Dwelling

Marnie Woodmeade
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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?

Episodes

  1. 17/02/2023

    Welcome to Dwelling

    When you think of home, what do you think of? In the face of a housing crisis with home becoming harder to find, meet the people who are seeking alternatives.  Brand new series dropping 6th of March

    1 min

  2. 06/03/2023

    Squats, protest and Olive Morris

    Squats have been demonised by the media, but how have empty buildings supported the feminist, environmental and black power movement? Voices include Hollis from the Advisory Service of Squatters, Ross and other anonymous contributors. Special thanks to Lambeth Archives for the permission to use the archives of Remembering Olive Morris.  Produced and hosted by Marnie Woodmeade  Cover art by Marnie Cox Powered by Transmission Roundhouse

    31 min

  3. 06/03/2023

    Boats, nature and river guardianship

    Boats are booming, as more and more people take to the rivers and canals. But what does this mean for the waterways they call home?  Voices include Maddie, Colin from National Bargee Travellers Association and Paul Powlesland.  Produced and hosted by Marnie Woodmeade Cover art by Marnie Cox Powered by Transmission Roundhouse

    32 min

  4. 06/03/2023

    Vehicle dwellers, vanlife and the open road

    The boom of vanlife has often meant vans are presented as a ‘nomadic dream’. But what is it really like for vehicle dwellers?  Voices include Adam, Shannon Lawford, Robin and Finn.  Produced and voiced by Marnie Woodmeade Cover art by Marnie Cox Powered by Transmission Roundhouse

    31 min

  5. 13/03/2023

    Roma, poets and storytellers

    You can’t tell the history of nomadism and home without speaking to Roma communities. This episode explores how family and community have created homes, whether nomadic or static, in the face of appalling discrimination. Voices include Gemma Lees, Rosamaria Kostic Cisneros, Millie Cooper and Richard O'Neill. Dramaturgy and consultancy by Alessandra Davison Music:  Hometime and Long Way Home by Mirco Altenbach Tangos de Granada by Ventanas Special thanks to London Gypsies and Travellers

    31 min

  6. 20/03/2023

    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.

    33 min

  7. 26/03/2023

    Housing co-ops, community and the future?

    With the future of home uncertain, co-ops are the mythical unicorn of an answer. But what is home like there, and can it be replicated on a wider scale? Voices include Levent Karimol, Sim, Iain Tuckett and other anonymous contributors.  Produced and presented by Marnie Woodmeade

    34 min

  8. 01/05/2024

    Call for Stories - Dwelling Series 2

    Hello Dwelling listeners! Thank you so much to everyone who listened to the first series, the response has been incredible. We are coming back for a second series, and this time, we want to hear from you. If you have a story of home that you want to share email marniewoodmeade@gmail.com or dm me on instagram @marnie.wm.  If you're a renter, a homeowner, you live in social housing or just want to chat about housing I want to hear your stories.

    1 min

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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?

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  • Creator
    Marnie Woodmeade
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marnie Woodmeade
  • Show Website
    Dwelling