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London Uncovered

Exploring some of London's most fascinating people, stories and lesser known locations.

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The family sweeping London's chimneys for 300 years
Scott Pearce's family have seen chimney sweeping change enormously over the years.
15 Jun 2026,9 mins
Secret Barnet and Hadley
The Battle of Barnet, old Great North Road, inns, blue plaques and forgotten buildings.
04 Jun 2026,12 mins
Juniper Street: Remembering post-war East End life
Family, school, buildings and bomb sites - in the words of someone who grew up there.
26 May 2026,14 mins
100 years of the Kenwood Ladies Pond
Marking one hundred years of women taking a dip, in all weathers.
18 May 2026,12 mins
Reliving London's 'wildest year' 1996 at the Barbican
A new exhibition takes in the music, fashion, sport and politics of 1996.
14 May 2026,14 mins
The Thames Path at 30
The final section of the 184 mile route was completed in July 1996.
12 May 2026,7 mins
London Uncovered : The History of the BT Tower
As plans are revealed for its future, we take a look at this iconic building's past
07 May 2026,7 mins
Inside a truly immersive David Bowie experience
A new exhibition features an immersive 360-degree film at Lightroom, King's Cross.
26 Apr 2026,7 mins
Lost London: A History in 25 Missing Buildings
From iconic landmarks like the Crystal Palace to everyday spaces.
21 Apr 2026,9 mins
Uncovering London's criminals, victims and law enforcers
A new exhibition explores the history of law and order in London.
13 Apr 2026,8 mins
Slumlord: The murky world of Peter Rachman
A new book paints a portrait of the man at the heart of London's post-war underworld.
04 Apr 2026,16 mins
The artists combining art and sound on the London Underground
A new exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery merges paintings and soundscapes.
30 Mar 2026,13 mins
The obscure London locations featured in music videos
Buildings, streets, markets, bridges, pubs - London is one big backdrop for pop.
26 Mar 2026,8 mins
Billy Bragg's London
In new book 'Billy Bragg: A People's History', the musician reflects on his long career.
23 Mar 2026,18 mins
A (very) short history of Irish culture in London
From Camden Pubs to Oscar Wilde, here's a snapshot of London Irish music and literature.
17 Mar 2026,5 mins
A female spy in London: Edith Tudor Hart
Edith Tudor Hart was a pioneer photographer of working class life - and a Soviet agent.
13 Mar 2026,9 mins
The house hidden in the garden of a Catford terrace
Will and Sogand Howard started with a lockdown idea that has now become reality.
11 Mar 2026,6 mins
London's best - and protected - views
Which London vistas have to be preserved and why?
20 Feb 2026,11 mins
200 years of UCL
From progressive beginnings, to notable alumni - UCL has achieved a lot in 200 years.
13 Feb 2026,8 mins
Charlie Chaplin's London
Charlie Chaplin grew up in working class Victorian London. What was the London he knew?
06 Feb 2026,10 mins
London's long and intimate connection to Guinness
First imported from Ireland in 1769, a pint of Guinness is still a London favourite.
26 Jan 2026,7 mins
The real Oliver Twist
Gary Kemp finds out about Robert Blincoe, whose real life and hardships inspired Dickens.
20 Jan 2026,16 mins
The Catford House: A pub restoration with a difference
The former constitutional club has opened as both a public and community club.
13 Jan 2026,12 mins
David Bowie's London
A decade on from his death, we explore the London locations that shaped Bowie's life.
09 Jan 2026,10 mins
The hidden mansion hosting theatre by the Thames
Master Shipwrights House is an historic 10-bed mansion in Deptford.
05 Jan 2026,4 mins
When Hampstead Heath had its own ski jump
In March 1950 north London got its own miniature version of the Winter Olympics.
23 Dec 2025,4 mins
Why London is the origin of so many Christmas traditions
From crackers, to cards, and even Christmas lights, London has always been festive.
15 Dec 2025,9 mins
Why is Downing Street painted black?
...and 364 other London facts, are the subject of tour guide Jonnie Fielding's new book.
08 Dec 2025,12 mins
How Art Deco was embraced on the Underground
London Transport commissioned hundreds of Art Deco style posters in the 20s and 30s.
19 Nov 2025,9 mins
The trailblazing female tennis stars of Richmond
Gem Hoahing, Kitty Godfree, and Betty Nuthall are the subject of a new exhibition.
10 Nov 2025,13 mins

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