Podcasts about london's east end

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie tackles the issue of human trafficking with Luke de Pulford, founder and visionary behind the ARISE Foundation. With over 40 million people enslaved around the world, Luke sheds light on his greatest ally in fighting modern day slavery: religious sisters--who've been at the helm for years. Grazie also chats with Sister Lynda Dearlove who works directly with those suffering from sexual exploitation in London's East End. Stay tuned 'til the end for a very special homily by Father Roger Landry and join the show every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

In the midst of war, secrets are even harder to keep.... 1915. Best friends Irene, Maggie and Annie are proud members of the newly renamed Women's Police Service. While Britain's men are away fighting in France, the girls are doing their bit by keeping the peace at home in London's East End. But out of the blue, Irene is given the opportunity to be stationed near an army barracks in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Having recently experienced some heartbreak and keen for the adventure, she decides to go. What could possibly go wrong? It turns out, plenty. One of the other WPS girls takes an immediate dislike to her and makes her life a misery. On top of that, the man she thinks could be the answer to all her problems isn't all he seems. And when she finds a psychologically disturbed deserter in hiding, she has a very difficult decision to make.... Can Irene overcome all these obstacles without Maggie and Annie by her side, and find true happiness at last?

Read by Helen Keeley. 1915. Best friends Irene, Maggie and Annie are proud members of the newly renamed Women's Police Service. While Britain's men are away fighting in France, the girls are doing their bit by keeping the peace at home in London's East End. But out of the blue, Irene is given the opportunity to be stationed near an army barracks in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Having recently experienced some heartbreak and keen for the adventure, she decides to go. What could possibly go wrong? It turns out, plenty. One of the other WPS girls takes an immediate dislike to her and makes her life a misery. On top of that, the man she thinks could be the answer to all her problems isn't all he seems. And when she finds a psychologically disturbed deserter in hiding, she has a very difficult decision to make . . . Can Irene overcome all these obstacles without Maggie and Annie by her side, and find true happiness?

In the sixth episode of Season 2, your host JD Horror brings you tales about sadistic killers who did much more than kill their victims. These murderers were obsessed with the post mortem mutilation of their corpses.Case #1: Jack the Ripper - In the poverty stricken area of Whitechapel in London's East End, a figure cloaked in shadows stalked the streets. His identity is a mystery all of these years later, but his vile crimes have left a stain on humanity that can never be scrubbed away. (Unknown, Whitechapel, England)Case #2: The Ypsilanti Ripper - In the late 1960's, the Ypsilanti Ripper terrorized the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Michigan area. He preyed on college coeds, and what he did to their carcasses would be enough to turn the stomachs of even the most grizzled of police investigators. (J. Collins, Ypsilanti, MI)Case #3: The Eyeball Ripper - In one of the most shocking and disturbing cases ever covered on True Crime Horror Story, JD brings you the tale of the Eyeball Ripper. Charles Albright was an ommetaphilliac who sought sexual pleasure from the eye sockets of his murder victims. WARNING: This one gets extreme, listener discretion is advised.If you like what you hear here on True Crime Horror Story please subscribe and give us a 5 star review. You can also think about joining our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/truecrimehs and then stay tuned after this show on Patreon for the True Crime Horror Story Aftershow w/ Dom & JD as well as early access to Ad free episodes and exclusive bonus content available only on Patreon.This episode features research by Lana McCall , writing by Jessica Shannon of the CrimeScene subreddit, and writing by MR. Music by Mechanical Ghost, The Quiet Type, Public Defecation, and Producer LB from the No One Likes Us Podcast, voice acting by Max Ammo, and Artwork by Nuclear Heat Graphics and @frankensquatch. Sources for this episode’s cases are available in the credits section of our website.Has violent crime impacted you or someone close to you? Send us your story at truecrimehorrorstory@gmail.comTrue Crime Horror Story. Sometimes Truth is more brutal than fiction.http://www.truecrimehorrorstory.comhttp://www.patreon.com/truecrimehs

