Listed Londoner Episodes Available now
Chef Ruthie Rogers: ‘London became home when I fell I love’
Ruthie told Robert Elms about her romantic connection to the city in 2009.
Film Critic Andrew Pulver: ‘I do these enormous walks across London’
This Listed Londoner told Robert Elms why he ditched the tube years ago.
DJ Don Letts: ‘Juxtaposition makes London interesting!’
The legendary DJ told Robert why he thinks multiculturalism gives London its character.
Food writer Ilhan Mohamed Abdi: ‘London has it’s issues, but it accepted me’
This Listed Londoner tells Robert why the story of Paddington Bear resonates with her.
Novelist William Boyd: ‘My love for London was a slow burn’
Back in 2009 author William Boyd told Robert Elms his favourite parts of London.
Photographer Alan Schaller: ‘London has the best light in the world’
Alan Schaller tells Robert how his photography shapes how he sees London.
Restaurant critic Grace Dent: ‘What was I gonna do, go back to Carlisle?’
Grace told Robert Elms in 2013 why moving to London was simply a must for her.
Actress Sally Hughes: ‘My favourite fictional Londoner is Pongo!’
This Listed Londoner tells Robert why a pair of Dalmatians represent the city for her.
Musician Damon Albarn: ‘I’m not melancholic, it’s just the way I come across’
The Blur and Gorillaz front man told Robert in 2014 why some people get him wrong.
Designer Matthew Hilton: ‘My personal London landmark is a roundabout!’
This Listed Londoner explains why he treasures the much-maligned Old Street roundabout.
