The Heating and Plumbing Show
Andy Cam gives you the week's rundown from the world of plumbing with all the best stories, tips and interviews with some of the world's best plumbers.
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Episodes
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How Do Plumbers Manage Stress?
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look at the different pressures facing tradespeople, from the day-to-day demands of the job and running a business to the wider financial and economic pressures affecting the industry.Connie Pawsey, Steven Blair and Sophie Keepence AKA Plumby Mummy chat about their own experiences with stress, how they cope with pressure, who they turn to when things get difficult, and whether attitudes towards mental health in the trades are finally changing.From balancing plumbing with family life to tackling the stigma around talking about stress and anxiety, it’s an honest conv...
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Bringing New People Into The Trade
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look at what needs to change to attract the next generation of plumbers — from career changes and apprenticeships to the challenges facing small businesses looking to take on trainees.Chris Rice joins the show to share his experience of making a late career change into plumbing, gaining his qualifications and building his own domestic plumbing business.Sean Ibrahim from Barnsley College to discuss apprenticeships, upskilling and what can be done to encourage more young people into the trade — including the barriers facing employers and the wider skills pipeline.And...
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An Interview with Louchavan Lemard: 2026 National Plumber of the Year
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by Louchavan Lemard from PH247, who was crowned the UK’s first-ever Plumber of the Year at the Installer Awards 2026.They hear how Louchavan went from leaving school without GCSEs to building a successful business, and how his early experiences shaped his approach to the plumbing and heating industry.They discuss apprenticeships, developing the next generation of plumbers, and how PH247 is helping young people find a career in the trade.Andy, Todd and Louchavan also explore the realities of running a business in London, rising costs, employment pressures...
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Expectations vs. Reality
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister get into what happens when jobs, customers and plans don’t go quite the way you expected.From nightmare jobs and unexpected delays to unreliable subbies, broken-down vans and last-minute cancellations, they share some of the biggest curveballs they’ve faced on the tools - and how they’ve dealt with them.They discuss managing expectations, handling setbacks and keeping your cool when a straightforward job suddenly turns into a nightmare.Andy and Todd also put each other through some real-world trade scenarios - but how would you handle them?
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Will We Have Enough Plumbers in 10 Years?
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by Oliver Zanetti from Nesta to explore the skills crisis facing the Plumbing & Heating Trade.With an ageing workforce, fewer apprentices coming through and small businesses facing challenges when it comes to training the next generation, where will the plumbers of the future come from?They discuss alternative routes into the trade, how innovation could help, what the government can do to tackle the skills shortage and whether plumbing remains one of the most future-proof and financially rewarding careers available.Andy and Todd also compare life in the ...
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The Worst Water Mishaps & Disasters
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister hear from fellow plumbing and heating engineers about some of the worst moments they’ve experienced with water.Award-winning engineers John Cruickshank& Dan Tempest share their biggest disasters, early-career mistakes, close calls and the customer situations that can make a bad leak even more stressful.Andy and Todd also share their own stories too!
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Heating Installer Awards 2026: Meet the Best in Plumbing & Heating
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister chat to some of the winners from the Heating Installer Awards 2026.Andy & Todd are joined by Daniel Davies, winner of the National Installer title, to hear how he transformed a 200-year-old abandoned farmhouse into an award-winning project.George Tiefenthaler, winner of Best Renewables Installer, talks about his journey into renewables and where he sees the sector heading next.Louchavan Lemard, the inaugural winner of the Plumber Awards, talks about the job that helped secure his victory, The story behind how he got into the trade and big plans to help apprentices ...
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The Ultimate Plumber: What Makes the Best in the Trade?
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister break down the strengths, weaknesses and personality traits that make someone great in the trade. From technical ability and physical strength to business skills, people skills and dealing with customers, they debate what really matters when it comes to being a top-class plumber or heating engineer.They also look at the weaknesses and challenges that can hold tradespeople back, before putting everything together to create their very own blueprint for the ultimate plumbing and heating engineer.What skills would they have? How would they deal with customers? And, mos...