Pictured: Kenny Lynch OBE Matthew Bannister on Chris Moncrieff, the journalist who covered parliament for the Press Association for more than 50 years. He even has a bar named after him in the House of Commons. Kate Figes, the writer who captured the nuances of human relationships in books like "Couples" and "Our Cheating Hearts". Branko Lustig, the holocaust survivor who won an Oscar as the producer of the film Schindler's List. Kenny Lynch, the singer from London's East End who described himself as a black cockney and had hits including "Up On The Roof". Interviewed guest: Pete Clifton Interviewed guest: Lennie Goodings Contributor: Michael Goldfarb Interviewed guest: Garth Cartwright Producer: Neil George Archive clips from: Labour Party Conference, BBC Sound Archive 01/10/1993; Loose Ends, Radio 4 20/09/2008; Thatcher Resigns as Prime Minister, The Telegraph Archive 08/04/2013; Backstage In Parliament, Radio 4 10/11/1985; Woman’s Hour, Radio 4 22/01/2013; Woman’s Hour, Radio 4 11/05/2013; Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, Dreamworks/Universal Pictures/Scott Free Productions 2000; Branko Lustig: Drawing Against Oblivion, Final Frame 22/03/2019; Schindler’s List, directed by Steven Spielberg, Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment 1993; Branko: Return to Auschwitz, The New York Times 15/04/2013; Jools Holland, Radio 2 28/10/2013.

London is a metropolis with so much to do, so on this week’s episode we take a look at one neighbourhood in particular - the East End. With a rich (and dark) history, the East End has a lot to see, do, eat, and exploreMore info on the Jack the Ripper tour can be found here https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com

What is Emotional Intensity? Emotional intensity is how strongly people feel their emotions.  Culturally through most parts of the world, people are told if you react strongly to certain people or situations that you are too sensitive.  This leads many people to view their sensitivity as a negative instead of a positive. In this conversation with Imi, we cover not only how to identify if you are emotionally intense, but how to use that intensity to become a better leader. Some highlights include:   How to transition from a “misfit” to a leader (22:43) Just like canaries in a coal mine, it’s the sensitive people of this world that can sense our problems before the rest of us do (24:47) The importance of “root to rise”.  How you need to heal first before you can thrive (29:04) How to teach your adult "me" to talk to your "child" me so you can parent and support yourself  (29:52)  How the latin phrase “Amor Fati”, which means “be the lover of your fate” can help you embrace your current reality (34:31) Why forgiveness is sometimes uncalled for and unnecessary (39:34) Don’t forget to stop by http://www.corrielogiudice.com/what-is-emotional-intensity where we answer questions you may have about the episode. If you enjoy this video, don’t forget to subscribe and get even more inspirational tips, resources, and interviews for leading a more emotionally fulfilling life at http://www.corrielo.com.   Like these interviews?  Watch even more of them here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?playnext=1&list=PL2iLLfzM7QKEU9_8o346wWKRSwofQdB4o&index=1.     Imi Lo’s Bio: Imi Lo is the Founder of Eggshell Transformations- A Place for the Emotionally Intense, and author of the book Emotional Intensity and Sensitivity (Hodder & Stoughton, 2018). She sits at where art, psychology, and spirituality meet, and her mission is to inspire and empower emotionally intense, sensitive and gifted individuals to rise from being the 'misfits' to leaders of the world. Imi is a qualified Clinical Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Schema Therapist (ISST), Mentalisation-based Therapy Advance Practitioner (BPC), and Mindfulness Teacher (in MBSR, MBCT). She works holistically, combining East and Western philosophies with other psychological and spiritual healing modalities. She was granted the Endeavour Award by the Australian Government, for her clinical and academic excellence; and the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) for her commitment and contributions to social changes. She has been featured as a pioneer in the field in The Psychologies Magazine, The Telegraph, Marie Claire, The Daily Mail, and TalkRadio Europe. Her work appears on Psychology Today, Psych Central, Rebelle Society, and more. Leaving home at a young age, Imi has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, the USA and the UK. She has been a suicide counselor, social worker, artist, mindfulness teacher, yoga instructor, holistic healer, art therapist, psychotherapy trainer, and supervisor. She has also enjoyed an artist/ art model career where she toured around the world. Her work reflects her passion in the emotional and existential themes that connect people. Imi's artwork was exhibited in Australia and London's East End and sold internationally.  Combining her life-long passion and clinical expertise, she founded the Eggshell Transformations, where she works with intense people across the world. Imi owns over a thousand Japanese manga and eats broccoli every day.

