Podcasts about The Great British Sewing Bee

Jason Donovan won the hearts of millions alongside Kylie Minogue in the Australian soap Neighbours; then his debut album was the biggest seller of 1989 and he topped the UK singles chart 4 times. In the 1990s he reinvented himself in musical theatre with acclaimed roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and now he's playing Frank-n-furter in the Rocky Horror Show tour. Its safe to say he knows a thing or two about eye catching costumes, as does Great British Sewing Bee judge and designer to the stars Patrick Grant. His book - Less - is a plea to us to stop buying so much rubbish, buy better, mend more and think about wearing woollen knit swimming costumes or at least cotton running gear. The comedian Sophie McCartney is best known for poking fun at parenting and her viral mum-parody to the tune of Ed Sheeran. But she likes a costume too - thigh high silver boots and leather shorts for her latest show One Foot In the Rave, full of advice on how best to turn 40, how to parent questioning teenagers and say a loud "no thanks" to a midlife crisis. With music from BBC Folk Award winners The Young'Uns and indie-soul singer Mychelle who's supporting Jorja Smith on tour. Presented by Stuart Maconie Produced in Salford by Olive Clancy

Hey lovely listenersWe are back with Season 3. This week on 'So What's New in the Biscuit Tin', Jess and Samantha chat with the uniquely creative Marcus! From biscuits to bespoke sewing projects, they explore unconventional creativity, lessons from 'The Great British Sewing Bee', and the importance of embracing mistakes. Get inspired by discussions on personal style, the joy of the sewing process (mistakes and all!), and finding your own creative path. Full of humour, heart, and a celebration of individuality.If you would like even more biscuit and chat content then why not become a member of the biscuit tin. Find out more here:https://ko-fi.com/thebiscuittinThere will be bonus content, a special newsletter and discounts. If you would like to find detailed show notes head over to the Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/700465265396588/?ref=shareAnd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sewwhatsnewpod?igsh=NnA0dWc5dHE0eDlz

Rachel Joyce's debut novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was a bestseller in 30 languages, became a much-loved film with Jim Broadbent and is about to become a stage musical. She's also got a new novel, a sun-soaked family drama called The Homemade God which has already been hailed by one critic as "the perfect holiday read". Levison Wood has travelled to 150 countries but holiday reading probably isn't top of his priorities as an explorer, documentary maker and photographer. He'll join us to talk about a career that's seen him serve in the army in Afghanistan, walk the full length of the Nile, make documentaries about endangered animals and circumnavigate the Arabian Peninsula. The actor and comedian Kiell Smith Bynoe starred in Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats and presented the Great British Sewing Bee but is about to go on tour with the aim of making improv cool again. Kool Story Bro sees him and a cast of comedians and actors pick up stories from audiences and make them into a show. What can he improv from this week's Loose Ends? Plus music from a contrasting pair of singer-songwriters - indie folk from Matilda Mann and jazz inflected from Maya Delilah.Presented by Stuart Maconie Produced in Salford by Olive Clancy

Best known for being a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant is a fashion designer, businessman and former Saville Row tailor.It's no secret that overconsumption is a huge problem. Patrick is passionate about getting people to rethink what they purchase and released his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier' last year.In part 1, Patrick talks to Dr Alex George about the impact that owning so much stuff can have on our mental health, how our consumption habits have changed over centuries and the role fashion brands play in our collective overconsumption…Plus, Patrick highlights that it's not buying more things that makes us happy, but rather the connections we build with our belongings that improves our wellbeing.Follow @patrickgrantism and get his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier'Check out community clothingFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creativity and invention aren't words often associated with hardship and suffering, but in the Second World War women in America and Britain faced with clothes rationing rose to the challenge in many different ways.   Those days are long past, but in an era of textile super-abundance, do clothes coupons have something new to teach us about how we buy and use our clothes? Can clothes rationing help cure us of an addiction to fast fashion? In this month's episode, we hear from a well-known winner of the Great British Sewing Bee who has adopted the wartime system of coupons as a way of limiting her consumption of fabric and clothing.   Eighty years ago, Make Do and Mend became the watch-words of the day as people eked out their garments, repairing and re-making them over and over again. But clothes rationing in both countries also changed what people wore and hastened technological revolutions. In Britain many people had access to quality, well-styled clothing for the first time, and in America with luxury fibres scarce, man-made fibres entered the market much more quickly than they might otherwise have done.   For more information about this episode and pictures of the people and places mentioned in this episode please go to https://hapticandhue.com/tales-of-textiles-series-7/.   And if you would like to find out about Friends of Haptic & Hue with an extra podcast every month hosted by Jo Andrews and Bill Taylor – here's the link: https://hapticandhue.com/join/  

Hot of the heels of St Patrick's Day, we welcome back to the podcast the brilliant KIELL SMITH-BYNOE (Ghosts, Taskmaster, Great British Sewing Bee)! We talk breakfasts, Costco and secret gambling successes...FOLLOW KIELL: @klayzeflaymzNEW MERCH: www.trustyhogs.com/merchThank you so much for listening!Support us at www.patreon.com/TrustyHogs for exclusive bonus content, merch, and more!Trust us with your own problems and questions... TrustyHogs@gmail.comPlease give us a follow @TrustyHogs on all socialsBe sure to subscribe and rate us (unless you don't like these little piggies - 5 Stars only!)All links: https://audioalways.lnk.to/trustyhogsSNThank you to our Patreon supporters...EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Guy Goodman / Simon Moores / Stefanie Catracchia / Oliver Jago / Anthony Conway / Neil Redmond / Angela S / Sadie Cashmore / Sarah DeakinPRODUCERS: Elle / Richard Bald / Harald van Dijk / Tim & Dom / David Walker / Rachel R / Claire Owen-Jones / Sarah & Molly / Raia Fink / Cordelia / Rachel Page / Helen A / Tina Linsey / Amy O'Riordan / Abbie Worf / Matt Sims / Luke Bright / Leah / Kate / Liz Fort / Taz / Anthony / Klo / Becky Fox / Dean Michael / Sophie Chivers / Carey Seuthe / Charley A / KC / Jam Rainbird / Tamsyne Smith-Harding / Ezra Peregrine / Bryn / Laura Pollock / Leah Overend / Steven Chicken / Hayley Singer / Dougie Robertson / Charlie WeemesWith Helen Bauer (Daddy Look at Me, Live at the Apollo) & Catherine Bohart (Roast Battle, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats)FOLLOW HELEN, CATHERINE & ANDREW...@HelenBaBauer@CatherineBohart@StandUpAndrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More dressform options are now available from Mimiquins. Jaire and Mia have created - now get this - legs and arms options for their dressforms. On their website, you'll see the people who have now received their Mimiquins and why they chose their dressform for their sewing needs. Luke, the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee 2024 had his dressform created for his drag queen persona. In 2024 we heard Yvonne of The Wheelie Stitcher talk about her dressform for her seated makes. Many thanks to Tanya https://www.instagram.com/i_still_have_nothing_to_wear/ for her permission to use the photos of her mimiquin purchase. There's nothing Jaire and Mia won't try to create for their customers. The core of their dressform consists of sustainable cardboard.

