0:00:02 > 0:00:03The most famous shopping street in the world
0:00:03 > 0:00:06in the heart of Britain's capital city.
0:00:06 > 0:00:11A mile and a half long with 30 million visitors each year.
0:00:11 > 0:00:13With some of the world's most famous shops...
0:00:13 > 0:00:15APPLAUSE AND CHEERING ..biggest stars...
0:00:15 > 0:00:17Kate Moss.
0:00:17 > 0:00:19..and busiest stations.
0:00:19 > 0:00:20Sorry, guys, stand back for me.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24What does it take to keep it running 24 hours a day...
0:00:24 > 0:00:27Busiest street in the world so it needs constant attention.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- ..seven days a week? - Oi! Clear off!
0:00:29 > 0:00:33You're going to be arrested on suspicion of attempted theft.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35Are you ready, London?
0:00:35 > 0:00:37A street that never sleeps.
0:00:37 > 0:00:39This sort of thing wouldn't happen anywhere else.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- Coming up... CHANTING:- Save the 12 Bar!
0:00:47 > 0:00:49..squatters take over a building in protest
0:00:49 > 0:00:52of an Oxford Street development.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Don't let the music die!
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- The developers want them out... - What the heck?
0:00:56 > 0:00:59..but the squatters aren't going quietly.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04A celebrity chef's cooking up a storm in a department store,
0:01:04 > 0:01:06but there's a problem with the oven.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09Good news? Not quite.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11And things are hanging by a thread at a local gallery
0:01:11 > 0:01:15that's trying to bring in its biggest ever work of art.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18Oh, mate. My heart's going boom, boom, boom, boom.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29In the shadow of Centre Point tower at the east end of Oxford Street
0:01:29 > 0:01:31is Denmark Street.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34This little stretch of Victorian shops and offices
0:01:34 > 0:01:36is a world away from the bright lights
0:01:36 > 0:01:38and big brands of its neighbour.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43But, as the heart of the British music industry for over 80 years,
0:01:43 > 0:01:46it's made a name for itself, literally.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49Welcome to Tin Pan Alley.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53It's the only street of music of its kind in the world.
0:01:53 > 0:01:58It is exclusively dedicated to music retail and music business.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02Henry Scott-Irvine is a music historian and writer.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04Number six just on the right there
0:02:04 > 0:02:07was the Sex Pistols' first rehearsal space.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09The Rolling Stones recorded at Regent Sounds
0:02:09 > 0:02:10at the end of the street.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13Central Sound Studios, David Bowie did his very first records
0:02:13 > 0:02:15for Deram there.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18But this end of Oxford Street is changing dramatically.
0:02:18 > 0:02:24In 2018, to coincide with the opening of a new railway station here,
0:02:24 > 0:02:26instead of ending in a traffic junction,
0:02:26 > 0:02:30Oxford Street will open out into a massive new public piazza,
0:02:30 > 0:02:33one that will back on to Denmark Street.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36Many fear the rapid redevelopment of the area
0:02:36 > 0:02:39will commercialise the unique shops and businesses
0:02:39 > 0:02:41on Tin Pan Alley and surrounding Soho.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48Developers, the Consolidated Group, overseeing the work dispute this,
0:02:48 > 0:02:52saying they plan to keep Denmark Street's unique identity.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57The shops, we will keep trading during the whole of the development.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59In fact, we've actually got a long-term plan with the traders
0:02:59 > 0:03:01to make sure that they can all keep trading
0:03:01 > 0:03:05during the whole of the three years while the development happens.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08But something's rotten in the street of Denmark.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14A month ago, the street's famous live music venue, the 12 Bar,
0:03:14 > 0:03:16was closed by the developers.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- CHANTING:- Save Soho! Save Soho!
0:03:19 > 0:03:24And a week ago, a group calling itself Bohemians 4 Soho
0:03:24 > 0:03:25moved in to squat in the 12 Bar.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28Don't let the music die!
0:03:28 > 0:03:31They say they're determined to fight the creeping commercialisation
0:03:31 > 0:03:33of one of the city's bohemian quarters
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- by the Oxford Street development. - Save the 12 Bar!
0:03:36 > 0:03:39Acting as a spokesman for the squatters is Phoenix.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- CHANTING:- Save the 12 Bar! Save the 12 Bar!
