In this episode of Escape to Hampstead Heath, we have a fantastic guest, Richard, who lived by the Heath from when he was a child and returns to it whenever he can. Richard remembers a time when he won a blanket at Hampstead Fair and played in the Parliament Hill Bandstand with Fairport Convention, supporting Jefferson Airplane. Enjoy.

In this episode of Escape to Hampstead Heath, we have a wonderful guest, Amanda, who first came to the Hampstead Heath May Fair after ice creams at Marine Ices and has enjoyed it ever since. Amanda reveals how the Heath is a perfect escape from her work as a ‘not straightforward’ barrister and how small moments of humanity on the Heath make her happy. Enjoy.

In this episode, I spend a wondrous time with Stephen, who talks about his experiences of Hampstead Heath in the last few years, when he travelled over from New Zealand. Stephen talks about his experiences of the people and the wildlife in the men’s ponds. Enjoy.

In this episode, I am fortunate to spend time with Judith, who has had a historic attachment to Hampstead Heath and thinks of Waitrose on Finchley Road as her home. Judith also nearly shares her favourite part of the Heath. Enjoy. 

In this episode, I am lucky enough to speak to Mogador, who has had quite a history with Hampstead Heath, from grazing the family goat on the Heath to planning a daring raid, armed with a cleaver, to provide dinner for his brother and himself. Enjoy.

In this episode, I talk to Rupert cowering from the wind by the Bandstand. Rupert talks about how he is now enjoying life in North London, and how he finds enjoyment in the Heath even when he is covered in mud and his face is in the grass. Enjoy.

In this episode, I spend a joyous time with Hildegard, who worked around, walked upon, and still enjoys Hampstead Heath and Kenwood. Hildegard talks about her favourite season, flowers, and cafés. Enjoy. 

In this episode, I have the pleasure of spending time with Jeremy, who is a composer and has a physical attachment to Hampstead Heath. Jeremy describes how exercising on the Heath frees him from the confines of his keyboard, where he spends most of his working time. Enjoy.