In this episode of the We Have A Meeting podcast, celebrated designer, entrepreneur, and BBC television personality Patrick Grant joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson to discuss the art of craftsmanship, sustainability, and building a brand with purpose. Known for his sharp style and passion for reviving traditional tailoring, Patrick shares insights from his journey as a creative leader and advocate for sustainable fashion.Drawing from his experience as a designer and presenter on shows like The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick explores the importance of creativity in business, the value of heritage in modern branding, and how embracing sustainable practices can shape the future of the fashion industry. He also offers a behind-the-scenes look at his work revitalizing British manufacturing through his award-winning ventures.This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone eager to learn from a visionary who has successfully combined tradition, innovation, and purpose in his career. Tune in for inspiring stories, actionable insights, and a unique perspective on building brands that stand the test of time.Need help with your business?Visit: https://www.wehaveameeting.com/Learn more about Patrick Grant here: https://patrickgrant.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends Episode 6 with Mitch Bridgewater. You can find him on instgram as mitchbridgewater. We have great fun discussing what it is really like to be on the Great British Sewing Bee and sewing fun in general. If you would like even more biscuit and chat content then why not become a member of the biscuit tin. Find out more here: https://ko-fi.com/thebiscuittin There will be bonus content, a special newsletter and discounts. If you would like to find detailed show notes head over to the Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/700465265396588/?ref=share And Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sewwhatsnewpod?igsh=NnA0dWc5dHE0eDlz

From going viral as a youngster for a chicken shop rap, to starring in the hit comedy Ghosts, before fronting the Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe holds Harry's hand as they travel through his childhood and career to date. Harry, Gary and Kiell also learn all about the misunderstood wasp! Thanks for Professor Adam Hart from the University of Gloustershire for telling us just how much good wasps do for us. You can buy Adam's latest book (which isn't about wasps) The Deadly Balance is available here and in all other good book selling places. Harry's new book How To Be Silly Every Day Of The Year can be pre-ordered here and he's on tour in 2025, get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We interview Patrick Grant, Great British Sewing Bee judge, former director of Savile Row house Norton & Sons, and owner of sustainable brand Community Clothing! Patrick takes us behind the scenes of revered bespoke tailoring houses and discusses what it takes to become a Savile Row Tailor. We also chat with him about his journey to where he is now, buying fewer but better things, and the amazing vibe on the Sewing Bee set! Show Notes

The Sistahs' are back to catch up on Reality TV!  The summer is over, so join the Sistahs' review of The Challenge, the finale of The Great British Sewing Bee, Big Brother US, Love Island, The Anonymous, BBQ Brawl, The Mole, Alone US and many many more!Please send in your feedback to sistahspeak@gmail.com  and let us know what you have been watching!Join the Sistah Speak family:https://twitter.com/sistahspeakcasthttps://twitter.com/_SistahJhttps://twitter.com/_SistahKhttps://twitter.com/_SistahLMhttps://twitter.com/_SistahAhttps://www.facebook.com/SistahSpeakPodcast/https://www.sistahspeakproductions.com/https://patreon.com/sistahspeak

Oh GURL, we're sew excited for a new episode. Our regular hosts Thotter Stu, Glenn Kevin and The Velvet Snatch are joined by Great British Sewing Bee season 10 winner Luke-Matthew Iveson for a good old gossip. There's behind the scenes tea being spilled, fashion chatter, all things sewing, a bit of drag and some absolutely filthy references!Follow Luke-Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewlukeivo?igsh=MTRwbmg5YTU2d2N6dA==---GURL Global: https://www.gurlglobal.comThotter Stu: https://instagram.com/lookitsstu/Glenn Kevin: https://instagram.com/glenn_k_h/The Velvet Snatch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevelvetsnatch/The Velvet Snatch official site: https://www.thevelvetsnatch.com#GURL5_2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yikes everybody, so I've somehow managed to book an actual TV celeb for today's live chat at 2pm - it's Patrick Grant, award-winning designer and one of the judges from The Great British Sewing Bee! He has a sustainable, plastic-free clothing company called Community Clothing, all made at a factory in Blackburn with local workers, models and photographers. They have a small range of sportswear ideal for summer running - namely t-shirts, vests, shorts and hoodies. They aren't highly technical garments like SOAR, but they are much lower in price! Like £35 for a t-shirt, normal prices. So this is going to be a super interesting chat.Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Whw9HC-FoXoPatrick's book Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier https://amzn.to/46ASDG2Community Clothing website (apparently the sports socks are fab! Only £6/7!)https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-sportswearPatrick's very interesting Tedx Talk at Exeter about the history of the textile industry in the UK and globally - Why we should all feel uncomfortable in our clotheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_p52WrspEEThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and my Coventry Way 40 miler this April - it was very tasty. I've just started using their new gels which I recommend also. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your racehttps://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quizMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At number 20 is Jen Hogg in the Top 20 Countdown. Jen Hogg is number 20 in the Top 20 Countdown. Jen was my first guest from the Great British Sewing Bee in November 2020 because Jen is a strong supporter of the SewOver50 community. In August 2021 Jen recorded a podcast about So50sustainable sewing. Jen sent through a note about what she's achieved since this podcast was published in November 2020. If you're a Bridgerton fan, I'll start her note with a Lady Whistledown vibe. The full version of Jen's letter is on her podcast blog post.  