0:03:41 > 0:03:43There should be a blue plaque outside saying Jimi Hendrix
0:03:43 > 0:03:46and the Rolling Stones and David Bowie and The Who played here.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49And it should be kept as a grassroots venue.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52The developers have been granted an interim possession order
0:03:52 > 0:03:55to evict the squatters, which they served this morning -
0:03:55 > 0:03:57but the squatters have refused to budge.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59- CHANTING:- Save the 12 Bar!
0:03:59 > 0:04:01They've been watching the bailiffs circling,
0:04:01 > 0:04:05and fear they're going to try and evict them any moment, with police help.
0:04:05 > 0:04:06- CHANTING:- Save the 12 Bar!
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Don't let the music die!
0:04:08 > 0:04:09Don't let the music die!
0:04:09 > 0:04:13After several hours of concerted demonstrations,
0:04:13 > 0:04:15the squatters think the threat is receding.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17They're waiting for the police to see
0:04:17 > 0:04:19whether they will back them up and enforce them
0:04:19 > 0:04:22but it doesn't look like they're going to do it.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- One, two, three. - ALL CHEER
0:04:24 > 0:04:28Although the bailiffs call it a day, the risk of eviction remains.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30People power!
0:04:30 > 0:04:33Direct action wins the day!
0:04:34 > 0:04:37Although the developer's possession order still stands,
0:04:37 > 0:04:40the squatters have arranged for an emergency court hearing
0:04:40 > 0:04:41to challenge it.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43Save Soho!
0:04:43 > 0:04:45See you in court Friday, February...
0:04:45 > 0:04:47Good. Friday, February 2nd. Hey!
0:04:47 > 0:04:51If they can overturn the order, they hope to remain in the building.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54Until the hearing in five days' time,
0:04:54 > 0:04:57they plan to stay barricaded in the venue in force.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01Later, while the squatters pin their hopes
0:05:01 > 0:05:02on their court hearing...
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- CHANTING:- Don't let the music die!
0:05:05 > 0:05:09..the developers concentrate theirs on the morning before.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11LOUD BANGING
0:05:11 > 0:05:13What the heck?
0:05:25 > 0:05:29It's Thursday afternoon at Debenhams Oxford Street, and in the bistro,
0:05:29 > 0:05:33manager James is getting ready for the afternoon sitting.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36Wonderful. Canapes are ready, Prosecco's good to go.
0:05:36 > 0:05:42Except this afternoon, things are about to go distinctly cordon bleu.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44That's because on his way to the store
0:05:44 > 0:05:49for a special live cooking experience is a true gastronomic star.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52Two Michelin stars, to be precise.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54Michel Roux Jr's coming over.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57He'll be doing a live demonstration of two of his signature dishes.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00We're going to be sort of announcing that to our customers soon
0:06:00 > 0:06:01to get everybody down.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03Treat them to a free glass of Prosecco
0:06:03 > 0:06:05and some freshly made canapes, as well.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08The bistro was redeveloped recently
0:06:08 > 0:06:13as part of a £25 million overhaul of the shop.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16The store is hoping events like today will help to showcase it,
0:06:16 > 0:06:19as well as providing entertainment for customers.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22And, at five o'clock on the dot,
0:06:22 > 0:06:26Michel and assistant chef Angus arrive at the store's back door.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29Thank you so much, lovely to see you.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31Thank you.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34Michel's restaurant, Le Gavroche, is one of only a handful
0:06:34 > 0:06:37with two Michelin stars in the UK.
0:06:38 > 0:06:39So where am I?
0:06:39 > 0:06:41But today, he'll be contending
0:06:41 > 0:06:44with very different cooking conditions.
0:06:44 > 0:06:45Is that just a regular oven?
0:06:49 > 0:06:50For his demonstration,
0:06:50 > 0:06:55Michel will be pan-frying duck breasts on a hob live in the store.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58His second dish, a tarte tatin is being prepared
0:06:58 > 0:07:01by assistant Angus using Debenhams' own oven.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03While they check it out,
0:07:03 > 0:07:06James concentrates on looking after the customers.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09We were VIP a minute ago.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11Very exciting - as you can see
0:07:11 > 0:07:12we're sort of filling up quite quickly.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Loads of people have turned up, which is fantastic.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18But, while the canapes are arriving on time,
0:07:18 > 0:07:21other things aren't going so well.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23It literally just says, "Enter password."
