 2 from 2013-04-15T07:09

Continuing our exploration of the music of David Bowie we look at his discography from 1980 - 2013.

Episode 67: Nine Elms from 2013-04-08T07:26

We look at the history of Nine Elms and discuss a series of new developments that could leave the area unrecognisable within 20 years.

Episode 66: Rosie replaces Steve / Local News from 2013-04-01T19:23

Regrettably, Steve Walsh has left South London Hardcore, so Jack is joined by Rosie Fletcher from the podcast Rosie and Jessica's Day of Fun. We've got local news, mostly from Bromley, where peop...

Episode 65: London's bridges from 2013-03-25T21:44

Wandering along the South Bank of the Thames we explore the history of the bridges that link us to the other side of London.

Episode 64: Hassan from 2013-03-18T21:56

Our friend Hassan is Tooting born and bred and talks to us about the area, being Asian in London post-7/7, working in a South London bookshop and attending Emanuel School, the prestigious Battersea...

Episode 63: David Bowie part 1 from 2013-03-11T22:26

On the day he released his 24th studio album, we induct David Bowie into the South London Hardcore Hall of Fame. Part One of three Bowie episodes: Brixton to Bromley to Berlin.

Episode 62: Alan Moore and Mitch Jenkins - Unearthing from 2013-03-04T22:44

This week we’re joined by author Alan Moore and photographer Mitch Jenkins who collaborated on Unearthing, a psychogeographical examination of fellow writer Steve Moore and Shooters Hill, where he ...

Episode 61: The 10 Worst South Londoners from 2013-02-25T18:39

SPOILER: Jade Goody, Martin Bashir, Nick Ferrari, Harriet Harman, Naomi Campbell, Garry Bushell, Sharon Osbourne, Jim Davidson, Max Clifford and Kelvin McKenzie make up our list of the worst ever S...

Episode 60: Richy K. Chandler from 2013-02-18T22:32

Born in Dulwich, a student at the Camberwell College of Art and a resident of Wimbledon, Richy K. Chandler tells us about his experiences of growing up in South London and his work as an illustrato...

Episode 59: Music Hall from 2013-02-11T23:21

This week we look at the rich history of Music Hall in South London, exploring the people places and events that make Music Hall such an important Transpontine development.

Episode 58: South London Playlist volume 2 from 2013-02-04T23:40

Tinie Tempah, The Kinks, Pulp, Bros, Big Audio Dynamite, Saint Etienne, Misfits, This Heat, Laurel Aitken and Jim Connell feature on the second volume of our playlist. With Stephen Graham.

Episode 57: Treacle Jr. from 2013-01-28T21:05

We watched this 2010 independent film shot in Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth and we talk about all the familiar sights that are captured on screen.

Episode 56: Stockwell from 2013-01-21T21:13

This week we're joined by regular guest and Stockwell resident Owen Pomery to talk about the history of the area and Stockwell today.

Episode 55: Dulwich Hamlet Football Club from 2013-01-14T21:25

We visited Champion Hill to find out what makes Dulwich Hamlet Football Club so special.

Episode 54: Peckham on Peckham from 2013-01-07T21:39

Lewie Peckham joins us to talk about the area that bears his name.

Episode 53: The South Bank from 2012-12-31T18:55

We look at the South Bank from pre-history to the present, including the 1951 Festival of Britain and the many uses of County Hall.

Episode 52: Charlie Chaplin from 2012-12-24T22:07

This week we talked about South London's most famous son. Actor, director, composer, star - Charlie Chaplin.

Episode 51: Christmas from 2012-12-10T19:07

A guide to Transpontine Christmas shopping.

Episode 50: Xaviere arrives and other Local News from 2012-12-03T13:17

We celebrate the arrival of Jack and Lakisha's daughter Xaviere and cover other local news, including car thieves, van thieves and statue thieves.

Episode 49: Lambeth Trilogy from 2012-11-26T22:27

This week we talked about three films shot or set in Lambeth,Me and My Girl (filmed as the Lambeth Walk), Passport to Pimlico and We Are the Lambeth Boys (1959 documentary).

Episode 48: Barnes from 2012-11-19T22:39

We took a trip to the London Wetland Centre, stopping by a couple of rock 'n' roll landmarks - Olympic Studios and the Bolan tree.

Episode 47: South East London Zine Fest from 2012-11-12T22:35

We visited the South London ZineFest at the Amersham Arms in New Cross to meet Transpontine zinesters and small pressers.