Sewing up a storm.In this episode of the Mother of All Solutions podcast, Laura Broderick chats with Great British Sewing Bee contestants Lauren Tedstone and Vicki Reid who discuss their careers before entering the Sewing Bee, plus their work, family and sewing lives now. Mother of all SolutionsCreativityFound.co.ukInstagram: @creativityfoundpodcastFacebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found groupYouTube @creativityfoundpodcastPinterest: @creativityfoundTwitter: @creativityfounResearched, edited and produced by Claire Waite BrownMusic: Day Trips by Ketsa Undercover / Ketsa Creative Commons License Free Music Archive - Ketsa - Day TripsArtworks: Emily Portnoi emilyportnoi.co.ukPhoto: Ella PalletClick here to book a 1-to-1 online chat with me to understand more about the Creativity Found Collective, the promotional and networking membership for creative small businesses. Support the show hereTry the Fountain podcast listening app hereBuzzsprout podcast hosting Start for FREE STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by BuzzsproutSubscribe to the Creativity Found mailing list hereJoin the Creativity Found Collective here

Three authors today who all recorded the audio versions of their books, Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant champions quality over consumption in his book 'Less', John Niven talks about his heart-breaking and sometimes hilarious memoir 'Oh, Brother' and Christian Lewis takes us around the UK coastline in 'Finding Hildasay'. Plus we find some brand new books in the RNIB Library.

Partrick Grant is a Designer, Businessman, Author and best known as a judge for ten series on BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee. His career in fashion has spanned almost two decades where he has rebuilt the Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons, and relaunched E. Tautz, for which he won Menswear Designer of the Year. In 2015 Patrick bought the clothing manufacturer Cookson & Clegg which was the catalyst to launch his business Community Clothing which supports local clothing and textile manufacturers across the UK. Patrick is a regular on TV and Radio, as a commentator and a documentary maker and as an author he has written three books, including a Sunday Times bestseller with his latest book ‘Less'. In this episode Patrick delves into where his fascination with how things were made came from and his love for quality made clothing, and how having fewer things in life can bring us more joy. Patrick opens up about his thoughts on coincidences and how he rides the wave of good luck and throws himself into opportunities and how the Great British Seeing Bee changed his life. We discuss the incredible Sliding Doors moment when he saw a random ad in the newspaper that led him to buy Norton & Son- the catalyst to where his is today. And we chat about the decision he made to buy a factory in need which led him on the path to start his business and write a best selling book!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28Guest: @patrickgrantism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are we watching? Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things telly.This week they chat about a new BBC drama called Lost Boys and Fairies; a new Benedict Cumberbatch series on Netflix called Eric; plus why they can't get enough of The Great British Sewing Bee and how Natalie loved being in the Xmas special a couple of years ago.In Off the Telly, Natalie and Joanna talk about what they can't stop watching, what they definitely aren't going to bother with, and what you're all watching at home. From new shows to comfort telly to guilty pleasures, there's no judgement here. What's kept us all glued to our screens this week?Self-confessed TV addicts and stars of two of the biggest shows on our screens, EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey, Natalie and Joanna are the perfect companions to your weekly viewing habits.Timecodes for shows discussed this week are:12:27 - Lost Boys and Fairies 19:48 - Eric 27:35 - The Great British Sewing BeeGet in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Unit Manager: Lucy Bannister Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Welcome to Season 2 of PATTERN PORTRAITS! In this first episode of the new season, Lauren Godfrey chats with curator, writer and broadcaster, Amber Butchart about the power of souvenirs, the compulsory nature of leopard print and the joys of London Transport seating fabric!You'll probably know Amber from her very special TV series A Stitch In Time in which Amber explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore, or perhaps for her regular appearances as the fashion historian on The Great British Sewing Bee! She is unmissable with impeccable dress sense and an iconic red bob, usually topped off with a colourful turban.Amber has chosen patterns from many different sources, from 1960's Anaglypta wallpaper, an Uzbek Ikat tunic bought in Istanbul, a leopard print carpet, a bespoke leopard print featuring her own silhouette by her partner Rob Flowers, a bedsheet from the Chinese Cultural revolution and a London Transport moquette from the London Country Buses.Amber hosts her own podcast ‘Cloth Cultures' for The British Textile Biennial which is a beautiful exploration of movement, migration and making through cloth. Her stunning exhibition ‘The Fabric of Democracy' was at The Fashion and Textiles Museum in London earlier in 2024, exploring printed propaganda textiles over more than two centuries. It was a truly remarkable show really driving home the idea of pattern and fabric as codes and communicators - if ever we were in doubt about the power of pattern, this show dispelled it!You can see all of Amber's patterns and more on instagram @patternportraitspodcastThe PATTERN PORTRAIT print artwork to accompany Amber's interview and featuring the patterns we discuss is available to buy now at www.laurengodfrey.co.ukReferences / Links:Bar américain at Zedel, London Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood director of the Textile Research Centre in Leiden Enid Marx- mentioned in relation to the London Transport Moquettes Lauren Elkin article about textiles Josef frank - Italian dinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

