Episodes

  • S2 Ep5: Deborah Pocock, CEO, QEST

    S2 Ep5: Deborah Pocock, CEO, QEST
    Apr 29 2022
    In the final episode of series 2 of Great British Brands, Michael is joined by Deborah Pocock, CEO of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, the foundation supporting the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople, through traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships and one-to-one training.
    Helping to support Britain’s cultural heritage and sustain vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts, over the last 30 years QEST has awarded £5million to over 600 individuals in 130 different craft disciplines.
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    27 mins
  • S2 Ep4: Lady Deirdre Dyson

    S2 Ep4: Lady Deirdre Dyson
    Mar 23 2022
    Michael is joined by Lady Deirdre Dyson, the designer and curator of the eponymous Deirdre Dyson carpet collections.
    Described as a “fascinating blend of art and process, of ancient skill and new technology”, Lady Dyson’s concepts are crafted from what has been called a “gift”: her instinct for colour, brought to life by the finest Tibetan materials.
    Her latest collection, All at Sea, is inspired by a unique experience of the pandemic that kept her out on stranger tides for three months while sailing the Guadeloupe islands.
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    25 mins
  • S2 Ep3: Anabela Chan

    S2 Ep3: Anabela Chan
    Mar 3 2022
    Joining Michael Hayman today is Anabela Chan, described as “the jewellery designer you need to know now.” Recognised as one of the 50 most influential people in British luxury and a “pioneer” for her use of lab-grown diamonds and synthesised gemstones, Anabela is blazing a trail for a more ethical jewellery industry, and has global superstars such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Taylor Swift following in her wake.
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    27 mins
  • S2 Ep2: Alexandra Llewelyn

    S2 Ep2: Alexandra Llewelyn
    Nov 23 2021
    Joining Michael Hayman today in this second episode of Series 2 of Great British Brands, is Alexandra Llewelyn, the award-winning designer of luxury games. From her famed backgammon boards and poker sets to exquisite games tables and card boxes, Alexandra is inspired by the universal language of board games, which transcend culture and generations – leading to the launch of her eponymous brand in 2010. With designs owned by clients such as Sir Richard Branson, Elle Macpherson and even Royalty, this is the story of a Great British brand with a global flavour.
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    25 mins
  • S2 Ep1: James Fox, Head of Marketing, Crockett & Jones

    S2 Ep1: James Fox, Head of Marketing, Crockett & Jones
    Oct 30 2021
    The first conversation in a new Great British Brands X Change Makers series, a collection of conversations that look at the secrets of some of our most iconic businesses and the art of their craft.

    Michael Hayman is joined by James Fox, Head of Marketing, Crockett & Jones, the legendary British shoemaking brand some five generations in the making. It boasts a who's who of have fans from around the world, and perhaps non more famous than 007 himself, Daniel Craig. But unlike Bond this is a brand that has not just shaken but also stirred the retail world. Listen to hear its story.
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    30 mins
  • S1 Ep8: Marie Guerlain, Founder, Ondine

    S1 Ep8: Marie Guerlain, Founder, Ondine
    Mar 11 2021
    As a qualified nutritional health coach and student of functional medicine, Marie Guerlain embrace all aspects of holistic wellness and non-toxic living, and champions the many simple ways to nourish and nurture our bodies and minds. A lifelong love of preparing meals for family and friends grew into a passion for delighting through food. Marie strongly believes that by eating the right foods we can feel stronger and more balanced in body and mind, and that cooking delicious food does not have to compromise nutritional quality. It is this thoughtful approach to holistic wellbeing that inspired the launch of Ondine professional cookware. Ondine champions a philosophy of enjoying food and enhancing the experience of cooking, anchored by the desire to design and innovate a non-toxic cookware solution. 
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    30 mins
  • S1 Ep7: Nick Houchin and Chris Holliman, Musto

    S1 Ep7: Nick Houchin and Chris Holliman, Musto
    Mar 4 2021
    Built on 50 years of engineering cutting-edge performance apparel, Musto is the world’s leading sailing brand and a British leader in shooting and equestrian sports. It uses the same fabric technology that protects its ocean racers to keep its customers dry and comfortable. Its designers are fanatical about detail and style. From the precise placement of ergonomic panels on active jackets to the careful crafting of the handmade leather shoes, this is where style meets hi-tech performance. Musto tests its products to the extreme in the world’s most hostile environments, and in the labs, to drive innovation so customers can trust its products to perform and endure.
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    30 mins
  • S1 Ep6: Emma Rice, Head Winemaker, Hattingley Valley

    S1 Ep6: Emma Rice, Head Winemaker, Hattingley Valley
    Feb 24 2021
    Emma Rice’s passion for wine started, aged 19, with a taste of Krug 1979 from a double magnum, whilst working part-time at The White Horse Inn, Chilgrove. From there, her career has taken her from Oddbins to Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book, to Napa Valley – completing her degree in viticulture and oenology at Plumpton College along the way. After travelling to California and later Tasmania, Australia, Emma returned to the UK to set-up Custom Crush UK Ltd – a wine analysis laboratory and consultancy - through which she met owner and chairman of Hattingley Valley Wines, Simon Robinson, just as he had planted his vines. Today, Emma’s role as Head Winemaker at Hattingley Valley is varied – she oversees the development of the vineyards, including producing Hattingley’s signature wines, manages the growing winemaking team and, as a director of Hattingley Valley, is involved in running the business at board level.
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    28 mins