TimeTable London

For this special episode we invited to the Samuel Pepys our very first two guests, the ever popular Mark Mason and the brilliant Matt Brown of Londonist. Stand by to be dazzled by their knowledge of all things London…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a somewhat fretful start as we searched for a vacant pub table at 4 in the afternoon the team settled gratefully into the Punch and Judy for a lively discussion on Dandyism with ace writer/dandy Dickon Edwards whose diary is the longest surviving diary on the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stand by for witty repartee as we visit the Lore of the Land and pit our wits against the Oscar Wilde Society in the shape of Darcy Sullivan and biographer Matthew Sturgis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this rollicking episode Tam, Geoff and new co-host Kirsty Asher swap badinage with political sketch writer and former theatre critic Quentin Letts. Be ready for anything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this chilling episode from the Old Red Lion in Holborn - where the body of Oliver Cromwell was stored before he was posthumously executed - David Betz, Professor of War Studies at King's College London, frightens the life out of our gentle hosts Tam and Geoff with dire warnings of civil strife to come.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this delightfully off the wall episode Tam and Geoff talk to two of Clerkenwell's most imaginative creatives, architect Sam Jacob and Sam Bompas, jelly architect and culinary designer - and you'll have to listen in to find out what THAT is.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mind boggling episode from the Albert pub in London’s Primrose Hill Tim Coulson, Professor of Zoology at the University of Oxford, answers the question What is Life? and should it be Octopuses or Octopi? It all makes sense after a pint or two.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of our conversation from the Frontline Club in Paddington distinguished war correspondent Lynne O’Donnell talks about her life in London and her adventures reporting from war torn Afghanistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode Tam and Geoff go to the Frontline Club in Paddington to meet the distinguished war correspondent Lynne O'Donnell who shares her experiences reporting from....the front line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam and Geoff go to the historic Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden to meet Jonnie Fielding, founder of Bowl of Chalk Walking Tours, to find out how exploring London led him to appreciate London all the more and to learn about how his tours are just that little bit different.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam and Geoff travel to the wonderful Blackfriar pub in the City to talk to author, illustrator and designer David Fathers about his beautiful London guide books and the people and places he came across while exploring London’s rivers and green spaces… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us at the Old Bell in Fleet Street, built by Christopher Wren for the stonemasons working on St Bride’s Church, where we talk pub history and more with pub historian Ann Laffeaty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To begin 2026 and introduce Season 2 Tam takes a look back over the first dozen episodes of TimeTable London and relives some of the many memorable podcasting moments those episodes have produ0 0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Merry Christmas to all our listeners. In this fun festive episode, coming to you from the convivial Devereux pub in Middle Temple, the ever popular Mark Mason and Patrick Kidd regale Tam and Geoff with jolly tales of Christmas past and present.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special episode Tam and Geoff ride out to the balmy heights of Hampstead to meet the wonderful theatrical dame Maureen Lipman who regales them with delightfully amusing stories about her long and glittering life in London as an actress, wife and mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us at the Champion pub in Fitzrovia for an entertaining chat with writer, journalist, diarist, raconteur and all round sportsman Patrick Kidd as we discuss cricket, W.G Grace, Victorian heroes, Blackheath world firsts, real tennis and what makes a good obituary… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Tam and Geoff go to the tavern in Clerkenwell where Lenin met Stalin for the first time - allegedly - to meet renowned author and historian Giles Milton who tells us all about Stalin and how the British and Americans persuaded him to enter the Second World War, the origins of MI6 and who really killed Rasputin.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this rather special episode Tam and Geoff and the team travel way outside their comfort zone to the wilds of Romford to meet top London cabbie David Styles, who teaches them about the perils of being a zookeeper’s son, how to succeed at the Knowledge, what to do with a drunk in the back of your cab and why he left Jeremy Clarkson by the side of the road in the snow…. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In this very pubby themed episode Tam and Geoff are joined by Clare Button who, amongst her many talents and occupations, is a pub tour guide and who gives us invaluable insights into some of London's most historic pubs and their famous clients, ghosts, William Shakespeare, Polly the Parrot and much much more.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special guest for this episode is the 695th Lord Mayor of London, Professor Michael Mainelli, who gives us a fascinating insight into the history and workings of the City of London - and why he is an enthusiastic flaneur.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expect plenty of name dropping when Tam and Geoff chat with Henry Williams, formerly of the Evening Standard’s Londoner’s Diary, along with some serious fact dropping as we welcome back No 1 guest Mark Mason.. do you know what the City’s earliest known financial transaction was? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for this new edition of TimeTable London when we go to the Old Dr Butler’s Head in Masons Avenue in the City of London to meet Laura Miller, Clerk to the Chamberlain’s Court, who will be telling us all about the Freedom of the City of London, how to become one, what it involves and, of course can you really drive you sheep across London Bridge. And much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Coming to you from the Edgar Wallace pub in Essex Street near Middle Temple special guest and top tour guide Katie Wignall (Look Up London) holds Tam, Geoff and Jess spellbound with tales of tunnels, trains and TVPs (you’ll have to listen to find out what they are), the terrors of the Blue Badge Guide exams, hidden pubs, tucked away churches, women in London history and much much more…. Hosted on...

In this second episode of TimeTable London hosts Tam and Geoff along with guest host Jess meet Londonist editor-at-large Matt Brown in the Sherlock Holmes pub where, amongst the topics explored over a pint or two, are Sherlock Holmes (natch), map maker John Rocque, 18th-century London, the purpose of fanlights, hot air balloons, the world’s biggest poster, favourite London boroughs, Mr Witten...

In this first episode Tam, Geoff and guest host Jess chat with Mark Mason about his book Walk the Lines, Sir Isaac Newton, people watching, the origins of London’s coffee houses and pubs, the lost sights and smells of London, the Krays, how to measure the speed of sound, Harry Beck's tube map, the best place to hear Big Ben and much, much more…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...