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Food writer Ilhan Mohamed Abdi: ‘London has it’s issues, but it accepted me’
This Listed Londoner tells Robert why the story of Paddington Bear resonates with her.
Novelist William Boyd: ‘My love for London was a slow burn’
Back in 2009 author William Boyd told Robert Elms his favourite parts of London.
Photographer Alan Schaller: ‘London has the best light in the world’
Alan Schaller tells Robert how his photography shapes how he sees London.
Restaurant critic Grace Dent: ‘What was I gonna do, go back to Carlisle?’
Grace told Robert Elms in 2013 why moving to London was simply a must for her.
Actress Sally Hughes: ‘My favourite fictional Londoner is Pongo!’
This Listed Londoner tells Robert why a pair of Dalmatians represent the city for her.
Musician Damon Albarn: ‘I’m not melancholic, it’s just the way I come across’
The Blur and Gorillaz front man told Robert in 2014 why some people get him wrong.
Designer Matthew Hilton: ‘My personal London landmark is a roundabout!’
This Listed Londoner explains why he treasures the much-maligned Old Street roundabout.
Chef Marcus Wareing: ‘You have to dig deep and work hard’
Marcus tells Robert why he thinks attitude is the key to being successful in London.
Toy shop owner Louise Heard: ‘Living in a city is like time travel’
his Listed Londoner tells Robert Elms why she embraces change.
Cafe owner Nevio Pelicci: ‘I just love Bethnal Green’
The owner of the famous E Pelicci cafe explains why he’ll never leave the East End.
