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LONDON PODCASTS

This Week in London (TWiL) is a podcast about London and the places you might have already been to plus many places which you almost certainly haven't!  TWiL takes a tourist view from the locals perspective.

The host of TWiL, Paul Parkinson, was born in London and has lived in London all his life. He works in the City but travels extensively around the world. He knows the pain a tourist or business traveller can go through when arriving somewhere and hopes he can make your visit to London more rewarding, fun and informative.

Mixing in detailed pieces on places or people, music you should like but won't have heard and a few sound-seeing tours, Paul brings the locals knowledge to the visitor. Paul is passionate about London and wants to show you around his favourite city. TWiL is released every two weeks or so but Paul's day job sometimes gets in the way!

TWiL's motto, Paul says, is "What to do and what not to do; things to avoid and things to enjoy in the Greatest City on Earth" - and who are we to disagree! These podcasts take approximately a minute to download and play

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  • London Zoo

     Paul Parkinson  London Zoo


    London Zoo in Regents Park, the world's oldest scientific zoo, is the focus for this podcast.

  • Marylebone

     Paul Parkinson  Marylebone


    Covering Baker Street, the "home" of Sherlock Holmes, Madame Tussauds, the London Planetarium and Lords with a bit of a detour to talk about the movie "Plunkett & Macleane" via the River Tyburn, the hanging tree and Newgate Prison.

  • Bridges
    32 min

     Paul Parkinson  Bridges


    From the Thames Estuary to Rotherhithe, London has some great river crossings.

  • Big Bens Bong
    39 min

     Paul Parkinson  Big Bens Bong


    In August 2007 Big Bens lost its Bong.. Discover the history of this famous clock.

  • Chelsea
    32.33 min

     Paul Parkinson  Chelsea


    Home to Chelsea FC, The Chelsea Pensioners and The Chelsea Flower Show

  • Nelson's Column
    35.32 min

     Paul Parkinson  Nelson's Column


    Discover Trafalgar Square - the English love to name landmarks after battles they have won.

  • The Strand

     Paul Parkinson  The Strand


    Putting one of London's most famous streets under the spotlight, The Strand

  • The Houses of Parliament

     Paul Parkinson  The Houses of Parliament


    This podcast covers the Houses of Parliament - the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The quirks of the place, how to get into it and what it all means is discussed.

  • Enter The Lady
    29 min

     Paul Parkinson  Enter The Lady


    Historic tour of London with shadyoldlady and a trip up the historic Monument.

  • Post Office Tower

     Paul Parkinson  Post Office Tower


    Built in 1964, opened in 1966, the Post Office Tower was the tallest building in London for quite some time. The views from the (still)(just) rotating restaurant area are stunning but only if you go to the Tower - you'll need to listen to the show to get that joke.