East London comedy and stage actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe studied drama and began gigging and writing sketch shows from a young age. His hit improv show Kool Story Bro sold out in London and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Kiell landed his first professional TV job on the ITV drama Whitechapel in 2012. He is best known for his roles in Stath Lets Flats on Channel 4 and in the much-loved BBC series Ghosts, which ended in 2023 after five series. Kiell can now add presenting to his list of skills, having taken over from Sara Pascoe as the new host of The Great British Sewing Bee on the BBC. Nick pours Kiell his favourite drink, a tequila and apple juice, while Angela prepares some sticky barbacoa ribs with grilled peaches and slaw. The experts at Waitrose pair the meal with a Lentsch Zweigelt, the most popular red wine in Austria. Kiell has some interesting thoughts on citrus fruit, which he happily shares with the group. Our trio talk fashion, performing Shakespeare on the streets of Barking and the trouble with ovens. Just so you know, our podcast might contain the occasional mild swear word or adult theme. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sistahs' are back to catch up on Reality TV!  Join the Sistahs' review of the finale of Survivor, Top Chef, The Challenge, Ciao House, Traitors UK, The Great British Sewing Bee and many more!Please send in your feedback to sistahspeak@gmail.com  and let us know what you have been watching! Join the Sistah Speak family:https://twitter.com/sistahspeakcasthttps://twitter.com/_SistahJhttps://twitter.com/_SistahKhttps://twitter.com/_SistahLMhttps://twitter.com/_SistahAhttps://www.facebook.com/SistahSpeakPodcast/https://www.sistahspeakproductions.com/https://patreon.com/sistahspeak

Fashion designer, entrepreneur and Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant has put his money where his seams are with his company Community Clothing and new book 'Less' urging us to stop buying so much rubbish and appreciate fewer, better things. We're taking cheesy to another level with Razan Alsous who came to the UK as a refugee from Syria having lost almost everything. She has since settled in Yorkshire and is now an award-winning maker of squeaky cheese. And Frank Gardner, who twenty years ago was shot six times whilst reporting from Saudi Arabia, remarkably survived and is not only the BBC's Security Correspondent, he's also a bestselling novelist having released his latest book Invasion. All that plus the Inheritance Tracks of The Booker Prize winning Jamaican novelist Marlon James.Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben Mitchell

Mitch Bridgewater describes himself as the worst of the best bunch of the Sewing Bee and in this sewing podcast, you'll realise why. Mitch was in Series 8 of the Great British Sewing Bee in 2022. During lockdown he learned how to sew and knit and after sewing for 3 months, he entered the Sewing Bee. In series 8 there were over 8,000 applications for the Great British Sewing Bee so he was in the top 12. If you're interested in TV production or have entered for Series 11, listen to the inside world of producing The Great British Sewing Bee. He's also a local of Cumbria and is a fan of Linton Tweed too. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com

Actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe is perhaps best known for playing the non-clairvoyant husband Mike in the BBC One series, Ghosts. Kiell grew up in East London and his future as a thespian was set in stone when at the age of five he began acting in nativity plays. He studied acting at East 15 Acting School, and he honed his skills by making musical skits in the early years of YouTube, and can now be seen on stage in 'The Government Inspector' and on our screens as the new host of The Great British Sewing Bee. Thankfully, his career in acting worked out, as in his own words, “My plan B was to be a grime MC”. So with that in mind we asked Kiell to share his Inheritance Track with us. Inherited: Never Too Much by Luther Vandros Passed on: Do You Mind by KylaProducers: Eirian Jones and Ben Mitchell

In this episode, I go on a sartorial journey with designer, businessman, author, and TV presenter Patrick Grant. Perhaps best known for his role in the TV show “The Great British Sewing Bee,” Grant is a man who has a lot to say about clothes: how many we buy, how we value them, what they're made from, and importantly, who made them and where. Patrick Grant has an engineering background and he has applied this knowledge to his fashion journey. I find myself going down a rabbit hole with Grant on the provenance of our clothes… on elastane and polymers and microplastics. We travel on with his journey of rebuilding the Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons and then on to 2015 when he bought the ailing Blackburn clothing manufacturer Cookson & Clegg, saving the factory from closure and the potential loss of all the skills of the team, not to mention their jobs. Grant has a passion for skilled British craftsmanship and in 2016 he created his campaigning clothes brand Community Clothing, which supports local clothing and textile manufacturers across the UK… just brilliant. As you can probably tell by now, Grant is a man on a mission. His recently launched book “Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier” makes for pretty sobering reading. As he says, “We used to care a lot about our clothes. We didn't have many but those we had were important to us. We'd cherish them, repair them, and pass them on. And making them provided fulfilling work for millions of skilled people locally.” This is something we have totally lost sight of in our quest for more and cheaper… a fast fashion dopamine hit. He goes on to say, “Today the average person has nearly five times as many clothes as they did just 50 years ago. Last year, 100 billion garments were produced worldwide, most made from oil, 30% of which were not even sold, and the equivalent of one bin lorry full of clothing is dumped in landfill or burned every single second. Our wardrobes are full to bursting with clothes we never wear so why do we keep buying more?” On a lighter note, we touch on some of his worst fashion moments… probably in the 80s, living in San Francisco… but, he was wearing a sarong before David Beckham famously did! Patrick is a fabulously knowledgeable guest, and he really gets you thinking about the beauty and importance of just having LESS. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Sara Pascoe has a magic ability to take life's absurdities and turn them into comedy gold, but how does she approach change? Sara's quick, intelligent wit has seen her competing on many of the UK's most popular comedy panel shows such as QI and Taskmaster and she also hosts ‘The Great British Sewing Bee'. Not only is she one of the country's foremost comedians, Sara is a bestselling author too, having written three books - ‘Animal', ‘Sex Money Power' and her debut novel ‘Weirdo', which is out on paperback now. She's also a book fan and co-hosts the podcast ‘Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club' with her friend, and previous guest on Changes, Cariad Lloyd.In this refreshing and light hearted conversation, Sara opens about her untraditional upbringing, her transition to vegetarianism at a young age and her changing relationship with her parents after her Dad left when she was seven. Reflecting on her latest novel, "Weirdo,", Sara also discusses her evolving relationship with her own confidence, detachment from show business as a new mum and her self-worth as a comedian.Buy 'Weirdo' here:https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/weirdo-unlike-many-debut-novels-this-one-will-stick-with-you-for-a-long-time-guardian-main/sara-pascoe/paperback/9780571374540.htmlListen to Cariad Lloyd's Changes episode here:https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/59c1bc1991700462b988d47248a3ce8831095b5b/viewGET IN TOUCHContact us at changespod@gmail.com with your emails and voice notes.Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Gentle Reader, It has come to this the attention of the podcast, that there is to be a grand ball! All members of the sewing ton are invited to craft their finest garments for this most joyous occasion. Your gracious hosts request the pleasure of your company at this most prestigious soiree. Only one question remains…will you join your hosts for this season's most unforgettable evening of dancing and merriment? ✨ In this episode I am joined by Richy Wedge, lover of 18th century and Regency fashion, contestant on The Great British Sewing Bee, and host of the Bridgetown Ball- who is currently busy sewing an outfit for this joyous a occasion! Myself and Richy chat all about his personal attachment to regency era clothing, and of course the inaugural event of the season: The Bridge Town Ball, a Regency-style ball, that rather than striving for complete historical accuracy, aims to make an inclusive and enjoyable for all with the tagline Pride not Prejudice

