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Welcome to our press and podcast room. Here you will find a selection of recordings by esteemed travel writers, renowned hoteliers and 'This Week in London' - tips to what's hot and not in London.
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Available Episodes (203)
Roger Collis meets Bastien Peyraud, Restaurant Manager of Windows in Hotel d’Angleterre. Discover the style and cuisine served and more on the sublime lobster roast, Windows...
Published: Monday, 09 June 2008 16:05:00
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This week Paul Parkinson interviews two staff from the Docklands Light Railway. The DLR is a light rail system with one of the world's most advanced automatic train control...
Published: Friday, 30 May 2008 11:49:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Jean-Vital Domezon, Deputy Director of Hotel d’Angleterre meets Roger Collis to discuss the current challenges of a five-star hotel in Geneva. With almost two staff per room,...
Published: Friday, 30 May 2008 11:46:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Corinne DeCelles, Banqueting Manager at Hotel d'Angleterre in Geneva meets Roger Collis. Corinne organises events from small interviews to weddings catering for up to 60...
Published: Wednesday, 21 May 2008 12:16:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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This episode is all about Buckingham Palace, the most famous building in London. Paul gives listeners a bit of history and background, leading onto the current day Palace...
Published: Wednesday, 21 May 2008 12:13:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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On the 21st April 2008 at an awards dinner in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Azure, The Twelve Apostles’ restaurant, was presented a Blazon by the Chaine des Rotisseurs,
Published: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 09:29:00
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With Mother's Day approaching, The Chesterfield Palm Beach invites you to celebrate your mother with an afternoon tea, a sumptuous brunch or a very special accommodation...
Published: Friday, 02 May 2008 16:01:19
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The three important people discussed in this episode are the Chelsea Pensioners, the Pearly Kings and Queens and the Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London, all three inspiring...
Published: Thursday, 24 April 2008 16:41:00
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Paul Parkinson looks into The British Crown Jewels, the ceremony treasured acquired by English Kings and Queens mostly since 1616.
Published: Thursday, 24 April 2008 16:38:00
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Paul spent a couple of hours being guided around LHRT5, he discovers an amazing building, designed by the Richard Rogers Partnership, which will take London Heathrow into...
Published: Thursday, 24 April 2008 16:38:00
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We are pleased to announce the aqcuisition of The Old Government House Hotel, located in the Channel Islands. This 63-bedroom Hotel is historically famous, dating back
Published: Thursday, 03 April 2008 12:17:19
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London Zoo in Regents Park, the world's oldest scientific zoo, is the focus for this podcast.
Published: Tuesday, 25 March 2008 12:00:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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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. ...
Published: Tuesday, 25 March 2008 12:00:00
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Putting one of London's most famous streets under the spotlight, The Strand
Published: Tuesday, 25 March 2008 12:00:00
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Investigates the Gunpowder plot of the 5th November 1605, the failed attempt to kill king James I.
Published: Tuesday, 25 March 2008 12:00:00
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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"...
Published: Tuesday, 25 March 2008 11:33:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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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...
Published: Tuesday, 25 March 2008 11:12:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Interview with Peter Finlayson, wine maker and General Manager of the award winning Buchard Finlayson in South Africa.
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:23:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Spend your Easter weekend in a village of thatched cottages in the heart of Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. In other words, bask in the history of this region while enjoying the...
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:19
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For your family’s Easter weekend, stay at The Rubens and explore the magic of this great city, full of fun, excitement and adventure.
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:17
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The Montague on the Gardens, Bloomsbury, enjoys a perfect location. This beautiful townhouse hotel , overlooking a private garden in a secluded spot, is near the British...
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:15
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What better way to celebrate Easter in London than at The Chesterfield Mayfair and in the heart of London? What a delightful combination. The hotel is ideally located off...
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:15
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Luxury added to luxury added to luxury added to luxury - a simplification of a stay at The Egerton House Hotel. Truly the best of everything: service, amenities, and guest...
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:12
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For a family Easter weekend full of fun, excitement and adventure, stay at 41 and explore the magic of exciting London. This elegant five-star hotel is near Buckingham
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:12
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The Milestone Hotel adheres strongly to its motto, “No request is too large…no detail too small.” And, added to their long list of luxurious accommodations and beautiful...
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:08
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The Chesterfield Mayfair was voted best Performing Hotel in Britain and 9th Best Performing Luxury Hotel Worldwide. Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, our luxury property...
Published: Monday, 03 March 2008 10:00:03
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The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa's Executives.com, package is designed for the business person in need of total escape and lots and lots of pampering. It is a true getaway...
Published: Wednesday, 30 January 2008 11:59:03
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A very exciting, mad, outrageous time is upon us: London Fashion Week. And, naturally, Red Carnation's three five-star London properties will make this event even more
Published: Tuesday, 29 January 2008 14:41:03
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The second of our Tamarind interviews with Rajesh Suri, and Alfred Prasad. Tamarind is taking fine Indian food to Geneva, a city where it is impossible to get a great Indian...
Published: Thursday, 04 January 2007 10:20:00
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Home to Chelsea FC, The Chelsea Pensioners and The Chelsea Flower Show
Published: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 11:48:00
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Discover Trafalgar Square - the English love to name landmarks after battles they have won.
Published: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 11:47:00
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Summer Lodge, the luxury country house hotel and restaurant in Evershot, Dorset, scooped one of 11 coveted prizes at the Dorset Business Awards '07, held at the Bournemouth...
