London's BFI Southbank is to host a season of films to mark the centenary of film producer Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli who, with Canadian producer Harry Saltzman, brought James Bond to the big screen. Outside the world of Bond, Broccoli formed Warwick Films with Irving Allen where … [Read more...]
Christmas shopping German style on London’s Southbank
Shoppers and tourists looking for a slightly different Christmas experience may wish to pay a visit to a German style Christmas Market which will be located on London’s Southbank from November 21st. The Cologne Christmas Market in London promises to offer a wide range of unique … [Read more...]
£4m redevelopment of Southbank rail arches
Network Rail is overseeing a £3.8m makeover of railway arches on London’s Southbank which is expected to provide almost 40,000ft² of new office space for up to 14 different businesses. Work on the first in Great Suffolk Street has recently been completed with arches in Chancel … [Read more...]
BFI Celebrates GPO Film Unit
The BFi Southbank is to host a series of screenings and events mark both its 75th anniversary and the 75 years since the General Post Office (GPO) founded the GPO Film Unit, responsible for one of the most distinctive and well-loved bodies of work in British film. The project will … [Read more...]
Older Londoners Celebrated
Older Londoners are being encouraged to join the Big Chair Dance at this year's Capital Age Festival next month. The festival celebrates the contribution older Londoners make the capital and is organised by the London Older People's Strategies Group (LOPSG) in partnership with … [Read more...]
Modern China Showcased In New Exhibition
The Hayward gallery in London’s Southbank Centre is to host a major new collection of 33 short documentaries, animations, art house films and features showcasing the prevailing mood of life in China today. My China Now is a collaboration with IA (Intelligent Alternative) Beijing … [Read more...]
Top Ten London Film Locations Announced
Battersea Park is London's most popular filming location according to figures released by Film London, the body which promotes the capital to film and television makers. The park has taken the top spot from the BA London Eye which is now in second place after heading up the list … [Read more...]
Enjoying The Thames
Yesterday's opening day of the two-day Thames Festival was a delightful demonstration of London at its best. Under a beautiful sunny sky crowds of thousands flocked to the Southbank to enjoy free entertainment including music and dance and munch on foods from the capital's diverse … [Read more...]





