Look, Hear – Discover Oxford Road

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History is always in the making, and Oxford Road is always making history. Take an audio tour with us and discover the many stories being told by the Oxford Road community 30 years from now.

Episodes

  1. The IDR

    11/02/2021

    The IDR

    The Friends of the IDR are major advocates of the road's potential, but there are two sides to the ring road’s history. Performed by Claire Morgan and Tiffany King Thank You to Reg Vastern-King and everyone from The Friends of the IDR Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    10 min
  2. Ghosts

    11/02/2021

    Ghosts

    The Oxford Road is over a thousand years old and many people have passed away there. Let Adam Byrne introduce you to a few of them. Performed by Paul Gallantry and Tiffany King Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021 Learn about the Battle of Reading http://www.berkshirehistory.com/articles/reading_broadst.html Learn about Amelia Dyer https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/shocking-tale-notorious- reading-baby-18906245 Learn about Adam’s Phantom https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/victorian-crime-reading- mystery-murdered-10886699

    11 min
  3. Providence Chapel

    11/02/2021

    Providence Chapel

    The community at Providence Chapel have been caring for Reading’s homeless for decades, but how has COVID affected their operation? Performed by Tiffany King Thank you to John Davis Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    8 min
  4. Life During COVID

    11/02/2021

    Life During COVID

    How have the people along Oxford Road fared during the COVID Pandemic? Performed by Tiffany King with contributions from the community. Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    8 min
  5. The Lawyer and the Community

    11/02/2021

    The Lawyer and the Community

    Martin McDonald wasn’t born on Oxford Road, but it’s more his home than anywhere else. Performed by Caleb Obediah and Tiffany King Songs written and performed by Jordan Apap Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall Thank You to Bill Montague © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    8 min
  6. Demain 1953

    11/02/2021

    Demain 1953

    Son of a tailor, Jonathan Ryz, tells us what his grandfather’s shop means to him. Performed by Tiffany King Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall Thank you to Jonathan Ryz © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    12 min
  7. The Royal Meteorological Society

    11/02/2021

    The Royal Meteorological Society

    Mary Ratajowski, an odd sort of woman, has much to tell us about The Royal Meteorological Society. Performed by Claire Morgan and Tiffany King Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021 https://www.rmets.org/

    10 min
  8. Derek and his Bench

    11/02/2021

    Derek and his Bench

    Derek Webb spends his days watching the Oxford Road. Performed by Paul Gallantry and Tiffany King Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall Inspired by a poem by Kathy Tytler © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    12 min
  9. Culture Mix

    11/02/2021

    Culture Mix

    The Artistic Director of Culture Mix explains what music means to him. Performed by Caleb Obediah and Tiffany King Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall Music by RASPO Thank you to Mary Genis at Culture Mix © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    8 min
  10. Best Foods

    11/02/2021

    Best Foods

    Our guide competes in a cooking competition with two other Oxford Road locals. Performed by William Burrage, Victoria Wasilewska and Tiffany King Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall Music by RASPO © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    10 min
  11. Holy Trinity

    11/02/2021

    Holy Trinity

    Chris, pub landlord and church organist, takes us on a journey around the Holy Trinity Chapel. Performed by Paul Gallantry and Tiffany King Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall Music performed by Andre Jacobucci and mixed by Marius Hopley © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    10 min
  12. The Pavilion

    11/02/2021

    The Pavilion

    Amory Phillips tells us what the Oxford Road community means to LifeSpring Church. Performed by Claire Morgon and Tiffany King https://lifespringchurch.org.uk/ Written by Oli Hewson, Milli Dalton and Renee Quartey-Peluola Casting by Martha Haskins Directed by Matthew Whitelock Sound Engineering by Pedro Santos Theme music composed by Vladimir Grudinov Graphic Design by Courtney Higgs Photographic images by Emily Marshall © Copyright Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021

    10 min
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History is always in the making, and Oxford Road is always making history. Take an audio tour with us and discover the many stories being told by the Oxford Road community 30 years from now.

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