Nadia Valman, Reader in English Literature at Queen Mary, University of London, visits with us to talk about her walking tour of Zangwill's Spitalfields, the Jewish immigrant neighborhood of Victorian Spitalfield. Nadia is the author and co-editor of numerous books including "The Jewess in Nineteenth-Century British Literary Culture and the Routledge Companion to Contemporary Jewish Cultures" and is currently researching the literature of east London. Episode 0225 July 18, 2019 Yiddish Book Center Amherst, Massachusetts

The most authentic novel of gangster family life ever written, from the No. 1 bestselling author. The Bailey brothers are gangsters determined to make their mark in the world. Peter and Daniel are chalk and cheese in many ways - Peter's calm exterior belies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's penchant for spectacular violence is legendary - but together they are unstoppable. From the late seventies they rule London's East End and, when their sons join the business, it seems that no one can touch the powerful Baileys. Although it's never easy at the top; there is always someone waiting to take you down - sometimes even those closest to you . . . Lena Bailey is determined to shield her youngest child Tania from the Life. But when a terrible tragedy occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to their world in a way that forces her to make an irrevocable choice that will determine her future.

Sameer moved 4,000 miles from London's East End without a job, without American credit, and without a winter coat yet he now calls Chicago home.  We discuss how he came to live out his Disney sized American Dream with a Manchester United flair.     Website http://www.deeperdishchi.com/ Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deeper-dish-authentic-chicago/id1188432918 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser#/ps/Inoi6zizwvluw43dn2s2lk3f7yy Twitter https://twitter.com/DeeperDishChi Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpdeeperdishchipodbeancom/deeper-dish

Wot? No Fish!! is the tale of a love story in London's East End told through a series of doddles and cartoons. The creator of the show, Danny Braverman was inspired when he discovered Ab Solomons touching images long after his death. Melita Dennett met up with Danny to find out more. Event Details: [https://brightonfestival.org/event/13558/wot_no_fish/](https://brightonfestival.org/event/13558/wot_no_fish/) To find out more about Brighton Festival see : http://brightonfestival.org To find out more about RadioReverb - the Broadcast Media Partner of Brighton Festival 2018 see : http://radioreverb.com #Brighton #Arts #Culture

In the second daily show of our 2018 series : Melita Dennett and Megan Clifton take you behind the scenes of this year's Festival and look at events for young festival goers; dive into some of the large scale classical events; meet an artist whose work embraces the surreal, sinister and downright silly; find out about a performance that celebrates a love story in London's East End and learn how to make apple sauce the Dutch way. To find out more about Brighton Festival see : http://brightonfestival.org To find out more about RadioReverb - the Broadcast Media Partner of Brighton Festival 2018 see : http://radioreverb.com #Brighton #Arts #Culture

Interview with Ronald B Harris about his new memoir My Life My Story. Chatting about life in London's East End during the lead up to WWII, becoming a London taxi driver to owner of the UK's most successful niche tour operator and finally to retirement leading U3A member on guided historical tours of Ron's beloved London.

One of the original penalty saving heroes, Tony Parks joins us in a very special edition of Shoot The Defence as Stel hosts alongside Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) podcast owner Ricky Sacks (@RickSpur). Tony talks to us about growing up in London's East End before moving to Spurs and battling it out with Ray Clemence for the number 1 shirt. Tottenham's 1984 UEFA Cup winning campaign is on the agenda, as Tony casts his mind back to events over the two legs and answers questions on team mates and opponents. There's a debate on the standard of goalkeeping in this era compared to those gone by, Spurs' youth academy, the new White Hart Lane and much more!

