Robert Elms Episodes Episode guide
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The Unknown Soldier, London Jazz Festival and Funky Friday
Ralph McTell on marking the centenary of the interment of the Unknown Soldier.
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David Bailey, Tom Kerridge and 'Edible London'
David Bailey speaks about his autobiography and 'Make a Difference' with Edible London.
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'Soul City Wandering', Faeland and Notes and Queries
We learn how to explore London in new and unique ways and more London mysteries solved.
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Whose London: Children in Need and Nubiyan Twist
Jason Solomons sits in for Robert.
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Yotam Ottolenghi, Billie Holiday and Danika Smith
Jason Solomons sits in for Robert.
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Steven Berkoff
British actor Steven Berkoff talks about ‘Poems for The Working Classes’.
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Soothsayers, spies and Sean Connery
South London's Soothsayers perform a live recorded track and 'How Spies Think'.
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Puma Blue, Dame Carmen Callil and Lockdown 2
Dame Carmen Callil speaks about her book 'Oh Happy Day' and Puma Blue on his new track.
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Katy Carr, follies and 'Notes and Queries'
Rory Fraser speaks about follies and how they celebrate English character plus Katy Carr.
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Lockdown fitness and The Brand New Heavies
Musician Andrew Levy from The Brand New Heavies speaks about the bands Canary Wharf gig.
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Annie Nightingale and Nigella Lawson
Listed Londoner Annie Nightingale and Nigella Lawson talks about her new book.
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John Cooper Clarke and Jocelyn Pook
Performance poet John Cooper Clarke talks about his autobiography 'I Wanna Be Yours'.
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Bananarama, The Style Council and Funky Friday
Looking back on the successful careers of Bananarama and The Style Council.
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Stone Foundation, Andi Oliver and biscuits
Neil Jones from Stone Foundation speaks about the Soul bands latest album and biscuits.
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The Cordovas, Turner's Modern World and Notes & Queries
We strive to solve more of London's mysteries and The Cordovas give a recorded live set.
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Hannah Williams and 'Whose London'
British Soul singer Hannah Williams gives a live recorded performance and 'Whose London'.
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Diane Abbott and Bob Harris
Diane Abbott MP becomes our latest 'Listed Londoner' and Bob Harris on '#StandByMe'.
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John Harle and 'Heart of the Nation'
Jazz saxophonist and composer John Harle chats about his new sonic autobiography.
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Zero 7 and Black British female artists
British duo Zero 7 talk about their new EP and celebrating Black British female artists.
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Nubya Garcia and Cathy Brady
Film director Cathy Brady and new music from saxophonist Nubya Garcia.
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Joshua Abbott and Hope Tala
Author Joshua Abbott talks about his book and new music from Hope Tala.
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London's green spaces and Cherise
Music from Cherise ahead of her Tomorrow's Warriors gig at the Jazz Café.
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Leroy Logan and Marti
Listed Londoner Leroy Logan and music from Marti.
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Ed Glinert and Maria Oshodi
Author Ed Glinert talks about ‘111 Places in London’s East End That You Shouldn’t Miss’.
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Nik Kershaw and Robbie Vincent
Singer Nik Kershaw talks about the release of his new album ‘Oxymoron’.
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Tim Peake and Francis Lee
British astronaut Tim Peake talks about his autobiography 'Limitless'.
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The Pogues and Dylan Jones
Former GQ Editor Dylan Jones speaks about his new book 'Sweet Dreams'.
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London's nightlife and Andy Crofts
Jason Solomons sits in for Robert.
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Skunk Anansie's Skin and Tempesst
Jason Solomons sits in for Robert.
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'The Pie Room' and 'We Are Here'
Chef Calum Franklin delves into a treasure trove of recipes in his book 'The Pie Room'.