In this episode we take you on a journey through London from three very different perspectives. You'll benefit from the insider travel tips from celebrated Blue Badge guide Katie Wignell from Look Up London, explore London by bike with American expat and long-time Londoner, Martin T Sherman, and find out about the fascinating subculture on London's canals. Riverboat dweller, John Kenton tells us about the history and lifestyle of London’s canal barge community.

01.00 -  Learning London by bike Our love letter was written and delivered by actor, writer and inventor, Martin T. Sherman (with Bespoke Voices).

07.10 -  London's canal boats John Kenton is a singer-songwriter, a much loved London boater, and owner of the Thames Queen.

18.55 - Why London is best explored by foot Katie Wignell, Blue Badge London guide and owner of the award-winning walking tours outfit, Look Up London

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Producer: Tasmin Waby
Presenters: Belinda Dixon & Simon Richmond
Sound editing: Belinda Dixon & Tasmin Waby
Thanks also to Doug Murray & Kate Armstrong
Theme Music: Instant by Nettson

Sound credits: Cycling and breathing, Creative Commons Piccadilly circus, talking, horns, siren, cars, Creative Commons Busy London cafe, Creative Commons Road sounds & Big Ben, Creative Commons Construction sounds (jackhammer), Creative Commons Nightclub and siren sound, Creative Commons Nightclub techno music, Creative Commons 8-bit Electro, Creative Commons Tube from Tower Hill to Aldgate East Tube sounds, recorded by Tasmin Waby 3 April 2021