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SUMMARY:Riverside Studios at 50: Sir Lenny Henry in Conversation with Gyles Brandreth
DESCRIPTION:A comedy legend returns to the venue that saw some of his greatest triumphs. Sir Lenny Henry in Conversation with Gyles Brandreth is a special live event taking place at Riverside Studios\, Hammersmith\, on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 7pm\, as part of the venue’s 50th anniversary celebrations. \nBroadcaster\, author and wit Gyles Brandreth — familiar to audiences from Just a Minute and Celebrity Gogglebox — will interview Sir Lenny about his remarkable journey from groundbreaking stand-up comedian to one of the UK’s most versatile and prolific creative forces. The event will be recorded live as an episode of Gyles Brandreth’s chart-topping podcast Rosebud\, giving audiences a front-row seat at a piece of broadcasting history. \nThe connection between Sir Lenny and Riverside Studios goes back to 1988 — a pivotal year in which he was performing to sold-out crowds at the venue while simultaneously presenting the very first Red Nose Day for Comic Relief\, helping to launch one of the UK’s most beloved charitable institutions. He has since gone on to achieve enormous success across stand-up\, acting\, writing\, directing\, and advocacy for diversity in the arts. \nAudiences will be invited to submit questions for Sir Lenny in advance of the evening\, creating an interactive element to this very special occasion. \nEvery ticket purchased helps sustain Riverside Studios as an inclusive\, accessible cultural hub\, supporting emerging artists and new writing for future generations. \nWhen: Tuesday 14 April 2026\, 7:00pm–8:30pm (approx.)\nWhere: Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, London W6 9BN\nTickets: Available at riversidestudios.co.uk
URL:https://putney.news/event/riverside-studios-at-50-sir-lenny-henry-in-conversation-with-gyles-brandreth/
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SUMMARY:Forgotten But Not  Lost - Janet Vaughan
DESCRIPTION:How a great medical pioneer once lost from the collective public memory\, was rediscovered.\nThe Friends of Putney Library are pleased to present a talk by Sheena Evans\, independent scholar and writer\, on her biography of Janet Vaughan. Having seen Vaughan being interviewed on television in 1984 as the scientist – and campaigner for social justice – among six ‘Women of Our Century’\, she determined to place on record the fascinating and often exciting story of this woman\, described by one eminent contemporary as ‘unquestionably one of the great figures of medicine of this century’.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Vaughan\nThis free talk will be held in Putney Library’s Meeting Hall on Thursday 19th April. Refreshments from 6.00pm and the talk will run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Cash donations gratefully accepted.
URL:https://putney.news/event/forgotten-but-not-lost-janet-vaughan/
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SUMMARY:Riverside Studios at 50: Goodness Gracious Me in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:A landmark reunion at the place where it all began. Goodness Gracious Me in Conversation brings together the original stars of one of British television’s most celebrated and culturally significant comedy shows\, at Riverside Studios\, Hammersmith\, on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 5pm. \nNina Wadia\, Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE and Kulvinder Ghir are joined by BBC commissioner and producer Jon Plowman CBE — whose credits include Smith & Jones\, French & Saunders\, and Absolutely Fabulous — to look back on the creation\, production\, and enduring cultural impact of their now-legendary series. \nThe story of Goodness Gracious Me began right here at Riverside Studios in 1995\, when it premiered as a live show called Peter Sellers is Dead. From those Riverside roots\, it went on to conquer BBC Radio and then BBC Television as a hilarious and groundbreaking sketch show featuring a British Asian cast\, challenging and reshaping perceptions of British identity along the way. It remains one of the most important comedy series in UK broadcasting history. \nThis is a genuinely unique reunion — a rare opportunity to hear directly from the creative team behind a show that changed British comedy and culture. The event is part of Riverside Studios’ 50th anniversary season celebrating the extraordinary talent that has found a home at the venue since 1976. \nEvery ticket purchased supports Riverside Studios’ continued mission to champion emerging artists and make the arts accessible to all. \nWhen: Sunday 26 April 2026\, 5:00pm–6:30pm (approx.)\nWhere: Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, London W6 9BN\nTickets: Available at riversidestudios.co.uk
URL:https://putney.news/event/riverside-studios-at-50-goodness-gracious-me-in-conversation/
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SUMMARY:People's Emergency Briefing in Putney
DESCRIPTION:Introduced by Chris Packham\, this 45-minute film brings together key clips from the 3-hour-long National Emergency Briefing shown to MPs and others. The screening will be followed by discussion of the film and what we can all do\, especially at the local level. Hosted by XR Wandsworth\, Greener Jobs Alliance and Greenpeace South West London. The local MP and local councillors have been invited.