Ben Riley-Smith of The Telegraph is joined by a range of guests to analyse the latest developments at Westminster.To discuss Labour's prospects following the local election results, Ben speaks to former Labour leader, Lord Kinnock.Labour candidate and economist Miatta Fahnbulleh, and Rupert Harrison, a Conservative candidate and former Chief of staff to George Osborne, discuss the economy in the run up to the general election.As John Swinney becomes First Minister of Scotland, Ben brings the SNP's Ian Blackford together with Many Rhodes, editor of Holyrood Magazine, to discuss whether he can bring unity back to the party.And finally, in a week that saw celebrities turn out for the Met Gala in New York, can our politicians take a leaf out of their book when it comes to making the right style decisions. Ben is joined by judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, and Katie Perrior, former director of communications in Downing Street for Theresa May.

What would it be like if we could enjoy complete freedom within our sewing lives? Free from the shoulds and shouldn'ts, the fears and even past experiences? My guest, Tony Rea, tells us how this mindset took him from sewing newbie to top-three-finalist of sewing's most famous competition: The Great British Sewing Bee. Plus, Tony shares his formula for sewing more sustainably (spoiler alert: it involves a lot of thrifted duvet covers…). Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find out more about Tony on his website, and see his latest projects on Instagram @tonyr.maker. Tony's Etsy shop is stocked with handmade cycling caps in fun prints. This Postman Pat shirt was clearly inevitable: If you find yourself in Plymouth, swing by the Plymouth Scrapstore. Tony made a Fabric Godmother Peony dress for his wife to attend Christmas events in. Tony first encountered zero waste sewing patterns during the pattern challenge on GBSB: Tony adapted Birgitta Helmersson's ZW Block Pants and ZW Workwear Jacket patterns for his style and frame. Image source: Birgitta Helmersson. Tony wore a denim ‘suit' created using these patterns which he modelled on the runway at the Knitting & Stitching show in London, October 2023. Tony recently embarked upon the Studio Trouser Low Waste pattern by Norwegian brand, Indigo Indigo (@indigoindigo.no on IG).

It's our first episode of Beyond Bridgerton, the interview series while we wait for season 3! In our first episode, we interview Richy Wedge, a former contestant on The Great British Sewing Bee and Regency fashion enthusiast! We'll explore Regency fashion, fabrics and social events such as balls, as well as discuss iconic costumes from period dramas like Sleepy Hollow and Jane Austen's Emma. Plus, Richy tells us about his upcoming ball in May, just in time for season 3! Details about Richy's upcoming Regency Ball!:  Tickets: https://cheshirecorsetry.co.uk/product/the-bridge-town-ball-2024-tickets/  The Bridgetown Ball: https://www.instagram.com/thebridgetownball/  Richy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_back_stitch_boys/    Also, we're now on Youtube, subscribe for more period drama content!   Listen to the Regency Rumours Podcast! Our site: https://www.regencyrumours.com  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3VtoQoZ... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow us on social media! Website: https://www.regencyrumours.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regencyrumours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regencyrumo... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk62npSnwt8B6QxkA27bCyg  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regencyrumours  Email: regencyrumours@gmail.com

RETRO RHLSTP #70 - Esme - Rich has found the mother of all stones and is banging on about that as usual (don't worry he will syphon this off into a podcast you don't have to listen to soon). His guest is RHLSTP super fan and fly in the ointment Joe Lycett. They discuss the beauty of being allowed to be silly in a serious world, whether Tom Daley should be sponsored to go to Pride, the Daily Express making mountains out of molehills, how a TV chef did not appreciate a joke about chicken jerk and how envy can eat you up and how age can soften its grip. We also learn about Joe's new projects, including the Great British Sewing Bee, and hear from Esme, one of the judges of that show, who is in our front row and is rather well refreshed after a day out with Joe. SUPPORT THE SHOW!Check out our website http://rhlstp.co.ukSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://richardherring.com/gigsBuy DVDs and Books at http://gofasterstripe.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we're chatting with Man Yee Woo (@manyee.woo). Man Yee was a 2022 finalist on the Great British Sewing Bee, and we talked about her time on the show, what she learned from the experience, how she got started sewing and her favorite makes & indie pattern recommendations.  Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram. For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/53-a-chat-with-man-yee-woo/  If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Research by the charity Stamma shows that 8% of children will start stuttering at some point. Our listener Geri, a mother who's son has a stammer, got in touch with Woman's Hour and asked us to discuss the topic. Kirsten Howells from Stamma, Tiktok influencer Jessie Yendle and Geri join Claire McDonnell to share their own experiences and advice.Actor Emily Blunt found fame as the scene-stealing assistant in The Devil Wears Prada, and has since starred in many films including Mary Poppins Returns and A Quiet Place with her real-life husband John Krasinski. She is also in one of this year's biggest cinematic hits, Oppenheimer. As Christopher Nolan's blockbuster about the father of the atomic bomb is released on ultra-HD DVD and Blu-ray, Emily Blunt talks to Clare McDonnell about her role as Kitty Oppenheimer, Robert's wife.How do you keep long-distance friendships going? Clare talks to filmmaker Shannon Haly, who lives in New York and wrote a viral poem about missing her best friend. They are joined by the journalist Rose Stokes who, after having an 18-year long-distance friendship decided to move to live in the same city as her friend.What do women look for in a bra after breast cancer surgery? Clare is joined by Katy Marks, an architect by trade, who discovered after her single mastectomy that there was no bra on the market that was flat on one side. She didn't want to use a prosthetic and so designed her own, called Uno, which launched on Monday. She'll be joined on the programme by Asmaa Al-allak who won this year's Great British Sewing Bee and is a consultant breast surgeon who has made post-surgery lingerie for her patients.Today marks 100 years since the birth of one of opera's most renowned and influential singers of the 20th century: the iconic heroine, Maria Callas. But what is it about her talent that has transcended the decades? Two sopranos – Alison Langer and Nadine Benjamin – join Anita to describe Maria Callas' enduring star quality. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Hanna Ward Studio Manager: Tim Heffer

