Being Quote by A. J. Odudu

The biggest obstacle when I was younger was geographical. I was living in Blackburn and the ITV and BBC studios were in London, and…

— A. J. Odudu

When I first came to London to find work in TV, it was impossible because someone needs to take that chance on you.

— Vick Hope

Ever since I was little it was programmed into me that London is where great theatre occurs and all the big shows you love…

— Zach Braff

I came from an era when I was so proud to be working for the British Broadcasting Corporation.

— Noel Edmonds

London has this culture of the theatre that is so big, it was a like a dream - but I never had a thought…

— Elena Roger

I know that I want to do my one-man show eventually, and that would talk about my life and about how football inspires me.…

— Eddie George

I've chosen not to go to Sky or ITV because the programmes I've made at the BBC, I want to carry on making.

— Fiona Bruce

I don't see coming down to London and talking to people and making TV shows as real work. The only reason I do it…

— Guy Martin

At Bristol I found it quite difficult to continue trying to balance three things - teaching, research and public engagement, for which television was…

— Alice Roberts

I moved to London to focus on my career and get the most out of my career that I can do.

— Josh Taylor

By moving to London I removed myself from the madness of the entertainment industry. I love the city and the culture, and it was…

— Gillian Anderson

Starting my career in London was no accident because the city and the industry here are all about theatre and drama, and I respond…

— Erin O'Connor