0:07:23 > 0:07:25- And it says... - James is called back to the kitchen.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29Debenhams' ovens are set to specific temperatures
0:07:29 > 0:07:32to ensure consistency throughout their stores.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35But assistant chef Angus needs a higher temperature
0:07:35 > 0:07:37for the complex dishes he's preparing.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40To change it, they need a special code.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44'He wants to change a few of the settings on the oven to his personal taste.'
0:07:44 > 0:07:46So I'm just going to find out how we actually do that,
0:07:46 > 0:07:48which won't be a second on.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52James gets to work trying to get hold of his tech team.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Would help if I could get hold of somebody.
0:08:00 > 0:08:01Well, I do like that.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04While James tries to crack the oven code,
0:08:04 > 0:08:07out front, Michel is getting on with the demonstration.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11Lauren, it's James, hello.
0:08:11 > 0:08:12On the Merrychef ovens,
0:08:12 > 0:08:16do you know what the passcode is to unlock them?
0:08:16 > 0:08:20Michel Roux's cooking and needs the passcode to unlock the oven.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22Good news?
0:08:22 > 0:08:23- Not quite. - HE LAUGHS
0:08:25 > 0:08:28But we will be in a second. We'll get it sorted.
0:08:28 > 0:08:33The success of the demonstration now rests on James' shoulders.
0:08:33 > 0:08:34..Just a quick one -
0:08:34 > 0:08:37a little bit of an oversight on the planning part...
0:08:37 > 0:08:40We'll see how he gets on later.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53Down an alley just off Oxford Street, there's one institution
0:08:53 > 0:08:57that wants the area to become famous for something other than shopping.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01This is The Photographers' Gallery.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03It relocated here four years ago,
0:09:03 > 0:09:05hoping to bring a little bit of culture
0:09:05 > 0:09:08to the heart of UK retail.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13It's Jason Welling's job to supervise the biggest event
0:09:13 > 0:09:15in the gallery's calendar -
0:09:15 > 0:09:19the annual exhibition of work from the Deutsche Borse photography prize.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22It's one of the largest art competitions in the UK,
0:09:22 > 0:09:26with a prize of £30,000 for the winner,
0:09:26 > 0:09:28chosen from four finalists.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32But there's a problem with some of the finalists' photos.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36The works are so large that we can't actually get them through the building.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40While most of the exhibits can be brought in the front door,
0:09:40 > 0:09:44one of the finalists has recreated a South African skyscraper,
0:09:44 > 0:09:48with photographs laid on giant light boxes.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51And three of these are just too big to get in.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55The roof hatch opens up.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58The work isn't terribly heavy,
0:09:58 > 0:10:04but the height of the building warrants a large crane.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08But the roof hatch is six stories up and no-one has ever risked
0:10:08 > 0:10:11winching an irreplaceable piece of art through it...
0:10:12 > 0:10:14..until tomorrow, that is.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20And, as dawn breaks over Oxford Street,
0:10:20 > 0:10:23Jason's plan goes into action.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25The gallery have arranged to have the street closed,
0:10:25 > 0:10:27so the cranes can operate safely.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31And to do that, they need a lot of space.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33The cavalry has arrived.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36And Jason has brought in a team of specialists,
0:10:36 > 0:10:39who will all have to be on their game to get the job done.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- This is going up there, isn't it? - It is,
0:10:42 > 0:10:47the hatch is to the right-hand corner...
0:10:47 > 0:10:50If they can't get the work into the building,
0:10:50 > 0:10:52there won't be an exhibition.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56Once we get the hatch open I'd like to actually take the lifting crew up there...
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- Yeah.- ..so they actually get a mental picture
0:10:59 > 0:11:00of what they're dealing with.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04The responsibility for the lift falls to James.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08His company, Jayhawk, specialise in installing works of art
0:11:08 > 0:11:10across the country...
0:11:10 > 0:11:14But lifting three giant sculptures through a roof by Oxford Street
0:11:14 > 0:11:16is unusual even for him.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18Everyone is here now that needs to be here.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21We'll just get one of the vehicles in place and, yeah,
0:11:21 > 0:11:23I'm pretty confident that we're going to get the job done
0:11:23 > 0:11:26and it's going to be very smooth. Famous last words.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28Shall we start bringing them in now?