Published: Monday, 10 December 2007 09:53:03
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Sabina Smith, Event Manager of the Great British Duck Race, chats to Roger Collis about this year’s world record breaking plastic charity duck race. On the 2nd September
Published: Tuesday, 27 November 2007 12:20:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Judith Morton, Managing Director of Bombardier Skyjet, meets Roger Collis. Bombardier provides simple, easy and flexible access to business aviation, avoiding the complications...
Published: Monday, 19 November 2007 14:52:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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MaryAnne Stevens, curator of the Paul Mellon exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, discusses one of the highlights this Autumn, An American Passion for British...
Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2007 10:19:00
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Adel Bennett, Wedding Coordinator at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa describes why this beautiful and world-class hotel is an idyllic wedding venue. The Twelve Apostles...
Published: Tuesday, 13 November 2007 10:40:00
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The exciting Leopard Room at The Chesterfield Palm Beach recently received Wine Enthusiast Magazine Award of Distinction, 2007.
Published: Monday, 12 November 2007 09:33:03
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The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Cape Town, has brought an already exquisite property to a new plateau. With the refurbishment of the Azure restaurant and Leopard Room...
Published: Friday, 09 November 2007 16:48:03
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The Riverside Suite at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat recently was completely upgraded and renovated. This truly is a case of improving on perfection! The...
Published: Friday, 09 November 2007 14:53:03
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Roger Collis meets Rajesh Suri, Executive-Operations and Alfred Prasad, Executive Chef of the famed Tamarind restaurant, the first Indian restaurant to receive Michelin recognition....
Published: Wednesday, 07 November 2007 10:09:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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The Milestone Hotel has topped the 2007 Conde Nast Readers’ Choice for British hotels. Marks are given out of a possible 100 on a range of criteria, with only those scoring...
Published: Monday, 05 November 2007 16:47:03
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Access all areas of the Victoria and Albert Museum with The Egerton House Hotel’s exclusive package and feel like a true VIP whilst relaxing in the VA’s elegant members...
Published: Monday, 05 November 2007 16:46:03
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Roger Collis narrates 'Albert and the Lion by Marriott Edgar. Written in 1932, this classic humorous poem has delighted children for decades....
Published: Monday, 05 November 2007 10:58:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Dirk Crokaert, General Manager of The Montague on the Gardens, talks to Roger Collis about this boutique hotel in the heart of Bloomsbury. The Montague has a great history,...
Published: Monday, 29 October 2007 13:21:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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With an international career within hotels Oliver Raggett, General Manager of The Chesterfield Mayfair, discusses this exceptional hotel with Roger Collis. What are the day-to-day...
Published: Thursday, 18 October 2007 15:48:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Linda is talking to PJ Lilly Concierge at The Twelve Apostle Hotel & Spa. Discover PJ’s top lazy Sunday attractions, family picnic locations, fantastic trails for hiking
Published: Wednesday, 10 October 2007 15:54:00
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Spa Manager Rene Baatjes discusses the modern man. With increase responsibilities, demanding jobs and higher levels of stress, more and more men opt for some pampering and...
Published: Wednesday, 10 October 2007 15:55:00
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The Eurostar is to arrive at St. Pancras Station, one of London's attractive stations.
Published: Friday, 05 October 2007 15:24:00
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Hampton Court, a historic Royal Palace in South West London.
Published: Tuesday, 02 October 2007 12:01:00
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In August Big Bens lost its Bong.. Discover the history of this famous clock.
Published: Tuesday, 02 October 2007 12:00:00
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Part two of 'Bridges' and a sight seeing tour of London.
Published: Tuesday, 02 October 2007 11:58:00
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From the Thames Estuary to Rotherhithe, London has some great river crossings.
Published: Tuesday, 02 October 2007 11:57:00
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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! It takes a tourist...
Published: Tuesday, 02 October 2007 11:31:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Holidays are not always the happy historic institution that folk law and the tourist industry would like us to believe. Remove the day-to-day pressure of the office and a...
Published: Thursday, 20 September 2007 15:53:00
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Roger Collis interviews Stefan Otto, Food and Beverage Manager and perhaps the most enthusiastic member of The Milestone Hotel. Stefan and his team work hard to put the
Published: Thursday, 13 September 2007 11:50:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Samir Chettoug, Doorman at The Montague on the Gardens talks to Roger Collis about what being a doorman really means. His role is much more than opening and closing doors....
Published: Thursday, 13 September 2007 11:49:00
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Roger Collis meets Jose Pauco, Concierge at The Milestone Hotel. Jose and his team delight guests with pre-stay emails suggesting things to do and see in London, these personalised...
Published: Wednesday, 05 September 2007 14:59:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Roger Collis interviews John Eke, Head Gardener at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa. John discusses the development of Summer Lodges gardens, from the neglected...
Published: Wednesday, 05 September 2007 14:58:00
Duration: 00:01:19
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Roger Collis welcomes Chris Campbell, concierge at The Chesterfield Mayfair to discuss the role of a modern concierge. With Chris’s help, discover what’s hot in London this...
Published: Thursday, 30 August 2007 14:00:00
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Roger Collis interviews Tara O’leary, sommelier at The Chesterfield Mayfair. Discover how she helps guests choose the perfect wine to compliment their meal. One innovative...
Published: Thursday, 30 August 2007 13:59:01
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Roger Collis meets Steven Titman, Executive Head Chef at Summer Lodge. With his team of twelve, Steven, who has worked at numerous Relais & Chateaux properties, has developed...
Published: Friday, 24 August 2007 11:29:01
Duration: 00:01:19
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Roger Collis meets Rosemary Summer-Pike, Spa Director at Summer Lodge. Rosemary discusses the facilities open to hotel guests, non-residents on daily spa packages and members...
Published: Friday, 24 August 2007 11:26:01
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