
S19E40 - 339. Hear the extraordinary stories of London's last gas lamplighters
Published: February 24, 2026
Duration: 56:18
Did you know that, even today, some of London's streets are lit by gas? Annabel Ross heading into the city's twilight zone to meet Aran Osman whose job it is to maintain these Victorian relics, which still illuminate much of Central London.
Annabel also talks to Annelie Whitfield, who is writing a book about artificial light and its effect on humans and animals.
Find Aran on Instagram @london_lamplighters
Find Annelie on Instagram @lighthumanuk
Our Facebook page is back! Search "Countryfile Magazine - Plodcast Community" or join the discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/groups...