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Talk About London | The London Plan
7 Oct 2026 · 41:02

This episode explores the draft new London Plan and why it matters for housing, transport, green belt decisions, and long-term city-making. Host Leanne Tritton and co-host Dave Hill speak with Lisa Fairmaner about how the plan is made, who influences it

Talk About London | Is London the Higher Education capital of the world?
19 Aug 2026 · 37:32

In this episode, Leanne Tritton, The London Society and Dave Hill, OnLondon talk to Liz Hutchinson, CEO of London Higher, and discuss London's position as the global leader in higher education, the sector's impact on the city, and the challenges and opp

Talk About London | Inside the plans to transform Oxford Street
14 Jul 2026 · 48:32

Oxford Street is recognised around the world and is often described as the UK's high street. More than just one of London's most famous streets, it is a global destination whose success shapes perceptions of the capital and the country as a whole. In th

London Explained | Making More Of The Thames
10 Jul 2026 · 29:47

The latest episode in the London Explained series takes a look at the River Thames and asks if London is making the most of the waterway that gave it life - particularly the part of its north bank, where it flows past the Houses of Parliament and the Vi

Talk About London | Civic Societies are in the news – what power do they have?
26 Jun 2026 · 34:38

What role do civic societies really play in shaping London? Are they powerful defenders of local communities, or are they unfairly blamed for blocking the homes and infrastructure the capital desperately needs? In this episode of Talk About London, Lean

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