Episode 46: Glenn Holmes from 2012-11-05T10:12

We're joined by composer of the SLHC theme tune, Glenn Holmes.

Episode 45: Thamesmead on screen from 2012-10-29T10:25

We're joined by Midnight Video's Jim Hall to discuss some films and tv shows shot and set in Thamesmead including Misfits, A Clockwork Orange, The Optimists of Nine Elms and Beautiful Thing.

Episode 44: The Menier Chocolate Factory from 2012-10-22T09:47

Dolly Oladini, budding actress and Blackheath native, takes us to the The Menier Chocolate Factory, one of South London's premiere fringe theatres, to see Charley's Aunt.

Episode 44: The Menier Chocolate Factory from 2012-10-22T09:47

Dolly Oladini, budding actress and Blackheath native, takes us to the The Menier Chocolate Factory, one of South London's premiere fringe theatres, to see Charley's Aunt.

Episode 43: Waterloo from 2012-10-15T09:55

Birthplace of the rules of boxing, a home to Vics of all ages and a railway for the dead.

Episode 42: Black History Month from 2012-10-08T10:20

Thabo Mhlatshwa joins us as we celebrate and debate Black History Month, and find out what it was like to live on the North Peckham Estate.

Episode 41: Tate Modern & Design Museum from 2012-10-01T10:31

The world's most popular modern art gallery and the neighbouring museum of design.

Episode 41: Tate Modern&Design Museum from 2012-10-01T10:31

The world's most popular modern art gallery and the neighbouring museum of design.

Episode 40: Local News from 2012-09-24T10:41

Another look at the local news scene in South London, in which we decide that the news agenda shouldn't be driven by medieval witch trials or tennis balls for puppies.

Episode 40: Local News from 2012-09-24T10:41

Another look at the local news scene in South London, in which we decide that the news agenda shouldn't be driven by medieval witch trials or tennis balls for puppies.

Episode 39: Burgess Park from 2012-09-17T10:46

We take a stroll through the newly reopened Burgess Park, debating the £8 million refurbishment, discussing its history and recalling our own memories of the park.

Episode 38: Balham from 2012-09-10T10:53

Coveted by Hitler, mocked by Peter Sellers, inhabited by Ainsley Harriott.

Episode 37: Twin Towns from 2012-09-03T16:35

We travel the world looking at the towns twinned with places in South London.

Episode 36: Road to Eltham from 2012-08-27T16:43

Looking for positives in Eltham and finding Bob Hope.

Episode 35: Skyscrapers from 2012-08-20T18:17

Owen Pomery is our guest as we look at the 10 biggest structures in South London.

Episode 34: Deptford from 2012-08-13T18:36

From slavery to punk rock.

Episode 33: Comics from 2012-08-06T18:59

A history of comics in and from South London, with Jim Hall and Dave Hatton.

Episode 32: The Olympics from 2012-07-30T19:10

South London's role in the 2012 London Olympics and take a look back at the 1908 and 1948 tournaments. We also lament the torch relay, debate the worthiness of Olympic football and rave about Publ...

Episode 31: East Street from 2012-07-23T19:19

East Street aka East Lane aka The Lane aka East Street Market.

Episode 30: Local news from 2012-07-16T19:27

A round up of recent news from The Voice and the South London papers. With guest Lakisha.

Episode 29: South London sport films from 2012-07-09T19:47

Playing Away, The Calcium Kid, Once A Jolly Swagman and Wimbledon, touching on The Final Test and Match Point.

Episode 28: Wimbledon from 2012-07-02T20:09

Slap bang in the middle of Championship fortnight we have a chat about Wimbledon. We find out that as well as being home to a world famous Tennis tournament, Wimbledon can also lay claim to some pr...

Episode 27: Music Videos from 2012-06-25T20:24

Dexys Midnight Runners, Morrissey and The Jam are among the musical acts that have filmed videos in South London.

Episode 26: Telegraph Hill from 2012-06-18T19:41

Lakisha joins us as we go hyperlocal in New Cross's Telegraph Hill. Bonus chat on jerk cooking, eating in Brixton and watching the throne.

Episode 25: Nunhead from 2012-06-11T16:52

We find an abandoned entertainment hotspot, a massive cemetery and one of the best views in South London.

