Boats, nature and river guardianship

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 [email protected] 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. 

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

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 WoodmeadeMusic: Excerpts from Moon RiverMons Jacet - Chanting WavesSpider Bags - El Rock and RollPaul Collins Beat - Rock and Roll GirlThank 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. 

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 DavisonMusic:  Hometime and Long Way Home by Mirco AltenbachTangos de Granada by VentanasSpecial thanks to London Gypsies and Travellers

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 WoodmeadeCover art by Marnie CoxPowered by Transmission Roundhouse

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 WoodmeadeCover art by Marnie CoxPowered by Transmission Roundhouse

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 CoxPowered by Transmission Roundhouse

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