"As I look back over my shoulder it's a bit like a train wreck," Doug Williams says when asked about his upbringing. "My Dad had three wives - in Nigeria, in Sierra Leone and then my Mum in London." The Pastor is open and upfront about his early years, telling stories of growing up in institutional care and the many challenges that brought. Today he's pastoring a diverse congregation in the East End of London - Emmanuel Community Church International. He believes Christians need to have courage and stand up for the truth in our increasingly secular society, but he's optimistic about the future of the UK Church and passionate about raising up the next generation. Emmanuel have even opened a school and are reaching hundreds of young people through various projects. The musician and international speaker also recalls his time in the chart topping and pioneering 80s band 'Paradise' and explains how mentoring has played a vital role in his discipleship and ministry.  The Profile is brought to you in association with Premier Christianity magazine. For a free sample copy of the print issue visit premierchristianity.com/freesample Follow Doug on Twitter @DougCW For more interviews with leading Christians visit premierchristianradio.com/theprofile  

Once again, a new series. Join me as I explore the worst in human nature with Jack London in London's East End, in The People of the Abyss.

In the late 1800s, London's East End was one of the poorest, most crime ridden areas in what was at the time one of the world's greatest cities. Homelessness, prostitution, and violence were every day occurrences. However, an even darker shadow would soon befall the area, and the citizens of the East End would live in terror of walking the streets at night for fear they may run into one of history's most notorious serial killers. Join Chris, Johnny and Carter in this History Creeps round table discussion of the Whitechapel Murderer himself, Jack the Ripper.

Performer and Artistic Director of Riksteatern in Sweden, Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE joins us to discuss her journey from London's East End to Stockholm. We talk about how whether the arts is in a better and more diverse place than when Josette launched PUSH festival in 2000 which promoted black theatre, how Nina Simone became her "GPS" and how important the education and delivery of her production, Nina: A story about me and Nina Simone in particular is so important to its staging. Let us know what you think of our quick fire round by sending us a tweet (twitter.com/youngvictheatre) and leave us a review on iTunes or some love on Soundcloud.

The most authentic novel of gangster family life ever written, from the No. 1 bestselling author. The Bailey brothers are gangsters determined to make their mark in the world. Peter and Daniel are chalk and cheese in many ways - Peter's calm exterior belies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's penchant for spectacular violence is legendary - but together they are unstoppable. From the late seventies they rule London's East End and, when their sons join the business, it seems that no one can touch the powerful Baileys. Although it's never easy at the top; there is always someone waiting to take you down - sometimes even those closest to you . . . Lena Bailey is determined to shield her youngest child Tania from the Life. But when a terrible tragedy occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to their world in a way that forces her to make an irrevocable choice that will determine her future. Audible UK: http://adbl.co/2uqqRsK Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2sY6bdx Audiobooks.com: http://bit.ly/2twY4q7

This episode, Stepney, Toffees & Extermination. At the turn of the century in Stepney, East London  there lived a boy named Arthur Bacon. Aurthur used to run errands for the local residents.On a street called Jubilee Street, there was a dilapidated block of flats that provided cheap lodgings, run by a Russian Jew. Arthur used to run errands for this landlord and tenents  and one day whilst doing just that, he met a big Georgian guy called Mr Ivanovic. Mr Ivanovic had just arrived from Russia and didn't really know much about life in London.  The song 'Flowers Of Fortune' inspired by this tale and included in this episode, is available for free download at www.songsfromthehowlingsea.com.  The video accompanying this story can be found at the Songs From The Howling Sea YouTube channel.

