South London Hardcore

Episode 53: The South Bank 31.12.2012 ↓

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 24.12.2012 ↓

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

Episode 51: Christmas 10.12.2012 ↓

A guide to Transpontine Christmas shopping.

Episode 50: Xaviere arrives and other Local News 03.12.2012 ↓

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 26.11.2012 ↓

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 19.11.2012 ↓

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 12.11.2012 ↓

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

Episode 46: Glenn Holmes 05.11.2012 ↓

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

Episode 45: Thamesmead on screen 29.10.2012 ↓

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 22.10.2012 ↓

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 15.10.2012 ↓

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

Episode 42: Black History Month 08.10.2012 ↓

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 and Design Museum 01.10.2012 ↓

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

Episode 40: Local News 24.09.2012 ↓

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 17.09.2012 ↓

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 10.09.2012 ↓

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

Episode 37: Twin Towns 03.09.2012 ↓

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

Episode 36: Road to Eltham 27.08.2012 ↓

Looking for positives in Eltham and finding Bob Hope.

Episode 35: Skyscrapers 20.08.2012 ↓

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

Episode 34: Deptford 13.08.2012 ↓

From slavery to punk rock.

Episode 33: Comics 06.08.2012 33:20 ↓

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

Episode 32: The Olympics 30.07.2012 ↓

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 Public Enemy.

Episode 31: East Street 23.07.2012 ↓

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

Episode 30: Local news 16.07.2012 ↓

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

Episode 29: South London sport films 09.07.2012 ↓

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