0:11:28 > 0:11:31- Yeah, as soon as you're ready we'll sling one up.- Perfect. Thank you.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34I think we'll start with the largest one first
0:11:34 > 0:11:36seeing as it is going to be the most trickiest one.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41The wooden box is 12ft long and five feet high.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44The works inside were six years in the making,
0:11:44 > 0:11:49so James knows his team simply can't make any mistakes whilst moving them.
0:11:51 > 0:11:52Keep going...
0:11:54 > 0:11:56Nice and slow.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00When it comes to artwork, nothing can be replaced.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04Possibly it can be restored but, you know, it's irreplaceable.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07'So, you know, we have to take a lot of care
0:12:07 > 0:12:10'in getting this job done right.'
0:12:10 > 0:12:12Nice and slowly.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14There we go.
0:12:14 > 0:12:15Cheers.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Getting the boxes up and in
0:12:17 > 0:12:21is the job of crane operator John and his banksman Ray.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26They'll work closely together via walkie-talkies to guide the works in.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30How much are these units that we're lifting then, we know? Not in weight, in value.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35Is it?
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- Oh, right.- Well, so Ray says.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40That's going to have to come up a bit, I think.
0:12:40 > 0:12:44We're just slinging the load so it's nice and safe.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47And then we'll pick it up, make sure it's level
0:12:47 > 0:12:48and go from there.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50Could take ten minutes, could take half an hour.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52Hopefully ten minutes.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58Don't let the slings drag. That's lovely.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00When the wire's straight I'll take you back on your head, John.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03So far, so good.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07The piece now hoisted is an integral part of the exhibition.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09To get it in safely,
0:13:09 > 0:13:12John will lift while Ray guides it in from up on the roof.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14And that's when the fun begins.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18Later, it's high suspense at The Photographers' Gallery.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23Oh, mate, my heart's going boom, boom, boom, boom.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- CHANTING:- Save the 12 Bar!
0:13:31 > 0:13:33At the east end of Oxford Street,
0:13:33 > 0:13:36a group of squatters have barricaded themselves in
0:13:36 > 0:13:38to the 12 Bar on Denmark Street,
0:13:38 > 0:13:41to protest at the rapid redevelopment of the area.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44Direct action wins the day!
0:13:44 > 0:13:47They're waiting for a court hearing in five days' time
0:13:47 > 0:13:50to try and overturn an eviction order.
0:13:51 > 0:13:52But, unfortunately for them,
0:13:52 > 0:13:55the developers aren't prepared to wait.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58They say their court order still holds.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00They want the squatters out.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17The police are quickly through the front door,
0:14:17 > 0:14:20and remove the group's home-made barricades.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23What the heck?
0:14:23 > 0:14:28We get woken up by people, you know, battering the door down.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30INDISTINCT SHOUTING
0:14:34 > 0:14:36The police came round and took quite a while
0:14:36 > 0:14:38to smash in through the barricades.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41INDISTINCT SHOUTING
0:14:41 > 0:14:43Eventually they got in...
0:14:43 > 0:14:46and pulled everyone out. I think one person was arrested.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- Just stand still, everything will be explained.- I am standing still.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51Thank you very much, sir.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57The aftermath of the eviction
0:14:57 > 0:14:59leaves the bailiffs in control of the building,
0:14:59 > 0:15:02with the squatters looking for a new home.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05The old eviction caravan moved on.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07Most of the squatters move off.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09Some, however, move into another squat
0:15:09 > 0:15:12just a few yards down the road.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14This too is the subject of an eviction order
0:15:14 > 0:15:15by the developers.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23A few days later, Richard Metcalfe and Laurence Kirschel
0:15:23 > 0:15:26from the developers have come to inspect the site.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30This has all been boarded up purely for the squatters.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35The second squat, just a few doors down, is still in place.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38The possession order has been served, and the squatters
0:15:38 > 0:15:42have been given until 3.30 today to move out.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44So it's this building over here, 59 St Giles High Street,
0:15:44 > 0:15:46which they're occupying.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48The legal action surrounding the eviction
0:15:48 > 0:15:51has already cost them £50,000.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55They believe the whole battle has been totally unnecessary.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57There should have been a dialogue between ourselves
0:15:57 > 0:16:00and the squatters beforehand.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03We then could have answered those questions.
