Local People
Kidnapped: War reporter Colin Freeman on being held hostage in Somalia
October 20th 2011
As Somali pirates continue to dominate the headlines, Dulwich resident and war reporter Colin Freeman, who survived a 40-day hostage ordeal at the hands of the lawless terrorist, shares his story with Living South
Happy campers: Living South goes glamping
June 23rd 2011
So then, what’s this glamping all about? Living South dons its wellies and heads to Crystal Palace campsite to meet the founders of a new website for fabulous camping accessories, Glamper Camper
Interview with Terry Ronald - Thank you for the music
June 21st 2011
Terry Ronald - producer, songwriter and now author - talks to Victoria Purcell about his new book, working with the Minogue sisters, and growing up in East Dulwich in the 70s
Poems for pop: Comic verse for men and curious women by Jason Maverick
May 26th 2011
Treat dad to a giggle this Father’s Day with Comic verse for men and curious women by poet, mime artist and TV presenter Jason Maverick. Read his poem 'I’m turning into my dad' here...
Q&A... Bambino
March 2nd 2011
Andy Stem, otherwise known as Andy Bambino, talks to us about vintage, antiques and the weird and wonderful in Crystal Palace
Interview with Daisy Garnett: Daisy dares you
November 9th 2010
Ex-journalist Daisy Garnett applies the less-is-more philosophy to her new unapologetically selective guide to what’s hot in the capital. Karen Jensen-Jones gets the lowdown
An Interview with Lea Anderson: Lady of the dance
October 11th 2010
Charlotte Livingstone talks to acclaimed Peckham choreographer Lea Anderson about rhythm, gender roles and pushing the boundaries
Q&A with Dan Bevan of Dulwich Therapy Rooms
October 11th 2010
Dan Bevan, owner and director of Dulwich Therapy Rooms, talks to Living South about acupuncture, fertility and working in East Dulwich
Craft: Make do and mend
September 7th 2010
Fiona Douglas has a passion for sewing and she’s determined to pass it on to the local community, discovers Clare Kelly
History: Elementary, my dear Watson - Sherlock in South Norwood
September 7th 2010
Amanda Hodges on how Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, came to literary fruition in South Norwood
Interview with jewellery designer Alex Monroe
July 30th 2010
Shannon Denny meets the affable Alex Monroe in his sunny south London jewellery design studio
History boy: Sax Rohmer
July 5th 2010
Felix Bennett examines the twisted, almost-exotic world of Sax Rohmer
Hey Baby
July 5th 2010
Karen Jensen-Jones meets Emma Cannon, a leading complementary fertility specialist who has just released her first book, The Baby-Making Bible
Radio Gaga
July 5th 2010
Sydenham has gone live! Tracey Davies meets the group behind the area’s community radio station
Interview with ballerina Stina Quagebeur: Straight to the point
May 31st 2010
Shannon Denny talks to ballerina Stina Quagebeur about dance and determination
Spike Milligan profile: Sharp wit
May 14th 2010
Once voted the funniest man of the millennium, Spike Milligan insisted he should be called a clown rather than a comedian. Amanda Hodges explores his early years in Lewisham and his enduring influence
Interview: Peckham artist Chris Clack
April 29th 2010
Anne Reckless talks to local artist Chris Clack ahead of Dulwich Open House Studios in May
Interview with Gerhard Jenne: Rise and shine
April 6th 2010
Shannon Denny visits konditor and cook Gerhard Jenne’s newest cake shop to learn what’s hot
History boy: Vincent van Gogh
April 1st 2010
From ear to eternity: Felix Bennett on van Gogh’s Stockwell days
Interview with Richard Jones: Bitten by the bug
March 2nd 2010
Karen Jensen-Jones goes on a tiny adventure with south London’s king of the undergrowth, Richard ‘Bugman’ Jones
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