Well, it’s over for another year. Time to settle down, relax, and get ready for another batch of shopping in the January sales. On TV, Londonist likes: Carmen (BBC2, 13:45-16:25) This just might be the world’s most famous opera, and even if you’re not an opera fan, you’ll definitely recognise some of the songs. From the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, this production features an international cast, impressive sets and live animals. My......

It's the 30th year for the Laurence Olivier Awards, the biggest and arguably the most coveted item of recognition and achievement for London theatre. Presented this year by Richard "I don't believe it!" Wilson, the gala night on 26th February will mean the gathering of a thousand luvvies all congratulating one another in loud, extremely well pronounced, carefully projected tones. It's the annual Oscars for the theatre, but with far less of the red......

Expect an increase in the number of headphones appearing on regular bus users to help drown out the dead robotic voice of fate... Visually impaired people should find London's buses easier to use if plans to introduce next stop announcements prove successful. The system, similar to the one used on the London Underground network, is being tested on Arriva's route 149 buses, in north London. What we're concerned about is that someone in their......