0:16:03 > 0:16:04We are preserving the music industry
0:16:04 > 0:16:07and they're demonstrating to preserve the music in the street,
0:16:07 > 0:16:09so it seems ridiculous on all fronts.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13But, just as we're being shown around, from an upstairs window
0:16:13 > 0:16:16someone from the new squat wants to talk.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22We're from the owners.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26If you'd like to.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28By the front of the street.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32OK.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34The squatters have asked to meet.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37And we will erm... have a conversation.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43Seconds later, two squatters emerge.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- Hi, sir, how are you?- Hi.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- How are you?- Very well.- Good.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53Thank you very much for...
0:16:53 > 0:16:55No, thank you. If you leave at 3.30, that's great.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57No problem. We don't want any trouble.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- 3.30, guys. See you later.- Great.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01You can have your property back - it's all good from now on.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- Thank you, Richard. - Thanks a lot. Thanks for the chat.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- Thank you very much. - God bless. Cheers.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09But Richard and Laurence aren't entirely convinced
0:17:09 > 0:17:12the squatters will be as good as their word.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14I don't want to be, but I'm sceptical.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18They promised to go out before, so we'll see at 3.30 today if they do move out.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22Later, 3.30pm comes round.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- SHOUTING AND SCREAMING - Right, guys. Run out of time now.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- It's- BLEEP- wrong. I'm going in.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41On the Merrychef ovens, do you know what the passcode is to unlock them?
0:17:41 > 0:17:44At Debenhams, bistro manager James is trying to get hold of a code
0:17:44 > 0:17:47to help out one of the country's best-known chefs.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52Michel Roux's cooking and needs the passcode to unlock the oven.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56At stake is Michel's impending live cooking demonstration.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01And, after several nervous minutes of trying,
0:18:01 > 0:18:03he gets through to his tech team.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06All right, wonderful. Thank you, bye.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09We have the password, which is good. I'll just go and give it a go.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16But, even WITH the code, the oven doesn't want to play ball.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19No. Just leave it on that setting.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- Is it possible on that setting? - No, no, no, that's OK.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24You can make anything work, I'm sure.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28Assistant chef Angus is going to have to modify his cooking times
0:18:28 > 0:18:31in order to make the all-important tarte tatin.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37Out front, meanwhile, Michel is busy whipping up a storm.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39So, any questions?
0:18:39 > 0:18:42Go on. You wanted to ask it, I know you did.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44Don't be shy.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46Yes, I am married.
0:18:46 > 0:18:47AUDIENCE LAUGHS
0:18:49 > 0:18:52Michel's demonstrating two dishes tonight.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56The first is a duck breast, cooked on a hob live in front of the crowd.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59Smells fantastic. If only I could pop over and try a little bit,
0:18:59 > 0:19:00it would be fantastic.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03Buy the best you can get.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06The more butter puff pastry has in it, the better it is.
0:19:06 > 0:19:11And Michel's popularity has outstripped Debenhams' expectations.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14We've ended up making another 150 canapes,
0:19:14 > 0:19:17because we had way more people than we anticipated come along.
0:19:18 > 0:19:23Backstage, Angus is finally able to work on the infamous tarte tatin.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26I've cooked in a few places but not in a department store before.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28So this is a first.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31Now, that's literally just come out of the oven.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33The moment of truth for James.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36How has the tarte tatin fared?
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- Oooh! - AUDIENCE LAUGHS
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- There we go. - APPLAUSE
0:19:43 > 0:19:45That's the vegetable tarte tatin.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50Despite the issues with the oven, the demonstration's a success
0:19:50 > 0:19:54and there's just a chance for a photo op for the fans.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57This is a great opportunity to actually come and meet a,
0:19:57 > 0:20:01you know, two Michelin-starred chef in real life.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04Loved the demonstration, it was really, really good.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08It tastes yummy and it also looks yummy.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11For Michel, more used to the kitchens of his restaurant,
0:20:11 > 0:20:13it's been a new experience.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16Got a lovely crowd, people have been very responsive.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18Little bit difficult with only one little hotplate
0:20:18 > 0:20:20and I'm actually cooking in the restaurant
0:20:20 > 0:20:23and not in the kitchen, but it's worked out well.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27And James can breathe a sigh of relief at a job well done.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30Brilliant turnout. Couple of hiccups,
0:20:30 > 0:20:32oven didn't work exactly how we expected it to...
