On The Red Dot: Places We Will Miss

Some of Singapore’s iconic places are facing an existential threat amidst the pandemic shutdown. Will they survive or join the others forever lost to us in an ever-changing landscape? Jazz singer Joanna Dong returns to one of Singapore’s most beloved karaoke clubs and rediscovers how Teo Heng nurtured a nation’s passion for singing amidst friendships made, first dates and even marriage proposals! Comedian Rishi Budhrani gets an eyeful of the extreme makeovers at the iconic Zouk and her sister nightclubs as the circuit breaker shuts off the lights on Singapore's vibrant nightlife. Filmmaker OKJ retraces his steps to Sungei Road and what’s left of the colourful Thieves Market, two years after he captured its final days. Food blogger Dr Leslie Tay heads back for his last meals at one of Singapore’s oldest markets at Tanglin Halt before it’s demolished to make way for redevelopment. What will we miss when they’re gone forever?

Some of Singapore’s iconic places are facing an existential threat amidst the pandemic shutdown. Will they survive or join the others forever lost to us in an ever-changing landscape? Jazz singer Joanna Dong returns to one of Singapore’s most beloved karaoke clubs and rediscovers how Teo Heng nurtured a nation’s passion for singing amidst friendships made, first dates and even marriage proposals! Comedian Rishi Budhrani gets an eyeful of the extreme makeovers at the iconic Zouk and her sister nightclubs as the circuit breaker shuts off the lights on Singapore's vibrant nightlife. Filmmaker OKJ retraces his steps to Sungei Road and what’s left of the colourful Thieves Market, two years after he captured its final days. Food blogger Dr Leslie Tay heads back for his last meals at one of Singapore’s oldest markets at Tanglin Halt before it’s demolished to make way for redevelopment. What will we miss when they’re gone forever?

Ep 1 A Different Tune
23 mins

Family-friendly Teo Heng KTV Studio teeters on the brink when karaoke clubs are forced to stay shut as COVID-19 wears on. Singer Joanna Dong finds out what we will lose if it closes for good.

Ep 1 A Different Tune

Family-friendly Teo Heng KTV Studio teeters on the brink when karaoke clubs are forced to stay shut as COVID-19 wears on. Singer Joanna Dong finds out what we will lose if it closes for good.

Ep 2 Lights Out!
23 mins

Unable to resume full operations since COVID-19, how is club icon Zouk staying afloat? Comedian Rishi Budhrani goes on the hunt for the once-vibrant nightlife at Zouk, Magic Carpet and Blu Jaz Cafe.

Ep 2 Lights Out!

Unable to resume full operations since COVID-19, how is club icon Zouk staying afloat? Comedian Rishi Budhrani goes on the hunt for the once-vibrant nightlife at Zouk, Magic Carpet and Blu Jaz Cafe.

Ep 3 A Second Chance
23 mins

When the Sungei Road Market aka Thieves' Market, was demolished in 2017, did it end Singapore's oldest and biggest flea market and its cheap and strange second-hand goods forever?

Ep 3 A Second Chance

When the Sungei Road Market aka Thieves' Market, was demolished in 2017, did it end Singapore's oldest and biggest flea market and its cheap and strange second-hand goods forever?

Ep 4 The Last Goodbye
23 mins

Join Dr Leslie Tay as he walks down memory lane at Tanglin Halt before its iconic 10-storey flats and heritage food stalls and shophouses are torn down to make way for redevelopment in 2021.

Ep 4 The Last Goodbye

Join Dr Leslie Tay as he walks down memory lane at Tanglin Halt before its iconic 10-storey flats and heritage food stalls and shophouses are torn down to make way for redevelopment in 2021.

Additional Information

Premiered2020
Genrescurrent affairs, info-ed
Seasons1
Suitable For All Ages