Explorer and writer Levison Wood; author Kimberley Chambers; journalist and writer John de St Jorre and performer and playwright Annie Siddons join Libby Purves. Kimberley Chambers is a former market trader, DJ and minicab driver who is now a best-selling author. She came to fiction late in life, writing during her down time as a cabbie. Inspired by her 'colourful life', the books are gritty crime novels with a twist of dark humour set in and around London's East End and featuring a cast of spirited characters. Her latest release, Backstabber is published by Harper Collins. John de St Jorre is a journalist and writer. In his memoir, Darling Baby Mine, he writes about the search for his mother who was erased from the family history. Unable to find so much as a photo of her, the distant memory of a woman laughing while smoking is the only image of her he has. He grew up in wartime Britain under the care of his father and stepmother and it wasn't until he reached adulthood that he began to piece together his mother's tragic story. Darling Baby Mine is published by Quartet. Annie Siddons is a playwright, performer and musician. Her new show How (Not) to live in Suburbia is based on her own experiences of loneliness when she felt adrift as a single mother living in what she calls one of London's 'most married' suburbs. Annie takes a poignant and humorous look at what it is like to live in a community where you don't fit in, the compromises people make for the sake of their children, how chronic loneliness manifests itself and her own personal quest to cure it. How (Not) to live in Suburbia is at the Soho Theatre and later on tour. Levison Wood is an explorer, photographer and author. He spent ten years in the British Army and led expeditions on five continents. He has travelled in over 80 countries and spent a number of years living in the wilds of Africa and Asia. For his most recent expedition, he set out to trek 1800 miles from Mexico to Columbia which was filmed for the Channel 4 series, Walking the Americas. Beginning in the north-eastern tip of Mexico, he tackles the entire length of Central America, through eight countries before attempting to cross the treacherous Darien Gap into Colombia and South America. His book Walking the Americas is published by Hodder and Stoughton. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Much was made of crime in Victorian London. The Victorians were terrified of the lower-classes, particularly down-and-out men living in the crowded outskirts of the city who, they thought, were lurking in the shadows, just waiting for the opportunity to arise for a well-timed theft, brawl, or even worse. Life, for most, was hard. But in 1888, Londoners clamoring for a bit of excitement to spice up the drudgery of their lives got far more than they bargained for. They got weeks of abject terror surrounding a madman who slaughtered women in London's East End... who was never identified or caught. And more than 100 years later, we are still no closer to really identifying one of the most terrible killers of all time.  Or are we? In this first half of our special two-part Halloween episode, we are going to delve into a theory that identifies Jack the Ripper as the English painter Walter Sickert. And come back next week to hear the second half of our show and see images of Sickert's work.  //SUBSCRIBE and review us on iTunes HERE!  And follow us on Twitter and on Instagram for more artsy goodness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artcuriouspod/                                                                  Twitter: https://twitter.com/artcuriouspod Looking for a transcription of this episode? Check it out here. Not to be used for distribution or any other purpose without permission.  Want even MORE information? Check out the links below: BBC History of Jack the Ripper How Jack the Ripper Worked FBI Case File on Jack the Ripper http://www.jack-the-ripper.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpudlian playwright Diane Samuels talks to Judi Herman about identity and change from London's East End 1919 to now. These themes feature in her play Poppy + George, about Northerner Poppy Wright, who is taken on at a tailoring workshop by the proprietor Smith, a Russian Jew with a Chinese past. It's here that Poppy also meets Tommy the music hall artist and George the chauffeur, both changed by serving in the trenches. Diane also discusses her new project (at 21:49), Song of Dina, a multimedia oratorio with music by composer Maurice Chernick, based on the story of the Patriarch Jacob’s only daughter.

Hello and welcome to episode 24 of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast. Sharmadean Reid began WAH in 2005 as a little London-based fanzine about girls in hip-hop, which grew into a nail art empire praised by Vogue, Grazia, The New York Times, The Independant and countless other sources. Sharmadean had been working as a trend consultant since graduating from Central St Martins and instantly jumped at the idea to create WAH Nails in London's East End, Dalston. As WAH grew the company began to do shows at London Fashion Week, parties for huge brands such as Nike, Marc Jacobs and Diesel and had a successful week-long pop up salon in Selfridges. Since then, Sharmadean has been featured in Vogue as a part of the 'New Generation' and has opened a shop in Topshop, Oxford Circus. Following the brand's success, WAH has gained a cult following including the singer Lily Allen, and continues to grow steadily while staying true to WAH's roots. Asos Editor Danielle Radojcin talks to Sharmadean about brand's growth, including... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Poverty, slums and hungry children. Find out what sights met Doctor Barnardo in London's East End in 1866 with historians Sarah Wise and Ken Worpole. If you enjoy listening to this event do take a look at the other events we have coming up at www.bishopsgate.org.uk.