0:20:32 > 0:20:34But great night, really good turnout.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37And with that, Michel can head back to Le Gavroche
0:20:37 > 0:20:40and the familiarity of his own ovens.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52At The Photographers' Gallery, crane operator John
0:20:52 > 0:20:54and his banksman Ray are getting ready
0:20:54 > 0:20:57to winch three irreplaceable artworks
0:20:57 > 0:20:59into the building through a hatch on the roof.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01Ray is up at the top to guide them in,
0:21:01 > 0:21:04and the two will communicate by walkie-talkie.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- WALKIE-TALKIE:- 'Whenever you're ready, brother.'- All right, mate.
0:21:07 > 0:21:08Coming up.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15Further up, gallery manager Jason is hoping for a straightforward lift.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18No-one has ever tried hoisting artworks in before.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20Here it comes...
0:21:22 > 0:21:24Dropping it would be unthinkable.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- There's no rush.- Take it nice and slow.- Nice and easy.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31The issue for John
0:21:31 > 0:21:34is once the crate's over the roof, he can't see it.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- WALKIE-TALKIE:- 'Nice and easy.' That's lovely, Johnny boy.
0:21:38 > 0:21:39Keep coming round.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41'He's communicating to a blind man
0:21:41 > 0:21:44'cos that's basically what I am at the moment.'
0:21:44 > 0:21:49So I'm relying on him to give me clear instructions for me to follow.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53Strap in a minute.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56Yeah, baby. Yeah, that's beautiful.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58Hold your jib and just slew to your right.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01Couple more foot on the hoist there, Johnny boy. That's lovely.
0:22:01 > 0:22:06Lovely there, brother, you can start your slew now.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09There's a tiny little bit of wind but no drama up here. It's all good.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12With expert guidance by a radio from banksman Ray...
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- Beautiful. - ..crane operator John
0:22:15 > 0:22:18is edging the irreplaceable art into the building.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Lovely brother, lovely motion, keep going.
0:22:21 > 0:22:22You're just entering the hole now.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25Inside the gallery, the team are hoping the wind doesn't pick up
0:22:25 > 0:22:27as they wait to land the work.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29That's lovely, Johnny boy.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31They've nearly got their hands on it.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34They've got hands on it now.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- You all right?- Yeah, yeah, yeah.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- WALKIE-TALKIE: - 'Excellent. Ten out of ten.'
0:22:40 > 0:22:44The first artwork can now be taken into the gallery space.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48All right, that's lovely, that's fine.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52One down. You know, don't count your chickens yet but...
0:22:52 > 0:22:56you'll see us all punching the air when the last one's in.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59Down on the street, the team are getting into their stride.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03And the next light box is ready to be hoisted through the roof.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07If it goes as easy as the last one, I'll be happy. It's all going according to plan.
0:23:09 > 0:23:10And soon enough,
0:23:10 > 0:23:15the second fragile South African skyscraper artwork is up in the air.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- WALKIE-TALKIE:- 'I've got hold of that string.'
0:23:18 > 0:23:20Beautiful, 15ft to go.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24Entering the hole in about five seconds.
0:23:24 > 0:23:26Lovely job, lovely job.
0:23:27 > 0:23:31Two down, one very expensive work of art to go.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34But with the team working swiftly,
0:23:34 > 0:23:37the third and final piece of artwork is up...
0:23:38 > 0:23:40..and now in.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43And the team can start to relax.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- Yeah, I'm up.- OK.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48I'm really pleased. So that's all of the artworks in.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51So...very good. Good job.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55Finally, Jason can install the work
0:23:55 > 0:23:59and the exhibition gets its three giant light boxes.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02And six weeks later at a gala reception
0:24:02 > 0:24:03the artists themselves,
0:24:03 > 0:24:06Mikhael Subotzky and Patrick Waterhouse,
0:24:06 > 0:24:09are about to find out if all the hard work's been worth it.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14The Photographer's Gallery is about to announce the winner
0:24:14 > 0:24:16of the £30,000 Deutsche Borse prize.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21..Mikhael Subotzky and Patrick Waterhouse.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23APPLAUSE
0:24:25 > 0:24:28The Photographer's Gallery did an amazing job.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31They just, you know, they curated the show so well.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35There's so many people involved in the whole process,
0:24:35 > 0:24:38which are often invisible.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40And they're actually really what makes it happen.
