Discover London

Discover London

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Discover London episodes

  • Season 1 Special - Southwark
    Derek visits the oldest cathedral in London. Explores one of the Capital’s oldest and most unusual museums and delves into Borough market. We tour the Golden Hinde, a full sized replica of the ship that Sir Frances Drake used to circumnavigate the globe. They reveal the tragic story behind a recently discovered cemetery.

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    22 min
  • Highway Robbery

    Derek and David talk about the crime of highway robbery in Victorian London. In their talk we find about the crimes of the highway man of Bethnal Green who was the final person executed at Tyburn in 1783.



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    36 min
  • The Use of Poison in Victoria London
    Poisoning is associated readily with Victorian Britain. Adulteration of foodstuffs to increase profit margins also brought a rise in accidental poisonings. There are, however, many cases of the misuse of poisons and other toxic substances.

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    33 min
  • Season Special - Marylebone & Fitzrovia

    Derek explores the collections of paintings, porcelains, furniture and princely arms and armour that make up the Wallace Collection. We visit Wigmore Hall a leading international recital venue and feature an interview with the head concierge at the Hyatt hotel in their famous Churchill bar.



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    24 min
  • Season 1 Special - Kensington and Chelsea
    Whilst Kensington and Chelsea are generally associated with shopping and their famous residents we look further into their hidden depths. We visit Chelsea Physic Garden and the cultural institutions of the Royal Court Theatre and Cadogan Hall. Derek even finds time for lesson in the art of flower arranging! 

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    40 min
  • A Walk Through Southwark
    Derek is joined by Diane Burnstein to take a tour of Southwark. We start with a fascinating look at the early life of Charles Dickens living in the area and see the impact this had on his later writing.

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    36 min
  • The City of London - Financial History

    Derek and David Charnick meet to discuss the financial history of the City of London.

    We discover origins of banking, insurance and take a look at the workings of Livery companies.


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    33 min
  • The City of London - Commercial History
    In this podcast Derek & David Charnick delve into the commercial history of the City of London. They uncover fascinating facts and stories about the oldest and most historic part of London.

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    36 min
  • The Gordon Riots
    Derek and David Charnick talk about The Gordon Riots – The most destructive riots in the history of London which took place in 1780 and resulted in over 300 deaths – But why ?

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    34 min
  • Season 1 Special - Hampstead
    Derek O'Reilly visits Hampstead an area that provides some real hidden gems such as the Freud Museum and Kenwood House. We explore the Heath and Golders Hill Park to learn how the area still maintains its village atmosphere today.

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    39 min

About Discover London

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Join taxi driver and master of The London Knowledge Derek O'Reilly as he guides us through the streets of London with a little help from some of the best tour guides in London.

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