Award-winning actor Dame Harriet Walter is back on stage at the National Theatre in Federico Lorca's newly-adapted The House of Bernada Alba. After a break of seven years playing assorted television roles including ‘difficult' mothers in Succession and Ted Lasso, she's back treading the boards and once again playing a formidable matriarch. She joins Clare McDonnell in the studio to talk about her career so far, as well as her newest role. As of today, police in Northern Ireland can now charge people with upskirting, downblousing and cyber-flashing. At the same time, British Transport Police are encouraging women to lower their tolerance for sexual harassment during their commute and report minor offenders more often. So is recognition of so-called 'minor' sexual offences improving? Clare speaks to Naomi Long, Leader of the Alliance Party and former Northern Ireland Justice Minister, and to women's rights activist Zan Moon. What do women look for in a bra after breast cancer surgery? Clare is joined by Katy Marks, an architect by trade, who discovered after her single mastectomy that there was no bra on the market that was flat on one side. She didn't want to use a prosthetic and so designed her own, called Uno, which launches today. She'll be joined on the programme by Asmaa Al-allak who won this year's Great British Sewing Bee and is a consultant breast surgeon who has made post-surgery lingerie for her patients. Runner Eilish McColgan follows in the footsteps of her mother Liz McColgan in the pursuit of sporting greatness. Now she's made a documentary telling their story, looking at their relationship and charting the times Eilish has broken her mother's records – all except the marathon. Eilish joins Clare to talk about making the documentary, as well as the pressures and benefits of following in the family business.

Patrick Grant is a designer, clothing entrepreneur and a judge on the BBC TV programme The Great British Sewing Bee. Patrick was born in Edinburgh in 1972. His interest in clothes and in making things was evident from a very early age, along with a love of sport: his father was a rugby coach and trained Patrick and his friends. Some of his friends went on to represent Scotland and Patrick played for Scotland's under-19 team. He studied Material Science and Engineering at Leeds University and worked in industry for a decade. Then, after spotting an advertisement in a newspaper, he bought an ailing Savile Row tailoring company. It was almost an impulse buy, at great financial risk. After a shaky start, he turned the business around, and within five years he was named menswear designer of the year at the British Fashion Awards. Patrick went on to buy a factory in Blackburn, Cookson and Clegg. He is passionate about British manufacturing, and set up Community Clothing with the aim of making good quality affordable day wear. He has been a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee since the programme began in 2013. He divides his time between London, Blackburn and the Highlands. DISC ONE: Les Fleurs - Minnie Riperton DISC TWO: My Heart's in the Highlands - Else Torp and Christopher Bowers-Broadbent DISC THREE: Do You Wanna Funk - Sylvester DISC FOUR: Big Time Sensuality, the Fluke Magimix - Björk DISC FIVE: Harry Patch (In Memory of) - Radiohead DISC SIX: Kill Dem - Jamie xx DISC SEVEN: Get Better - alt-J DISC EIGHT: I Saw - Young Fathers BOOK CHOICE: Green Woodwork: Working with Wood the Natural Way by Mike Abbott LUXURY ITEM: A complete set of woodworking tools CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Kill Dem - Jamie xx Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

Welcome to episode 267 of the Make It British Podcast!In this episode, I share my recent experiences at the All Party Parliamentary Group for ethics and sustainability in fashion at the Houses of Parliament, organised by Fashion Roundtable.You can hear the full speech that I gave on the importance of localism, transparency, and ethical practices in the fashion industry. In which I highlighted the challenges faced by UK manufacturers, the need for skilled workers, and the potential for a thriving local manufacturing supply chain.You'll gain insight into the current British manufacturing landscape and discover how small businesses are leading the way in ethical and sustainable production.The meeting was chaired by John McNally MP and the secretariat for the APPG is Fashion Roundtable, led by Tamara Cincik.The other speakers were:Mary Creagh CBE - Chair of the Ethical Trading Initiative, Former MP and Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee.Patrick Grant - Founder of Community Clothing and presenter on The Great British Sewing Bee.Professor Dilys Williams - Fashion Roundtable Board Member and Director of Centre for Sustainable Fashion.Sam Ludlow-Taylor - Head of Human Rights at John Lewis.Anna Bryher - Policy Lead at Labour Behind the LabelWatch the Speech on YouTube hereHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This PodcastMentioned in this episode:British Brand Accelerator

