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First transmitted in 1985, John Pitman talks to people who live and work in Soho, once known as London's 'crooked square mile'.

First transmitted in 1985, John Pitman talks to people who live and work in Soho, once known as London's 'crooked square mile'.

John meets Alfredo the doorman, who happens to have sung with Frank Sinatra, and Beryl the queen of sound effects, as she struggles to unzip a banana. He also hears a 1721 Stradivarius being cracked open and sympathises with retired wrestling master of ceremonies Frankie, who complains the girls just aren't what they used to be!

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29 minutes

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Thu 27 Mar 2025 00:25
BBC Four

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Presenter John Pitman

Broadcasts

  • Fri 8 Mar 1985 21:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 4 Sep 1985 21:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 26 Mar 2025 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 27 Mar 2025 00:25
    BBC Four

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