Roman Road (aka Dennis Waterman in the East End) with Author Paul Talling

Event information

During the late 1980s, Dennis Waterman was introduced to the Roman Road area by his friend and colleague, The Sweeney/Minder director, Terry Green. They published a book of Terry's photographs of its local sites and characters. Paul Talling has retraced their steps and on this guided walking tour we revisit these places and see what they are today with Paul reading from the book and adding his own historical anecdotes, tangents and the odd bit of dereliction. Even if you are not a fan of Dennis Waterman, there will be plenty to interest everyone on this tour.

There will be a pub break along the way and Paul will be handing out free raffle tickets on each walk when you will have the chance to win a copy of Dennis Waterman in the East End. The walk starts at Bethnal Green tube and finishes near Mile End tube. The duration of this tour is approximately 5 hours. After the walk, you are welcome to join Paul for drinks.

From the dust jack inner flap of Dennis Waterman in the East End:

'Welcome to the real East End.

Dennis Waterman is our best-loved Londoner. It has to be said that Dennis is not an East-Ender - but he has been introduced to it by his friend and colleague, Minder director, Terry Green. Dennis and Terry share the East End with the rest of us. The Real East End won't be with us forever. The invasion of Yuppies and the much-loathed demolitions and new tower-blocks have done their best to infiltrate this area of character. So far, they haven't won. So join Dennis Waterman on his very personal tour of the East End and discover the people and places that make up London's most vital area.'

Dogs are welcome. The tour does not involve trespassing on private property.

By purchasing a ticket for a walk, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• Although public liability insurance is held, the organiser shall not be held responsible for accidents, injury, loss or damage to persons or property as a consequence of participation in Paul Talling's walks. Ticket holders are responsible for their safety while taking part in a walk. The guide is responsible for showing ticket holders sites of interest, but not to steward ticket holders across roads etc.

• The tour goes ahead regardless of the weather. No refunds due to inclement weather are given.

• The walk will depart promptly at the advertised time & will not wait for late-comers. If a ticket holder misses the walk, no refund will be given. You are strongly urged to check TFL for weekend engineering works that may affect your journey.

• Once a ticket has been purchased, the agency is unable to offer a refund or swap dates.