Damian Ortega Controller of the Universe, 2007. Photo by durga_akv from flickr.
Damian Ortega Controller of the Universe, 2007. Photo by durga_akv from flickr.
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London Essentials: November 2010
Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired on Friday, November 5th, 2010

Whether or not you have a visit to London town coming up in the next weeks, here's a smart and entertaining view of the moment including: an exhibition at Barbican Centre (Damián Ortega), music to follow (Crystal Castles, Nero, and Yuk) and always a hidden locale to savor (tease: shop where Harry Potter bought his wand). Phil Stocker always shares wise links and tips. (13 minutes)

Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired Monday, September 26th, 2011

Special show with tips on blogs about hidden London, or at least parts that aren't in the tourist guide, good bits of history, walking tours, and Phil's hippest new friend lists her top 3 things to do in London. Plus a teary goodbye to co-host Katie.


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Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Phil Stocker discusses two great new happenings going on in London in August 2011: a new exhibit on cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and a little store in the East End called Les Trois Garcon that ends up being even more creepy than it first appears to be.


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Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired Monday, May 9th, 2011

Stocker's May 2011 London picks include five art galleries participating in First Thursdays, a monthly event that combines art galleries and beer, a 1944 fantasy drama at Southwark Playhouse, and a performance where the audience is blindfolded.


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Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired Monday, March 14th, 2011

Attention attention!: Stocker concedes regimented vacation is over. Back to hard work and no play to provide you the hottest tunes stuck in this Brit's brain, plus this month's actual good thing to do: Secret Cinema...


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Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired Friday, December 17th, 2010

Nothing says holidays like spending quality time with the family. However, prolonged family exposure also runs the risk of driving any person mental. Your London Essentials host Philip Stocker provides theatrical catharsis and a musical refuge.


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Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired Monday, October 11th, 2010

the October 2010 London picks.


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Hosted by Phil Stocker
Originally aired Friday, September 24th, 2010

Phil Stocker’s September 2010 report features Blood & Gifts a play at the National Theatre, commissioned by Lincoln Center in New York. His music radar picks up on Breakage, Pulled Apart By Horses, and Fenech Soler. And more...


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