The 24-hour city: London, UK
As investment in the night-time economy rises, we look at how this is working in London. Is anywhere else doing a better job?
As investment in the night-time economy rises, we look at how this is working in London. Is anywhere else doing a better job?
Presenter Fi Glover returns with two new panellists to analyse and critique the best policies from global cities: Dr Ellie Cosgrave, Director of UCL City Leadership Laboratory; and urbanist Professor Greg Clark. The team scour the world looking for the most inspirational cities, from those tackling environmental issues and urban violence, to encouraging political participation and transforming slums. Are they models other cities should follow?
Image: The City of London at night (Credit: Neil Hall/European Photopress Agency)
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What does London's 'Night Czar' do?
Duration: 02:03
Broadcasts
- Wed 17 Apr 2019 02:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online, Europe and the Middle East & West and Central Africa only
- Wed 17 Apr 2019 03:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service UK DAB/Freeview
- Wed 17 Apr 2019 04:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Australasia, South Asia, Americas and the Caribbean & East Asia only
- Wed 17 Apr 2019 12:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except News Internet
- Wed 17 Apr 2019 17:06GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Australasia
- Wed 17 Apr 2019 21:06GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service
- Sat 20 Apr 2019 16:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service News Internet
- Sun 21 Apr 2019 09:06GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except Europe and the Middle East
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The Compass
With ideas too big for a single episode, The Compass presents mini-series about society