Donny and Jim review the new Fox drama 201CThe Following201D drama series starring Kevin Bacon and created by Kevin Williamson & Ripper Street- a BBC mini-series set in Whitechapel in London's East End in 1889, six months after the infamous Jack the Ripper murders We are now on Stitcher radio Send any feedback to nothingsonpodcast@gmail.com http://www.hhwlod.com/ http://thetaylornetwork.wordpress.com/

Donny and Jim review the new Fox drama 201CThe Following201D drama series starring Kevin Bacon and created by Kevin Williamson & Ripper Street- a BBC mini-series set in Whitechapel in London's East End in 1889, six months after the infamous Jack the Ripper murders We are now on Stitcher radio Send any feedback to nothingsonpodcast@gmail.com http://www.hhwlod.com/ http://thetaylornetwork.wordpress.com/

In 2004 Rob Forkan and his three siblings lost their parents in the tsunami in Sri Lanka and narrowly escaped death themselves. Penniless, hungry and without documents it took the children a week to hitchhike 200km before they were able to return to Britain. Rob and his brother Paul have now set up a footwear business selling flip flops. A portion of their profits will go towards their 'Orphans for Orphans' initiative which supports a school in India. In 2014, the 10th anniversary of the tsunami, they are hoping to set up a children's home in India as a memorial to their parents. Sir Michael Parker is the producer behind over three hundred public events including the Royal Tournament and the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations. His new book gives the inside story of the chaos behind some of the events he managed - successfully hidden from spectators and audiences around the world, and often much to the Queen's amusement. His book, 'It's All Going Terribly Wrong - The Accidental Showman' is published by Bene Factum Publishing. Hannah Lowe's debut collection of poems, Chick, is about her late father, a Chinese-Jamaican migrant who disappeared at night to play cards or dice in London's East End. Chick was her father's gambling nickname. After his death Hannah investigated his secret world, visiting the casinos where he played and meeting the men he gambled alongside. Chick is published by Bloodaxe Books. Jimmy Osmond is the youngest member of the Osmond family. He is about to begin a UK tour of 'Boogie Nights The 70s Musical - In Concert' along with brothers Merrill and Jay, performing their hits Crazy Horses and Love Me For A Reason. Boogie Nights The 70s Musical plays 50 dates across the UK. Producer: Paula McGinley.

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From Petticoat Lane legend Mike Stern to 'bagel poet' Ben Mandelson, we pay tribute to the Jewish East End of London – recalling a lost community whose influence lives on, through its food, its personalities and its spirit

In Episode F, your hosts Kate and Kathleen describe the fetid rancid squalid nightmare that was the Five Points neighborhood.  This was the worst slum in the history of the planet.  (Okay, tied for worst with London's East End circa 1841.)  Learn where it was and how it came about.  Hear about the horrific living conditions, famous criminals from the area (including Hellcat Maggie!), and the reformers who helped spur unprecedented recovery. If you want to learn more: Five Points: The Book! Gangs of New York: The Book!

On 4 October 1936, fascists clashed with Jews, socialists and anarchists in London. It is often hailed as the day that fascism was defeated in Britain. Bill Fishman was a Jewish teenager from London's East End when he got caught up in the fighting. Photo: Getty Images. (This programme was first broadcast last year)

Presenter Claudia Hammond starts a new series of All in the Mind by joining mothers and babies at a travelling, high-tech language lab in a Children's Centre in London's East End. The testing session is just one of many to be carried out over the next two years in the communities of two of London's most deprived boroughs, Tower Hamlets and Newham. Parents and babies are being invited to participate in a novel psychological study to investigate whether researchers can pick up very early indicators of later language or attention problems in infants as young as 6 months. The babies will be retested and assessed again when they are two years old. The travelling 'babylab' is a high tech computer screen, set up in local children's centres. The baby sits in front of it and is played various videos and sounds aimed at testing how sensitive he or she is to speech and other aspects of their environments. The computer screen also contains a camera and eye movement tracker, so as well as testing the infants it also records all their responses to what they are seeing and hearing. For example, at 6 months old, babies should be very interested in looking at faces and mouths when people are speaking, learning which mouth shapes match particular speech sounds. At this age they are likely to know the difference between the look of a mouth saying 'ba' as opposed to 'ga'. This is part of their earliest language development. If they are not able to make these and other discriminations, it could be a sign of language and other developmental problems to come. This seems to be the case from studies of babies in formal university laboratories. But this new project aims to find out whether reliable predictors of language and learning difficulties can be picked up with testing equipment out in the real world. And in particular in communities at the lower end of the socio-economic scale. Children from this section of society are at greater risk of language and other developmental problems than children in better-off areas. The community testing sessions are also aimed at increasing parents' understanding and appreciation of how their babies learn about language and the world around them, and demonstrating just how clever their infants are - even at 6 months. The research project is run by the University of East London and Birkbeck College London. The psychologists hope their findings will in the future allow the identification of individual children with potential problems at the youngest age possible. The idea is that the earliest that weaknesses are identified, the greater the chance the children can be helped to catch up in the development of their communication and social skills.

