South London Hardcore

We conclude our three-part David Bowie tribute with a look at his film career. Bowie has played some of the most memorable characters in cinema history in The Man Who Fell To Earth and Labyrinth, as well as historical figures Pontius Pilate, Nicola Tesla and Andy Warhol. We also pluck some lesser-known gems (and some stinkers) from his filmography.

This week we visited the Charlton Horn Fayre, an infamous annual event with roots in the 13th Century, banned by the Victorians and revived in the 1970s. Walking the traditional procession route, we started at Cuckold's Point in Rotherhithe and yomped across Greenwich to get to Charlton House for the festivities. We talked about the history of the fair and the traditions around it, the relationship between royals, nobles and common people that shaped its development, and this year's celebrations.

This week we're in Jack's hometown of Walworth. Previously we've talked about fellow former residents Charlie Chaplin, Charles Babbage, Michael Faraday and Michael Caine as well as East Street, the Aylesbury and Heygate Estates and Newington Library. We cover what's left of the area and recall personal memories of the Walworth Road, the high street that never gets any better.

This week we go back to our roots with a look at Camberwell, Steve's birthplace and a regular stomping ground for Jack. We explore the history and development of the area, uncover some other people born in Camberwell, both famous and infamous, and look at what the area is known for today.

Following the recent killing of a soldier in Woolwich and the response of the EDL the area has become a focal point for many who would use these events to inflame prejudice. This week we are joined by Lewie Peckham to talk about these incidents, the growing role of the public in recording them as they unfold, the response of mainstream media and how the actions of extremists from various factions has cast a shadow across South London.

This week we are joined by poet Bridget Minamore, as we discuss gentrification, the physical geography of South London and her upcoming appearance at the South Bank Centre as part of The London Literature Festival. Bridget was also kind enough to perform two of her poems for us.

Debtors, dissenters and disorder... This week we look at the Prisons of South London past and present, talking about the people that have spent time incarcerated in them and their changing role through history.

Debtors, dissenters and disorder... This week we look at the Prisons of South London past and present, talking about the people that have spent time incarcerated in them and their changing role through history.

This week we mark significant places in the lives of three-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis, former Prime Minister John Major and penal transportee Mary Wade. We also give ourselves one, because if we don't, who will?

This week we mark significant places in the lives of three-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis, former Prime Minister John Major and penal transportee Mary Wade. We also give ourselves one, because if we don't, who will?