Episode 24: The Diamond Jubilee from 2012-06-04T16:58

Flotillas, jousting yards and Byzantine Emperors. We use the backdrop of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee to look at the history of the Royal family in South London.

Episode 23: New Cross from 2012-05-28T17:04

New Cross - birthplace of Vic and Bob, Labour Party anthem The Red Flag and South London Hardcore.

Episode 22: With Lakisha, Lewie and Anni from 2012-05-21T17:13

We're joined by interior design blogger Anni Timms and SLHC regulars Lakisha and Lewie Peckham to talk about housing and local news.

Episode 21: Faraday&Babbage from 2012-05-14T18:17

Scientists Michael Faraday and Charles Babbage are inducted into the South London Hall of Fame. Featuring guest Lakisha.

Episode 21: Faraday&Babbage from 2012-05-14T18:17

Scientists Michael Faraday and Charles Babbage are inducted into the South London Hall of Fame. Featuring guest Lakisha.

Episode 20: May Day from 2012-05-07T18:40

May Day and folklore in South London.

Episode 19: The FA Cup from 2012-04-30T19:06

From the Wanderers to the Wombles, we look at the history of South London's teams in the FA Cup and uncover the competition's Transpontine origins.

Episode 18: Woolwich Royal Arsenal from 2012-04-23T19:17

Gunners, Gooners and Great Harry.

Episode 17: Enid Blyton from 2012-04-16T19:34

Renowned children's writer and unfit parent.

Episode 16: Owen Pomery from 2012-04-09T19:39

Our guest is illustrator, comic creator and architect Owen Pomery.

Episode 15: Vauxhall from 2012-04-02T20:15

Pleasure gardens, gay bars, James Bond and a mercenary with a legacy.

Episode 14: Peaches from 2012-03-26T20:40

We recall a weekend spent defending multiculturalism to ex-South Londoners on the internet.

Episode 13: Brixton from 2012-03-19T21:47

Jack's wife Lakisha joins us, as she knows more about Brixton than both us put together.

Episode 12: Power Churches from 2012-03-12T21:55

The so-called 'power churches' of Camberwell Road and Walworth Road.

Episode 12: Power Churches from 2012-03-12T21:55

The so-called 'power churches' of Camberwell Road and Walworth Road.

Episode 11: Surrey Docks from 2012-03-05T22:03

We look at the history of Surrey Docks, its transformation into Surrey Quays, visit the farm and enjoy a spectacular breakfast.

Episode 10: Local news round-up from 2012-02-27T22:09

Topless teachers, cross-eyed arsonists and unnecessary olive groves all turn up in our first local news special.

Episode 9: Wolfgang Moneypenny from 2012-02-20T22:15

We meet the independent London mayoral candidate and discuss his campaign, policies and other matters Transpontine.

Episode 9: Wolfgang Moneypenny from 2012-02-20T22:15

We meet the independent London mayoral candidate and discuss his campaign, policies and other matters Transpontine.

Episode 8: The Borough from 2012-02-13T22:44

The most influential street in English literary history, Vorticists and America's most famous university.

Episode 7: Southwark Estates On Screen from 2012-02-06T22:59

We talk about Hereafter, Harry Brown, Attack the Block, Top Boy, 15 Storeys High, Doctor Who and various other things filmed on the Heygate, Aylesbury and Brandon estates.

Episode 6: Greenwich / All-time South London XI revisited from 2012-01-30T23:33

Nuclear threats, terror attacks and London's most beautiful biscuit factory. Plus we admit that an East London XI would trounce our South London XI.

Episode 5: South London XI from 2012-01-23T08:46

Rio Ferdinand, Ian Wright, Peter Bonetti and Kenny Sansom feature in our all-time South London XI.

Episode 4: What is South London? from 2012-01-16T08:53

Lewie Peckham is our guest as we try to define South London and talk about our own personal South Londons.

Episode 3: The South London Playlist from 2012-01-09T09:20

David Bowie, The Clash, Eddy Grant, Alabama 3, Basement Jaxx, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Squeeze, Smiley Culture, Norman Wisdom, London Boys, Roots Manuva and Southside Allstars feature on the South Lon...

Episode 2: Elephant&Castle from 2012-01-02T09:28

The shopping centre and surrounding area past and present.

Episode 1: Sitcoms from 2011-12-28T09:34

We look back at Only Fools and Horses, Desmond's and Jim Davidson's Up the Elephant and Round the Castle.