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Should You Really Be Working When You’re Ill?
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister speak to plumbing and heating engineers about pushing through illness and injury, when they’ve had no choice but to take time off, and the impact it can have on their work and customers.They also discuss what happens when someone in the family is ill, kids need to stay home from school, or even when a customer is too unwell for you to attend.Plus, Stephen Blair talks about the impact of mental health on his ability to work.How do you know when you should push through — and when you need to put the tools down?Guests: Kaz Boardman, Matt O'Gorman & Stephen Blair.
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Approach To Taking Payments For Plumbing & Heating Engineers
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister invite Plumbing & Heating Engineers to join them and discuss the methods they use to collect payments, their approach to deposits, what they've learnt from previous experiences having difficulty collecting payments and Andy and Todd also share a few little tips for getting prompt payments.Guests: Becky Bates & Darren Dimmock.
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Professor Plumb Chats About A Life Changing Find On A Job
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to Sam Ferry AKA Professor Plumb. Sam tells the story of how a find on a job changed his life. Sam also talks about approach to working through summer, taking payments, being off work due to illness and his new concept on YouTube.
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Plumbers Talk About Strange Finds On Jobs
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to fellow Plumbing & Heating Engineers about finding strange things on jobs, customers that have an unexpected interior or set up in their home, things we might have left on a job and whether you would keep money or gold that you've found. Guests: Pete Withers & Grant Gundelfinger.
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Last of The Summer Plumbing
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Todd Glister and Andy Cam talk about their approach to work life balance during the summertime and how their approach to working through the summer and taking holidays has changed over the years. They also discuss whether they would or have cancelled holidays because some high value work has come in.
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Working Through The Heat Wave!
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister chat to follow Plumbing & Heating Engineers about their experiences working through the hot weather and recent heat waves. Guests: Tom Milham, John Cruickshank & Billy Boardman.
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Scavenger Hunt At Installer Show 2026!
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister set each other tasks and things to find at the Installer Show 2026 in Birmingham, that took place 23rd to the 25th of June at the NEC.
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Why We Do Jobs For Free...
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to Carl Wilson from Jobsa Gooden Plumbing who kindly refused payment from a vunerable customer who had been ripped off by cowboys. Carl also shares his journey into the trade after a great playing career in non-league football and Carl explains how he had to learn to read and write while also learning the skills of a Plumbing & Gas Engineer. Andy and Todd also talk about times they've done bits for free, whether it can be irresponsible to make it a habit and when you should and shouldn't charge people.
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Installer Show 2026 Preview!
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Todd Glister and Andy Cam look into what's happening at Installer Show 2026, taking place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of June at the NEC in Birmingham. Organiser, Joe Sharpe joins the show to talk about the growth and expansion of the show and what's going on this year. Billy Boardman, who attends every year chats about why he goes and also whether the expansion and addition of other trades is a good thing or not. Brad from the Bald Builder's Breakfast on Fix Radio shares details about their plans to broadcast from the show and also his experiences at the show in previous years.
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When Should You...
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about when Plumbing & Heating Engineers should do certain things. They talk about how a Plumbers day could unfold in an ideal world... and then what really happens and also share some stories of having the best and worst timing ever!
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Is It Okay To Walk Off A Job??
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister chat to John Cruickshank and Dan Tempest about whether it's fair enough to walk off of a job. Andy and Todd ask John and Dan to share some past experiences and their thoughts and then touch on their own issues with customers too.
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Our Bodies Are Breaking Down… What Can We Do About It?
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
In this episode, Andy Cam and Todd Glister discuss how tradespeople can protect their bodies, avoid injuries, and stay fit throughout their careers. They are joined by Harold Floyd, Lead Trainer at Elite Force Safety, and Functional Movement Coach Wayne Lakin. Both guests share practical advice on preventing bad backs and knee pain, improving lifting techniques, building strength, recovering properly, and maintaining a healthier lifestyle while working on the tools.