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the actor Terence Stamp. Terence Stamp was one of the new group of confident, beautiful, working class young people who came to define the 1960s. He shared a flat with Michael Caine, dated the actress Julie Christie and the first supermodel Jean Shrimpton. He became an overnight success - and won an Oscar nomination - for his first film role as Billy Budd. He acted alongside Christie in Far from the Madding Crowd and found further fame with roles in The Collector and Modesty Blaise. He was driven to act after first seeing Beau Geste when he was just a small boy - the cinema offered an escape route from the monochrome world of London's East End. But when the 1960s ended he found he was offered fewer interesting roles, his relationship with Shrimpton ended and he headed eastwards on a journey of self-discovery. Now 66, he's suave, still acting and recently married. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Impromptu No.4 in C sharp Minor by Frédéric Chopin Book: Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Luxury: One of his wheat-free loaves

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is a businessman who started life as one of 10 children in a poor family in Donegal, moved with his family to London's East End and started his career at Matchbox Toys in Hackney. From there, he worked his way up the corporate ladder of several large companies until 10 years ago he organised and led a management buy-out of Compass - part of Grand Metropolitan. Now extremely rich in his own right, he'll be talking to Sue Lawley about the controversy he then attracted. Known as 'The Caterer' because of his business background, he went on to acquire London Weekend Television and controversially to take over the Forte Group. He'll be discussing his early ambitions to be a priest, his days at a seminary, the high-achieving nature of his family and how he coped with the stress of the Granada takeover of the Forte Group. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Norma Casta Diva by Vincenzo Bellini Book: The History of the World by J M Roberts Luxury: Painting kit (easel, oils, brushes)

BBC TV's Birds Of A Feather is one of the country's favourite comedy programmes, attracting audiences of 14 or 15 million on a Sunday evening. This week, one of its co-stars, Pauline Quirke, will be cast well away from Chigwell as she prepares to set sail for Radio 4's desert island. Known more famously perhaps as Sharon of Sharon 'n' Tracey, she'll be talking to Sue Lawley about her poor upbringing in London's East End, her first role as a child arsonist at the age of 10 in Dixon of Dock Green and her most recent appearance as a 22-stone putative murderess in The Sculptress. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor Book: Crying With Laughter by Bob Monkhouse Luxury: Shampoo

This week's Desert Island Discs castaway is the effervescent actress Barbara Windsor. She'll be talking to Sue Lawley about her early life in London's East End, the Carry On films for which she is, of course, best known, and the strain of a tumultuous private life often hidden behind the public facade of an irrepressibly good-humoured cockney sparrow. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Extract from The Secret Life Of Anthony Hancock by Galton & Simpson Book: A book about Hollywood Luxury: Writing materials and a Union flag

The castaway on this week's Desert Island Discs is a monk, a man at peace with solitude, but whose life has been spent fighting the cause of the oppressed and dispossessed, from South Africa to London's East End. He is Bishop Trevor Huddleston, former Bishop of Stepney and President of the Anti-Apartheid Movement. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his long and varied life. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Fidelio - The Prisoners Chorus by Ludwig van Beethoven Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse Luxury: Binoculars

MADERA ON THE ONES & TWOS ... Its another vinyl special today! Old school meets new cool with lots of music not available digitally; fresh World Music 2.0 swag from the recent Independent Label Market held in London's East End.