The borough Wandsworth is getting its own radio drama, hitting the airwaves this summer for London Borough of Culture.
The Wandsworth Way will bring the borough’s stories to life with a brand new 40-part weekly drama produced by award winning local broadcaster Riverside Radio, in collaboration with, and is ed by Wandsworth Council as part of its year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2025.
Set across the borough and written with the help of local people, the show promises entertaining storylines and down-to-earth, unforgettable characters who are bound to make you fall in love with the heartfelt show.
At the heart of the story is Tash Defoe, a world-famous author returning to Wandsworth after years away, and Mike Hardy, a fiercely proud local cabbie.
When their worlds collide in unexpected ways, they find themselves travelling across the borough, both literally and emotionally, as they rediscover what ‘home’ really means.
The soap has been written by Audio and Radio Industry award winning playwright James Fritz in collaboration with a team of local writers and performers.
Fritz said: “I’m thrilled to be working on this ambitious and necessary project, and to be given the chance to work with so many brilliant Wandsworth writers on telling a new, epic story about their area. It’s going to be a lot of fun!”
The first episode will air on Sunday June 29 at 5pm on Riverside Radio, with new episodes every Sunday until April 2026.
Cllr Kemi Akinola, deputy leader of Wandsworth Council, said: “I’m so excited that Wandsworth is getting its very own radio soap opera. It’s the perfect way to hear local voices and experiences, celebrate the people of Wandsworth and reflect the themes of culture, wellbeing and community at the heart of our year as London Borough of Culture. I can’t wait to listen!”
For more information and to get involved, visit thewandsworthway.com
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