URL:https://putney.news/event/peoples-emergency-briefing-in-putney/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Putney\, Putney High Street\, London\, England\, SW15 1SN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:From Dust to Ashes: The Development of Cremation in England & Wales\, 1874 to 2025 - a talk by Dr Brian Parsons.
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Putney Library are delighted to welcome back Dr Brian Parsons\, author and funeral historian\, to give this fully illustrated presentation. The talk will start by tracing the factors that led up to the first cremation at Woking in March 1885\, followed by an analysis of why cremation was so slow to develop in subsequent decades. The post-World War years witnessed a dramatic rise in the preference for cremation; today\, just over 80 per cent of funerals are at a crematorium. The final part of this talk explores this replacement of burial along with current themes such as direct cremation and the introduction of ‘Water Cremation’.\nDr Brian Parsons has worked in funeral directing in London since 1982. He now focuses on staff training\, but also researches the history of funeral service along with the development of cremation and London cemeteries. He is the author of a number of books including The London Way of Death\, Committed to the Cleansing Flame\, (with Hugh Meller) London Cemeteries: An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer\, and (with Peter C Jupp) From Dust to Ashes. The Development of Cremation in England & Wales\, 1874-2025.\nRefreshments from 6.00pm and this FREE talk will begin at 6.30pm. Cash donations gratefully accepted.
URL:https://putney.news/event/from-dust-to-ashes-the-development-of-cremation-in-england-wales-1874-to-2025-a-talk-by-dr-brian-parsons/
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SUMMARY:Riverside Studios at 50: Gyles Brandreth – Up Memory Lane
DESCRIPTION:One of Britain’s most irrepressible storytellers comes home. Gyles Brandreth – Up Memory Lane is a wonderfully personal and entertaining afternoon at Riverside Studios\, Hammersmith\, on Sunday 28 June 2026 at 4pm\, closing out the venue’s extraordinary 50th anniversary celebration season. \nGyles Brandreth — broadcaster\, author\, former MP\, actor\, and one of the nation’s most cherished raconteurs — has appeared in no fewer than three productions at Riverside Studios over the years. Now he returns for a very personal trip up memory lane\, sharing hilarious tales from the best and worst moments of his unlikely life\, including backstage stories from his time at the venue. \nJoining him on stage is his friend and collaborator Harriet Jaine\, producer of his chart-topping\, multi-million-download podcast\, who will help guide the afternoon with warmth and wit. Together they promise an occasion filled with laughter\, nostalgia\, and the kind of unexpected revelations that only a life as eventful as Gyles Brandreth’s can produce. \nKnown to millions from Just a Minute\, Celebrity Gogglebox\, the Rosebud podcast and decades of television\, radio and stage work\, Brandreth brings a unique combination of erudition\, self-deprecation and showmanship to everything he does. This promises to be a genuinely unmissable afternoon for fans of great storytelling. \nThe event is part of Riverside Studios’ 50th anniversary season\, and every ticket purchased helps support the venue’s mission to keep the arts inclusive and accessible for emerging creatives and future generations. \nWhen: Sunday 28 June 2026\, 4:00pm–5:30pm (approx.)\nWhere: Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, London W6 9BN\nTickets: Available at riversidestudios.co.uk
URL:https://putney.news/event/riverside-studios-at-50-gyles-brandreth-up-memory-lane/
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