Fierce City: A London History Podcast
1) #16 Nell Gwyn: A Star is Born
In which we meet London's most famous royal mistress, and follow her as she conquers the theatre, the public and the heart of King Charles II.
2) #15 The Hatton Garden Heist
In which a gang of elderly criminals pull off the caper of the century. Featuring: impenetrable vaults, diamonds and gold, shady accomplices and a mysterious cassette tape.
3) #14 What London Stole
In which we roam the halls of London’s museums, mainly the British Museum, and figure out where all those precious objects, stones, marbles and bronze heads originally came from. Featuring shady Engli...Show More
4) #13 God Save the Queen: Vivienne Westwood starts punk
In which Vivienne Westwood meets Malcolm McLaren, makes the Kings Road cool again and invents the punk look. Featuring the Sex Pistols, 1970s London and the world's least consumer-friendly shop.
5) #12 The Gin Panic
In which Londoners in the early 1700s enjoy their gin, the toffs try and take it away from them, and the street hawkers come up with some ingenious ways to keep everyone sozzled. Featuring the gin ven...Show More
6) #11 Suffragettes' Darkest Hour: Black Friday
In which the Suffragettes battle the police to reach the doors of Parliament. Featuring: Churchill, Mrs Pankhurst, a gang of roughs, and a band of tough ladies.
7) #10 London Christmas Traditions
In which we find out how people entertained and fed themselves in London at Christmas from the 14th to 20th centuries. Featuring: mince pies, holly-sellers, the workhouse, Boxing Day and the gerdurken...Show More
8) #9 The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
In which three young rebels use art to defy the establishment and form a secret society. Can their friendship survive public scandal and romantic passion? Featuring: Victorian supermodels, the Royal A...Show More
9) #8 The London Monster
In which we flee in horror from the infamous London Monster, and learn there's never a dull moment when you're caught up in the crowds of 18th-century London. Featuring a mob, the Old Bailey, pickpock...Show More
10) #7 Downing Street Part II: Cats and Catastrophes
In which we visit Number 10 Downing Street for the second time. Pick a card, any card to play... Downing Street Cats and Catastrophes. Featuring Larry the Chief Mouser, Winston Churchill, Margot Asqui...Show More