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Listed Londoner

Discover more about a notable Londoner as they answer 15 questions. Robert Elms learns about their favourite places, memories, pet hates and everything in between.

Radio London,50 episodes

Episodes

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Restaurateur Brontë Aurell: ‘London isn’t going to change for you’
This Listed Londoner tells Robert Elms why she chose to accept the city on its own terms.
09 Jan 2026,17 mins
Reverend Dr Alison Joyce: 'I love the glorious messiness’
The jumble of the city is what excites Robert’s Elm’s latest Listed Londoner.
02 Jan 2026,25 mins
Comedian Arabella Weir: ‘I absolutely detest the Gherkin’
Our latest Listed Londoner tells Robert Elms why she thinks it was designed by a man.
19 Dec 2025,21 mins
Chrissie Hynde, Musician
The Pretenders front woman became a Listed Londoner in 2015.
16 Dec 2025,21 mins
Rae Smith, Theatre Designer
Rae Smith shares her London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
12 Dec 2025,21 mins
Simon Reeve, TV Presenter and Adventurer
Acton boy Simon Reeve shares his London loves and loathes with Robert Elms
09 Dec 2025,25 mins,
Rooney Keefe, Grime Pioneer and Documentarian
Author, documentarian, Grime pioneer, Cabbie. Rooney Keefe answers the famous 15.
05 Dec 2025,21 mins
Henry Blofeld, Cricket Commentator
'Blowers' shared his views about London with Robert Elms ahead of his 70th in 2009.
02 Dec 2025,24 mins,
Dusty Gedge, Green Roof Guru
Dusty Gedge shares his London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
28 Nov 2025,17 mins
The late Len Goodman, Dancer
Len Goodman shared his views and memories about London with Robert Elms in 2013.
25 Nov 2025,25 mins
Laura Mulvey, Film Theorist
Film theorist Laura Mulvey shares her London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
21 Nov 2025,20 mins
Dexter Fletcher, Actor and Director
Dexter Fletcher shared his views and memories about London with Robert Elms in 2009.
18 Nov 2025,27 mins
Martin Sherman, Playwright
Screenwriter Martin Sherman shares his London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
14 Nov 2025,22 mins
Melanie Blake, Talent Agent
Talent Agent Melanie Blake shares her London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
11 Nov 2025,22 mins
Harry Redknapp, Football Manager
Harry Redknapp shared his views and memories about London with Robert Elms.
04 Nov 2025,21 mins
Paloma Faith, Musician
Paloma Faith shared her views and memories about London with Robert Elms.
28 Oct 2025,26 mins
Jeremy King, Restaurateur
Restaurateur Jeremy King shares his London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
24 Oct 2025,23 mins
Angela Hartnett, Chef
Chef Angela Hartnett shared her views and memories about London with Robert Elms.
21 Oct 2025,24 mins
Betty Boo, Musician
Musician Betty Boo shares her London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
17 Oct 2025,18 mins
Arthur Smith, Comedian
Comedian Arthur Smith shared his views and memories about London with Robert Elms.
14 Oct 2025,25 mins
Lyse Doucet, Journalist
Journalist Lyse Doucet shares her London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
10 Oct 2025,22 mins
Micky Flanagan, Comedian
Comedian Micky Flanagan shared his views and memories about London with Robert Elms.
06 Oct 2025,27 mins
Dr William Shanahan, Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Dr William Shanahan shares his London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
03 Oct 2025,17 mins
Jo Malone, Entrepreneur
Jo Malone CBE shares her views and memories about London with Robert Elms.
30 Sep 2025,23 mins
Bob Cooley, Market Trader
Bob Cooley shares his favourite parts of London with Robert Elms.
26 Sep 2025,21 mins
Neneh Cherry, Musician
Neneh Cherry shared her views and memories about London with Robert Elms.
23 Sep 2025,25 mins
Debbie Wiseman, Composer
Composer Debbie Wiseman shares her London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.
19 Sep 2025,22 mins
Amy & Mitch Winehouse - From our Archive
To mark Amy's birthday, we go back to 2006 when she and her dad became Listed Londoners.
15 Sep 2025,24 mins
Mitch Winehouse - Reflections on Amy
To mark Amy Winehouse’s birthday, Mitch speaks to Robert Elms and takes on the famous 15.
15 Sep 2025,34 mins
Rob Dickins, Music Executive
Music Executive Rob Dickins shares his London loves and loathes with Gary Crowley.
11 Sep 2025,18 mins