Tag archives: Writers

She’s the comedienne who has made a career out of falling over on television. But, for residents of Hammersmith, Miranda Hart is the local flat cap wearing lady who appears sure footed as she walks her dog, Peggy. Now her love of her pooch is the subject of her latest…

James White (b.1981) is an American-French architect, writer and illustrator who has been based in the UK for most of the last 15 years. Since moving to Hammersmith, London in January 2015, James has been enchanted by the distinctive buildings and cultural richness of Brackenbury. His ‘Brackenbury Buildings’ drawings offer…

Andy Nyman (above) talks about acting, writing, directing – and magic. You were born in Leicester in 1966. Are you a football fan? No, but my dad was the dentist for Leicester City Football Club. How long have you lived in the area? I moved here in 1987 and have…

Toby Young (above) talks to Jo Reynolds about growing up. Why did you set up the West London Free School (WLFS) here? Initially we looked in Ealing but the council was pretty unhelpful. Hammersmith and Fulham were a lot more friendly. As well as this secondary school, you’ve just opened…