0:24:50 > 0:24:54In the shadow of a major new Oxford Street development,
0:24:54 > 0:24:57a group of squatters are still holed up in a derelict property.
0:24:57 > 0:24:59Can I come and talk to you, sir?
0:24:59 > 0:25:02They've told the developers they'll be gone by 3.30pm,
0:25:02 > 0:25:05as per the terms of a court order.
0:25:05 > 0:25:063.30, guys. See you later.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08And, at just after 3pm,
0:25:08 > 0:25:12the developers' team of bailiffs are on site to oversee the handover.
0:25:14 > 0:25:16Knock on the door, make sure that they vacate the site.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19They vacate the site, we gain entry,
0:25:19 > 0:25:22start boarding up and securing the property.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34All right, guys, have you got everything out?
0:25:36 > 0:25:37So what are you looking to do?
0:25:42 > 0:25:43They're not going to leave.
0:25:43 > 0:25:45So, as of now they should have
0:25:45 > 0:25:47handed back possession back over to us.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51So it's now an arrestable offence for them remaining in occupation.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55One of the squatters the developers met previously is back.
0:25:57 > 0:26:00His entry is the chink in the armour the bailiffs were hoping for.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04I'm now currently inside the property.
0:26:04 > 0:26:05Thank you.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07All what we want is we take... Thank you.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10While some of the squatters are happy to leave
0:26:10 > 0:26:11and take their stuff out with them,
0:26:11 > 0:26:14there's another group on the first floor
0:26:14 > 0:26:15who have barricaded themselves in
0:26:15 > 0:26:17and are prepared to put up a fight.
0:26:17 > 0:26:20Save the street of Soho.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23Black and orange would've been a good idea.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29Don't let the music die! Don't let the music die!
0:26:29 > 0:26:31Don't let the music die!
0:26:31 > 0:26:33Don't let the music die!
0:26:33 > 0:26:34Meant to be done amicably
0:26:34 > 0:26:36and they were meant to be leaving peacefully
0:26:36 > 0:26:40but unfortunately we've just had a few stragglers and they're digging their heels in.
0:26:40 > 0:26:42Don't let the music die! Don't let the music die!
0:26:42 > 0:26:44The bailiffs have had enough.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47With the squatters refusing to leave quietly,
0:26:47 > 0:26:51they take the decision to force their way onto the first floor.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53- OK, let's go.- We can do it anyway so...- Yeah.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58TRILLING AND SHOUTING
0:26:58 > 0:27:00All right, guys, well out of time. Out.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03It's now an arrestable offence for you to remain here.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06The bailiffs feel they have no other option
0:27:06 > 0:27:09but to physically remove the squatters themselves.
0:27:11 > 0:27:15One of the removed squatters decides he wants back in.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19But the climb's a bit too ambitious even for him.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21Come down, come down.
0:27:21 > 0:27:23Another squatter is clearly concerned
0:27:23 > 0:27:26at what he believes are strong-arm tactics by the bailiffs
0:27:26 > 0:27:28on the first floor.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30Who do they think they are?
0:27:30 > 0:27:33- It's- BLEEP- wrong. I'm going in, bro.
0:27:33 > 0:27:34Excuse me, who are you?
0:27:34 > 0:27:40With things getting heated, finally, the police arrive on the scene.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42SIRENS WAIL
0:27:43 > 0:27:47Move on the pavement cos we need to clear the road, all right?
0:27:47 > 0:27:51As far as the bailiffs and developers are concerned, it's job done.
0:27:51 > 0:27:55They now have both buildings back under their own control,
0:27:55 > 0:27:57and can proceed with their plans.
0:27:57 > 0:27:59We're not here to cause a breach of the peace,
0:27:59 > 0:28:01we're just here to get back the property.
0:28:01 > 0:28:05You can see the resistance we've had from the squatters and occupiers,
0:28:05 > 0:28:07and unfortunately the side of what they can get like.
0:28:07 > 0:28:10We'll have the full possession hearing soon,
0:28:10 > 0:28:12and then that'll seal everything off.
0:28:12 > 0:28:15For the squatters, it's another battle lost.
0:28:15 > 0:28:16What happens to Tin Pan Alley
0:28:16 > 0:28:20when the Oxford Street piazza is complete is anyone's guess.