Kiell Smith-Bynoe is best known for playing Mike in the sitcom Ghosts on BBC One and Dean in the BAFTA winning sitcom Stath Lets Flats on Channel4. Kiell is also the new presenter of The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC One and was brilliant in the 15th series of Taskmaster. His other acting credits include Dreamland with Lily Allen on Sky, Friday Night Dinner, Whitechapel, Death In Paradise, Bloods, Horrible Histories, Red Flag which he created and wrote and The Witchfinder. He has been a contestant on Richard Osman's House of Games, The Weakest Link, Would I Lie To You and Celebrity Catchphrase .Kiell Smith-Bynoe is guest number 339 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Kiell Smith-Bynoe on Twitter @SkfRedhot & Instagram @klayzeflaymz .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much is the mainstream sewing industry adopting a sustainability mindset these days? I went to the Knitting & Stitching show in London at the beginning of Oct 2023 to investigate. I tried to unearth any ethical and eco-minded motivations among the commerce taking place. So come with me and listen to the conversations I had and the conclusions I came to… Support the podcast over on Patreon! Spending the day with my pal Catherine (@kittyandthetiger on Instagram) Catherine and I attended the Knitting & Stitching show at Alexandra Palace in London in October 2023. I spoke to Jen Hogg who designs and sells sewing and knitting tools via her website, Etsy and through other retailers. Find Jen on Instagram @jenerates. Her most popular products are the seam circles and the silicon hot hemmer. Image source: Jenerates Find the Stash Hub app on their website, on IG @stash_hub, or in your smart phone's app store. You can catch up on all Yvettes ‘Stash Chats' on YouTube, including one with me! Lauren Tedstone was a contestant in the 2023 series of The Great British Sewing Bee. You can follow her on Instagram @madebylaurentedstone. Lauren introduced me to the Mimiquins custom mannequins and their creators. I then spoke to Jaire, one of the co-founders of the brand. Image source: Mimiquins I bumped into Tanya from Bornella Fabrics who told me about her recent participation in a Street Stitching event. Image source: Street Stitching Louise from Ethel & Joan told me about her newest button, pin holder and jewellery designs. Find Louise's business, Ethel & Joan, on her website, Etsy shop and IG @ethelandjoan.

This week's guest is the comedian, writer, and all-round screen hogger, Sara Pascoe. Host of The Great British Sewing Bee, presenter of Last Woman on Earth and ubiquitous panel-show presence. She has written and starred in her own sitcom Out Of Her Mind (before TV realised women could write sitcoms too!) And she's also the author of two brainy non-fiction bestsellers, Animal and Sex Love Money. Sara came and sat in my kitchen with Sausage the cat (who was still a bit poorly after his encounter with Ecoli. Thanks for asking) to talk about her debut novel, Weirdo, the tale of a woman desperate to seem like a ‘normal', well-adjusted grown up...We talked about everything from cat-love, the rhesus monkey theory of motherhood, Happy Valley, Strictly and her short-lived teenage rebellion, to IVF, the importance of sharing salary info, how she learnt to stop doing things resentfully and why she won't be sad to be done with menstruation!If you enjoyed this episode you might also like my conversations with comedians Josie Long and Cariad Lloyd. Find out more about Sara & Cariad's Weirdo's bookclub here.* You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org, including Weirdo by Sara Pascoe, and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me.* And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com• The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls @ Pineapple Audio Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I'm a vegetarian, but not a great vegetarian. I sometimes eat pirates"Sara Pascoe is an actress, writer and one of the UK's most-loved comedians. You might know her as the host of The Great British Sewing Bee and Guessable, or from an appearance on countless comedy shows across TV and radio. Sara's debut novel, Weirdo, follows Sophie; feverishly anxious and working hard to be happy in her own skin – if only life wouldn't make that so hard.Don't forget you can watch these interviews, fully extended, exclusively on Global Player. Download it from the App Store, or head to globalplayer.com. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Somehow, after two brand new Steps albums, last year's #1 Platinum Collection, tours with the band, the War Of The Worlds tour, and endless TV shows including performing on the final of the Great British Sewing Bee (!), Claire Richards doesn't fancy a break just yet. Thank goodness! Her brand new album, Euphoria, sees her covering some of the voices that inspired her, including ABBA, Donna Summer, Babs and Celine. With production from our pal Steve Anderson and guest spots from Andy Bell and Delta Goodrem, this is a huge collection of classic dance tracks given a whole new lease of life, and giving life. We're joined by Claire to go track by track through the album. To hear what she says about the Deluxe Edition tracks (Love Is A Battlefield and Xanadu), get Early Access to future new release album episodes with the artists, catch up with 80+ episodes including new series (and our Steps episode of Further Listening), vote on future episodes, and get more every month, join us on Patreon from less than £4 per month: https://www.patreon.com/trackbytrackuk Let us know what you think to the album and the episode @trackbytrackuk

Jon Culshaw's big break came when convincing the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in a prank phone call that HE was the then Conservative leader William Hague - an infamous moment in his life for which he was called an imposter. Since then, he's built up a repertoire of 350 celebrity voices, starred in 23 series of Dead Ringers and joins us live from the Edinburgh Festival where he's starring in his new show, Imposter Syndrome. Tommy Jessop is an actor, a campaigner and has just had his first book published, 'A Life Worth Living'. In 2007, he became the first actor with Down Syndrome to star in a primetime BBC Drama in the film ‘Coming Down the Mountain' and has gone onto tour theatres as Hamlet and played Terry Boyle in 'Line of Duty'. This year's Great British Sewing Bee champion Asmaa Al-allak spent her formative years growing up in Iraq. Her grandmother was a seamstress who passed her skills on to Asmaa's mother, who in turn taught her and after winning the series, Asmaa said it's fair to say ‘it's in the blood'. After leaving Iraq at the age of 14, having lived through the Iran-Iraq war, Asmaa and her family moved to Durham where her father was working as a scientist. She went on to study medicine and is now a consultant breast surgeon at a cancer centre in Cardiff. Also - the first in our '...In Nature' series where we hear from artists and creatives about how they are inspired by the natural world. Today is the turn of printmaker and wood engraver Molly Lemon. And...the Inheritance Tracks of Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman. Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell

This episode Charlotte has an update on lambing and is having to deal with maggots. Yuk! Steve has been entertaining guests, but unfortunately his food was not instagram ready! Plus the pair discuss their favourite programmes; the finale of Succession, Great British Sewing Bee and Poker Face. And Steve admits to his guilty pleasure - The Fast and Furious movie franchise! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voyagearoundmyaga/message

