The London Podcast: Recent Episodes
Adrian Lacey
The Covid-19 crisis has pushed London and beyond into lockdown. Adrian Lacey reflects on what this means with FT science columnist Anjana Ahuja.
A state-of-the-nation London Podcast about visionary Tom Trident. A comedy allegory of a YouTube star's rise and… fall? No mention of Brexit!
Marvel at your mind as Dr Angus Nisbet gives it part two of a workout on consciousness! Plus a visit to Queens Square where he trained in London.
Meet the man who's gathered together numerous Apollo computer programmes so you can play at being an astronaut on your own computer!
Dr Angus Nisbet talks about consciousness in advance of finishing a book on the subject. What is it and how do we have it? Thinking caps on!
City professional Supriya Menon gives you an insider's guide to the capital's financial district. She talks money, morality, the arts and more.
From BBC Radio 5 Live nighttime radio host Dotun Adebayo to TV drama commissioner Tobias L. Watt, some prime slices of London life from 2018.
Nigerian Londoner Dotun Adebayo revisits his career as a night-time host on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Radio London. But was he really a Teddy Boy?
Yardie was a book published by guest Dotun Adebayo before it was a movie directed by Idris Elba. Hear the backstory in this interview excerpt.
Reflections on President Trump's visit to London and how he spent time avoiding it at Chequers and Blenheim Palace. Plus flying kitchen utensils.
The story of East Ender Matt Monro who was a London bus driver before hitting the big time. Fan Mark Hemmings and bassist Martin Elliott explain.
The creator of Uptown Abbey, the hit costume drama from TV streaming service NetBox, talks to Adrian Lacey. Spoof starring Russell Thomas.
A taster of an upcoming major profile of leading TV commissioner Tobias L. Watt, including him rehearsing cast members from the hit Uptown Abbey.
An increase in London knife crime and in younger murder victims like Tanesha Melbourne-Blake is reflected on by host Adrian. What can be done?
What's the mood of the UK capital? Adrian Lacey takes on the near-impossible task of taking the pulse of the metropolis. Will he end up smiling?!
Tom Cruise lands a helicopter in Trafalgar Square, Madonna's in Peckham and other London movie location stories from art director Gary Tomkins.
In this London Podcast, Adrian talks about a painting by his father - a confirmed Londoner! - of a mystery woman. But can you help identify her?
The London Podcast showcases another podcast, Bull & Specs. Adrian Lacey is presenter of the former and co-hosts the latter with Shane O'Connor.
In this London Podcast, a 'slow podcasting' walk from Chinatown to Trafalgar Square. Snatched speech, traffic, footsteps, fountains and more!
London Podcast: some of the best bits of 2017. From feeling computers to Mr & Mrs Pepys reborn, and from worry to a spoof rocker & Kim Cattrall.
Spoof rock'n'roll documentary on the versatile frontman Norman Castle (Russell Thomas) with guest appearance by Kim Cattrall. A comedy of errors?
Visit Soho Square, a vibrant part of London's West End with roots back to 1681. From the Beatles to Handel to Private Eye magazine it's all here!
Our '17th-century London blogger' Samuel Pepys goes walkabout in the west of the city & sees his younger self & a 'comely mother'. Feel his pain!
Adrian Lacey recalls meeting comedian Sean Hughes, the Irish Londoner who died in October 2017 at 51. For one night they shared a comedy bill!
Meet fun east London-based visual artist and photographer Alice Finbow. She talks Adrian Lacey through some of her work in her Clapton kitchen.
Elisabeth Pepys, wife of 17th-century London 'blogger' Samuel, here shares the pleasures of scrumping with the pain of childcare - or lack of...
By some audio wizardry, Adrian interrogates himself on his first memories of radio and his hero Kenny Everett, who he worked with in London.
A senior government source, Royston, leaks from the Brexit negotiations with some uncomfortable listening for Remainers and Brexiters alike.
Reborn 17th century blogger Samuel Pepys heads to the theatre. From lusty adventures to deeper reflections on the Great Fire it's all here.
Visit Borough with guide Charley of London Tailored Tours, and sample the delights of foodie paradise Borough Market with its 1,000-year history.
If you're a social media addict, London's Harley Street consultant Seamus O'Healey may be able to help with some techniques he's used on celebs.
After terror attacks and the horrors of the Grenfell Tower fire in west London, what state is the capital in? And could London be a city state?
Fed up with elections? So's our reborn 17th-century London blogger Samuel Pepys, played by Keith Dunphy! Written and directed by Adrian Lacey.
Anxiety and theatre therapy meet in East London as Idiot Child hit town with their latest play at Shoreditch Town Hall. Hear clips and reaction.
Psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob revisits her East End roots in London, and talks about her new book, Five Deep Breaths, on mindful parenting.
American marketing guru Kurt Ca$h is drafted to organise sponsorship for the London Podcast
Egyptian American Rana el Kaliouby is CEO of Affectiva, a company developing emotion-reading technology which can help with mental health.
Adrian retraces the route of the terrorist who killed four and injured 50 in the Westminster attack in London on Wednesday March 22nd 2017.
Wife of London blogger Samuel Pepys, Elisabeth reads another entry of her Diary. She's started performing, but will her routine stand up or fall?
Writer Richard Kurti and former BBC colleague of presenter Adrian retraces his Clapham roots and talks about his books Monkey Wars & Maladapted.