Theatre Set Designer Max Jones talks about his career - how he started out and some of the incredible shows he has worked on overseas and in the UK including recent play Ulster American starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland written by David Ireland.

I ask how the theatre process works from conception through to fruition. Who is involved in the productions and how does he bring often complex stories with multiple scenes all in to one place.

Also, we discuss what it takes to get in to and become successful in the industry.

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I chat with Nicola Waller - Head of Furniture at John Lewis and Stuart McDonald - Herbert Parkinson as they reach a big birthday of 70 years manufacturing together here in the UK.

They tell me how how the teams will celebrate their momentous milestone.

Stuart gives the history of Herbert Parkinson and how the workplace has evolved since their partnership with John Lewis in 1953. All about the various skills within the workplace and Nicola explains why their products are unique to the high street. Also - does it make life easier for John Lewis having their soft furnishings made in the UK and why.

We talk about their own personal careers that have led them to work with John Lewis with some excellent advice for anyone wanting to become a craftsperson for somewhere like Herbert Parkinson or work on the business side in an esteemed company like Joh Lewis.

John Lewis have also made some environmental pledges on re-using, re-cycling and using even more sustainable textiles in the upcoming years so it’s good to hear what they are hoping to achieve.

As always, I ask about their own home and favoured styles.

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Jane Rockett and Lucy St George founded their renowned homeware company over 15 years ago now. Their products have always been bursting with authenticity and uniqueness.

We discuss what inspired them to start Rockett St George, what were the first items they sold and how they developed a brand identity that has seen them move from strength to strength in the interiors world.

Some exciting news about new stores and the design thought process behind them.

We cover their books, wall paints ( and favourite colours ), where Jane goes to find inspiration for Rockett St George and how they work sustainably as a company. Also whether trends are important to them.

Jane and I discuss her home dating back to the 1500's and all of it's wonderful features being an old pub. She also tells me about Lucy's taste and decor.

Lots more chat and topics covered.

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Artwork: Karina Mansfield

Music: Andy Henderson

An interesting and inspiring chat with multi award winning Melanie Lissack Interiors, a fellow home design blogger who is renowned for her unique DIY and hacks. Melanie is also a brilliant stylist and writer.

We discuss why she started her social media career after working in the music industry and the future of blogging. Is it still as important to curate posts and why?

I ask about her beautiful Georgian home, regularly featured in magazines and what will she be working on there next. Plus we talk about her love of creating flower scapes and why she loves getting up at 4 in the morning sometimes to start her days.

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Artwork: Karina Mansfield

Music: Andy Henderson

A really insightful chat with Richard Drew - discussing the psychology and inspiration behind some of the shows in Richard's career so far which started in 1988 and is the busiest is is has ever been as we almost enter 2022.

We focus on a few shows in particular including Ricky Gervais' After Life with some fascinating insight in to what inspired the colours and atmosphere for the intricate set and location design.

Just to mention a few programmes Richard has worked on to date ... Bergerac, One Foot in the Grave, Smith and Jones, Big Train, EastEnders, Crystal Maze, Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, Top of the Pops, Game on, Billionaire Boy, Rat Burger, Stath Lets Flats, Intelligence for Sky One and This Time with Alan Partridge.

Some great advice for anyone wanting to work in the creative area of television too.

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Artwork: Karina Mansfield

Music: Andy Henderson

Divine Savages create maximalist and wonderfully bold interiors and in just a short space of 4 years they have had great success with their wallpapers, textiles and home accessories. Their prints are timeless while encapturing eras and each time with a quirky twist.

I ask Jamie all about he and his husband Tom Kennedys' career change from the world of TV and fashion to starting Divine Savages, what inspires their cool collection names and all about the process of each range they come up with.

We are both in complete agreement on why a bathroom should be bold and brave in colour - and what spurred one of their first ever products being show stopping shower curtains.

Jamie gives some great advice about starting your own creative brand and we also discuss how their recent collaborations with National History Museum and Heals - real milestones for any brand.

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Music: Andy Henderson

Artwork: Karina Mansfield

I chat with Anita about why she started SketchUp Hub, a community learning space teaching SketchUp Canva and Photoshop Interior Design skills to create accurate plans, creative renders and mood boards.

We cover why learning these tools can be a game changer in the industry - how it differs from hand drawings and how addictive SketchUp becomes once you get going!

Lots of interior design discussion about favourite colour palettes, house plants and the challenges that we face in the industry.