Eel Pie island, hippies and rock’n’roll

A small island in Twickenham, once only accessible by boat turned into one of the greatest music venues of the 70s and then the largest commune in England. Can anarchy create home? Voices include Robin Hunter, Canadian Chris and Weed. Produced and presented by Marnie Woodmeade Music: Excerpts from Moon River Mons Jacet - Chanting Waves Spider Bags - El Rock and Roll Paul Collins Beat - Rock and Roll Girl Thank you to Aboena House and Albert Potrony for letting me use clips from Another Utopia, you can find the full film here. Thank you to Michele from Eel Pie Island Museum, you can find out more here. Clips from Look at Life - Eel Pie Island, watch the full video here. 

Om Podcasten

Finding and fighting for feelings of home. As the housing crisis deepens, home is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Join host Marnie Woodmeade as we speak to the people seeking alternatives. From abandoned buildings to lost rivers, they redefine what a home can be. But as restrictions on alternative lifestyles tighten, how can they protect their sanctuaries, sites of resistance and dwelling?