Discover London

Discover London

By Derek O'ReillyComedySociety & CultureHistory
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Discover London episodes

  • Famous People Born in London
    Derek and Jamie uncover some recognisable names and it may surprise you they were born in London.

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    34 min
  • The Cutters Riots

    Also known as the Spitalfields Riots, discussing the bitter violence, rioting and intimidation that occurred from 1767 up to 1769 and the reasons why!

     


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    26 min
  • Season 1 Special - Whitechapel and the East End
    East London is an under explored expanse of London with ethnic and social diversity. We visit the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, Denise Severs’ House and The Royal London Hospital Archives. Along the way we refuel in the traditional East End manner by visiting a Pie and Mash shop.

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    44 min
  • Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll in Soho
    Soho has developed from a hunting ground to an area of medical innovation to sex drugs and rock and roll. We enjoy a fascinating discussion between Derek and Jamie Cartwright

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    32 min
  • Spying in London
    Tales of espionage and intelligence reveal the extremes of human nature. They tell of bravery and treachery, and they show humanity at it's best and worst. Would you risk everything for what you believe is right? Could you betray your country and your friends for cash? 

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    36 min
  • Literary Bloomsbury
    Derek discusses the area of Bloomsbury with Diane Burnstein with a special focus on the areas architecture and literary history.

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    34 min
  • Charles Dickens Association with Highgate and the Heath
    In this Episode Marylyn Greene talks about Charles Dickens association with Highgate and the Heath. Bill Sikes escaped up to North End via Highgate Hill when he had murdered Nancy in Oliver Twist. The area also features in David Copperfield and Barnaby Rudge.

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    31 min
  • Suffragette City
    Derek And Oonagh discuss how London was at the centre of Suffragette protests just before the First World War. The capital was rocked by arson attempts, hunger strikes and massive demonstrations.

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    34 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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