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How Do We Bring New People Into the Trade?
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
This episode sees Rob Lawton discuss how Lawton Next Gen is inspiring young people into the trade and helping tackle the industry skills gap. Andy and Todd also chat with Sophie Davis from Pink Plumbing about her journey from apprentice to self-employment, the barriers facing young people, education reform, and her visit to 10 Downing Street. Later, Harry Budd from Logic4Training joins the conversation to explore heat pumps, fast-track learning, and whether flexible training models are the future of the industry.
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What Other Trade Would We Most and Least Want to Be In?
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Everyone knows that Andy Cam’s slogan is “I love plumbing” and Todd Glister has been in the trade for almost twenty years… BUT - what trade would they be if they weren’t plumbers? Plus, what trade would they NOT want to be?There is also conversation about workwear, with Andy and Todd discussing: which trade is the best and worst dressed, who fits the biggest stereotype, and what’s the worst gear they’ve ever seen someone turn up to site wearing!
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Could This Be A Futureproof Line of Work??
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into how in demand those working in HVAC are currently and how to approach getting trained up.
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Are We Becoming Even More Of A Multi Trade?
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about how the role of a Plumber & Gas Engineer is evolving and whether it's becoming even more of a multi trade. Jimmy Hendry joins the discussion and shares his thoights and Dan Tempest talks about how he approaches his work with regards to bringing in other trades and skills he's developed from a life on the tools.
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Andy & Todd Talk About Challenges Brought By 2026
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister can feel that it's getting tough out there for many. Fuel costs are impossible to keep on top of and have a knock on effect for many aspects of running a business. Enquiries are dipping for some, it's harder to afford to employ people and even find people to employ. Even the cost of butter is too much for Andy. Todd talks about getting his business back up and running after focussing on his house build.
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Is This Worthwhile... Or A Waste of Time?
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into the rise in big companies getting their engineers trained up in renewables. But - does this make it harder for the SME and sole trader to find work? Andy and Todd talk to Ian Edgeworth about his experiences training engineers who work for Octopus Energy as well as sole traders.John Cruickshank talks about how much he's found himself in demand since getting trained up and how it's created a need for him to take on more people and grow his business. Todd is on the fence, He's trained, he's completed an install in his own home but there's certain aspects of ...
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Mums On The Tools
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to the women working in Plumbing & Heating who are also mums and find out what their experiences are essentially juggling two full time jobs that have a lot of challenges and time specific pressures. Kaz Boardman joins to talk about her family life and being married to regular guest and friend of the show, Billy Boardman. Kaz talks about what it's like in a household where both parents work in the same trade. Alice Illidge talks about her experiences taking on work and managing jobs while also being mum to her five year old daughter. Sophie Keepence, known onl...
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Dads On The Tools
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about being fathers and working in the trade. Todd is now almost a year and a half into his journey as a Dad and talks about his experiences so far. James Ray, who has written books on being an authentic father and man joins the discussion to talk about what being a good or good enough Dad looks like. Fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Daryl Robinson joins to talk about being a tradesperson and a father of four. He talks about the school drop off, the best bits of being a Dad, The stuff that if you had known before would make you think twice and also touches on the t...
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Andy Cam Goes To The Big Apple & Ideas For Inventions & Innovation
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Andy Cam is back from the American version of the Installer Show that took place last week in New York City as part of the Build show. Andy talks about what he saw, Andy and Todd get into a chat about ideas for invention and innovation in the trade from there and more.
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Andy & Todd's Own Apprenticeship Experiences
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister share their own apprenticeship stories and experiences, while applying them to modern day and reflecting on how you can use those experiences to mentor the gurrent generation. They get into talking about being branded 'snowflakes' and whether every generation thinks this about the one that follows, or whether there really is a line in the sand moving forward with regards to work ethic and willingness to graft.
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