Adam Cox talks to Brogan Sommerville, a finalist from The Great British Sewing Bee, to delve into Sudocrem's new research findings. The study uncovers an amazing 89% of the British population expressing their fondness for purchasing second-hand goods. Brogan tells us about the Great British Pre-Loved Awards and elucidates the advantages associated with embracing pre-loved purchases. Furthermore, she shares valuable insights on the concept of upcycling, providing practical ideas on how to engage in this creative practice. https://www.sudocrem.co.uk/pre-loved/details

EPISODE 1521: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Kate Strasdin, the author of THE DRESS DIARY OF MRS ANNE SYKES, about fashion, fabric and femininity in 19th century England Kate Strasdin is a dress historian who has been fascinated by old clothes since she was a child. She is a lecturer in Cultural Studies at Falmouth University and is a freelance consultant for dress and textile exhibitions. She has appeared on The Great British Sewing Bee as an expert. In 2016 she was given an anonymous album full of annotated dress swatches that had been kept in a trunk for over fifty years, its original keeper unknown. She spent the next six years unlocking its secrets. She lives in Devon with her husband and two children. Her latest book is The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe (2023) Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Silhouettes! A Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of he clothes we wear. In this very exciting episode, myself and dress historian Kate Strasdin continue our conversation, now turning our attention to the wider world of Fashion History. It's importance, the misconceptions and stereotypes of the subject and ways people interested in the field can get their foot in the door. Kate Strasdin is a dress historian who has been fascinated by old clothes since she was a child. She is a lecturer in Cultural Studies at Falmouth University and is a freelance consultant for dress and textile exhibitions and has appeared as an expert on The Great British Sewing Bee. In 2016 she was given an anonymous album full of annotated dress swatches that had been kept in a trunk for over fifty years, its original keeper unknown... She spent the next six years unlocking its secrets. In this episode we discuss: The importance, misconceptions and stereotypes of Fashion History. Being treated as a 'novelty act' when lecturing on the subject. How Kate got her start in working in the world of fashion history. Advice on how to get engaged and more involved. The moment Kate realised she wanted to learn as much as she could about the history of clothes. How and why Fashion History should never be considered 'just for women'. More on Kate's new book The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe. A bit more info on the future of this podcast. Memorable quotes: "If we were all wearing the same thing or if we're all wearing nothing at all you might say it doesn't matter, but we don't and it does." Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone. Follow the show on Instagram @Silhouettespodcast for more updates -- "The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life - from family and friends to industry and Empire - told through her unique textile scrapbook. In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of her life and times. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of Kate Strasdin, a fashion historian and museum curator. Strasdin spent the next six years unraveling the secrets contained within the album's pages. Piece by piece, she charts Anne's journey from the mills of Lancashire to the port of Singapore before tracing her return to England in later years. Fragments of cloth become windows into Victorian life: pirates in Borneo, the complicated etiquette of mourning, poisonous dyes, the British Empire in full swing, rioting over working conditions and the terrible human cost of Britain's cotton industry. This is life writing that celebrates ordinary people: the hidden figures, the participants in everyday life. Through the evidence of waistcoats, ball gowns and mourning outfits, Strasdin lays bare the whole of human experience in the most intimate of mediums: the clothes we choose to wear." The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe is available to buy now (Penguin Vintage/ Chatto & Windus)

Designer and Great British Sewing Bee presenter Esme Young has spent a lifetime around fashion. This episode is packed with life advice and brilliant stories - including the time Esme was just too busy to hang out with Cher.

Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribe Welcome back to Silhouettes! A Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of he clothes we wear. In this very exciting episode, myself and dress historian Kate Strasdin delve deep and explore the secrets of a Victorian woman's wardrobe through the autobiographical pieces of fabric she left behind in a mysterious scrap book over 200 years ago... Kate Strasdin is a dress historian who has been fascinated by old clothes since she was a child. She is a lecturer in Cultural Studies at Falmouth University and is a freelance consultant for dress and textile exhibitions and has appeared as an expert on The Great British Sewing Bee. In 2016 she was given an anonymous album full of annotated dress swatches that had been kept in a trunk for over fifty years, its original keeper unknown... She spent the next six years unlocking its secrets. In this episode we discuss: Kate's reaction on first being handed the book and knowing she had found something magical. The moment Kate realised she needed to find out who the book belonged to. The power fabric has to tell us about people of the past, class, geography and so much more. Writing a book through the pandemic while raising kids. How she tackled writing the book and the challenges faced during research. The misconceptions surrounding Victorian fashion. Fast fashion then and now. The similarities and differences in wedding traditions between the Victorian Era and now. and much, much more. Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone. Follow the show on Instagram @Silhouettespodcast for more updates -- "The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life - from family and friends to industry and Empire - told through her unique textile scrapbook. In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of her life and times. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of Kate Strasdin, a fashion historian and museum curator. Strasdin spent the next six years unravelling the secrets contained within the album's pages. Piece by piece, she charts Anne's journey from the mills of Lancashire to the port of Singapore before tracing her return to England in later years. Fragments of cloth become windows into Victorian life: pirates in Borneo, the complicated etiquette of mourning, poisonous dyes, the British Empire in full swing, rioting over working conditions and the terrible human cost of Britain's cotton industry. This is life writing that celebrates ordinary people: the hidden figures, the participants in everyday life. Through the evidence of waistcoats, ball gowns and mourning outfits, Strasdin lays bare the whole of human experience in the most intimate of mediums: the clothes we choose to wear." The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe is available to buy now (Penguin Vintage/ Chatto & Windus)

Jen's taken up clothes making, so who better to get on the Zoom with than winner of 2021's Great British Sewing Bee, Serena Baker? They chat about stitching, sustainable fashion, and her book Serena Sews. Hannah chats to actor Jennifer Kirby about Vampire Academy, why teenage girls can't get enough of bloodsuckers and why Linda Bassett is the cat's pyjamas. In BT, we're talking about - what else? - reaction to the Queen's death, but fret not, there is good news in Jenny Off The Blocks. And in Rated or Dated, we're back to the 1990s or the 1950s, depending on how you look at it, as we watch LA Confidential. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.