1. Long Live Traditions !
No doubt, London is the coolest city in Europe, but also very attached to time-honoured traditions. Emmanuelle starts the day in Knightsbridge where preparations for the Queen Charlotte Debutants' Ball are in full swing. And when night falls in London, one should not miss the magic of the Mandir in Hindi temple, the largest Hindu temple that has been built outside of India…
2. All Things New at the East End
London’s East End, once a working class and immigrants’ district - ill-famed for its gangsters and serial killers - has now become a place for artists. We’ll go for a unique sensual experience in the mysterious home of Dennis Sever… We’ll end the day in the basements of the once disreputable area around Brick Lane with its cabarets and its wonderfully weird and burlesque shows…
3. City in Green
Hidden behind the high red brick walls of Chelsea lies one of London’s most beautiful garden, a green laboratory where they grew tea and cotton in the 18th century. Our green visit also leads us to King’s Cross to Oliver Rowe’s restaurant. This young “urban chef” takes us to the most unlikely places that grow fruit and vegetables in the city…
4. So Eccentric ! Click here to watch an extract!
Could it be that Londoners have lost their sense of extravaganza that the whole world admires ? To find the answer, Emmanuelle sets off to get re-married by Amanda Rogers, a young woman who just obtained permission to organise marriage ceremonies…weird and wonderful, of course. The evening is reserved for lovers of strong emotions at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, the little theatre of horrors owned by Madam Carnesky…