Video & TV
Video: Kristin Baybars’ ‘Little Place in Gospel Oak’
A rare look inside a truly magical shop, narrated by its long-standing proprietor
Video: Albert, 88, runner, pianist and martial artist
Hidden Heroes is a series of six short films made by North London Cares. In the last meet Albert, whose approach to life at the age of 88 is beyond inspiring
Video: May, 86, veteran Hampstead Heath Ladies’ Pond swimmer
Hidden Heroes is a series of six short films made by North London Cares. In the fifth meet May, who found solace in the water for 40 years
Video: Walter, 58, gardener and carer
Hidden Heroes is a series of six short films made by North London Cares. In the fourth, meet Walter – gardener, raconteur, carer for his wife, personality
Video: Peggy, 92 and Inez, 88, retired
Hidden Heroes is a series of six short films made by North London Cares. In the third – and most heartwarming yet – meet Peggy and Inez, two friends who share everything
Video: Johnny, 75, black cab driver
Hidden Heroes is a series of six short films made by North London Cares. In the second, meet dyed-in-the-wool local cabbie Johnny
Video: Dave Holman, 70, Elvis impersonator
Hidden Heroes is a series of six short films made by North London Cares. In the first, meet The King. Or rather, longstanding performer Dave
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Edith Bowman, 40, radio and TV presenter
‘What’s the worst thing anyone’s said to me? You can’t have a dirty burger today’
Roger Lloyd-Pack: a personal tribute
One of Kentish Town’s most famous actors was also Laura Murray’s neighbour as far back as her memory goes
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: John Hoggarth, writer and director
‘My greatest life achievement? Getting married. Staying married. I like being married’
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