Compilation: Home, Fear and Loneliness
The sounds of the historic and influential city, through its music, life, noise and the voices of Londoners of all backgrounds.
London could claim to be the capital of the world in 2012.
It will host the Olympics Games and mark the 60th year of the Queen's reign.
But away from the pomp and tradition, what is life like for the nearly eight million people who call it home?
This is another chance to hear the first three chapters of the London Chronicles.
The audio journeys by Francesca Panetta that lead you through the sounds, life and music on the streets of London.
This is London as you have never heard it before.
The London Chronicles was produced and directed by Francesca Panetta.
For the 麻豆社 Pandita Louram, Xavier Zapata and Pearce Lynch. Edited by Fiona Crack.
(Image: Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on 1 January 2012. Credit: Getty Images)
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- Sat 18 Feb 2012 22:32GMT麻豆社 World Service Online
- Sun 19 Feb 2012 13:32GMT麻豆社 World Service Online