Bernie Katz was an institution in London Soho's club scene for over 30 years. Friends with the rich and famous, Bernie was the former front-of-house manager of Soho's exclusive Groucho club and the guy who could get anything done. In August 2017, Bernie was found dead in his North London flat aged 49 under mysterious circumstances. There was an outpouring of love for Bernie. But what wasn't clear from the thousands of tributes was that in his final months, Bernie’s life had unravelled quickly, quietly and catastrophically. He was removed from his position at the Groucho Club,...
Bernie Katz - a star on the rise, but debts still had to be paid. Mark Edmonds investigates which celebrities helped Bernie out, and for the final time asks the question, 'Who killed the Prince of Soho?'
In this three-part podcast series, journalist Mark Edmonds speaks to Bernie's close...
Published 06/14/21
Bernie Katz - hellraiser and fixer beyond compare - what drove him to this state of undone?
In this episode journalist Mark Edmonds talks to his friends and colleagues, trying to pinpoint exactly why he was so important to the Groucho. Just where had his extensive art collection gone? How did...
Published 06/07/21