Join Chris Frediani as he takes a look at all the latest topics from the world of plastering including product launches, top tips, and special guests.Chris will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.
Friday, 4 April 2025
28 minutes
Chris Frediani invites James Collier to join him and tell the story of how he became a Pargeter. James also talks about the process, materials, designs, teaching his skills overseas and brings in a huge Fix Radio logo for the studio!
Friday, 28 March 2025
21 minutes
Chris Frediani invites Robin Clevett, Carpenter & Fix Radio Presenter, to join him and discuss their experiences at the Houses of Parliament discussing tool theft. Robin talks about working with Plasterers over the years and also talks about addressing the skills shortage in construction
Sunday, 23 March 2025
19 minutes
Chris Frediani is still on the DIY SOS Bracknell job and uses it as a chance to give you a behind the scenes look of how the TV show works. Chris talks to Nick Knowles, Director & Producer Matt and Designer, Gabby Blackman. Chris talks about the history of the programme, what 2025 has in store for the show, how you can get involved and more
Sunday, 16 March 2025
13 minutes
Chris Frediani brings you chats with DIY SOS crew & tradespeople at DIY SOS in Bracknell
Sunday, 9 March 2025
28 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock bring you some of the recent chat they had with Nick Knowles in the studio and towards the end of the show, Chris and Bradders talk about the most valuable assets for your business
Sunday, 2 March 2025
35 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock talk with guests about the importance of building a solid client base and how your client base will evolve as your business grows. Chris also talks about working with builders and the importance of gaining repeat business by networking with builders. Guests include: Stu Roberts from Trowel Talk, Jason Hill & Jamie Adam
Sunday, 23 February 2025
29 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradders are joined by Plasterers who are doing some incredible things on and off the tools. Guests include: Duncan Cowper & Dee Prosser
Sunday, 16 February 2025
26 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradders talk about whether Plastering was better in the old days or nowadays/ They talk about the changes in the tradre for better or worse and Nick Knowles drops by to join in the discussion. Guests include: Andy McCauley & Carl Ruane
Sunday, 9 February 2025
33 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradders invite Plasterers to join them and discuss situations where they've walked from jobs, or nearly walked and the reasons why. They talk about when you can save the situation or spot tricky customers in the early stages. Guests include: Alastair Bell & Ambro Russell (with a cameo from Nick Knowles)
Sunday, 2 February 2025
19 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradders talk about the right mindset to approach the trade with. Guests include Skillbuild 2024 Plastering Gold Winner, Harry Sutherland & Skillbuild Lead Judge, Colin McGaughey
Sunday, 26 January 2025
27 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by Plasterers who gave Chris a hand on a recent prokect in Swansea to talk about their experiences. Chris also shares some never before heard stories and insight into the history of the programme. If you would like to help on upcoming builds you can find information here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/diy-sos
Monday, 20 January 2025
28 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock look at what it takes to run a limited business and also how it is to operate as a sole trader effectively. Guests include: Dylan White & Jason Riley
Sunday, 12 January 2025
22 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradders look ahead at what the opportunities and developments will be in the trade and construction industry as a whole in 2025. Guests include: Jon Jacznick & Gary Blackburn
Sunday, 15 December 2024
21 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradders invite two guests who joined them on the show this year to look back on the year in the trade and discuss their experiences. Chris and Bradleigh also share how their own year has gone, what they'll remember from 2024 and their plans for the year ahead. Guests include: James Collier & Keith Langton
Sunday, 8 December 2024
27 minutes
Leigh Griffiths AKA The Tape Slayer returns and talks with Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock about his experiences in the trade and tells some stories about memorable moments and jobs
Sunday, 1 December 2024
35 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by friend of the show and pillar of the trade, The Tape Slayer, Leigh Griffiths. Leigh talks about his early experiences in plastering and how he learnt his skills. He also talks about current work, tools and materials used. Leigh also touches on the fun and dark side of social media
Sunday, 24 November 2024
29 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock take another look at techniques used in various aspects of Plastering. This time they look at Microcement with Lee Fennell & talk to Skillbuild 2023 gold winner in the Plastering Category, Newton Robinson
Friday, 15 November 2024
26 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock look into various techniques used in a range of aspects of plastering. On this episode, they look at rendering machine techniques with Les Lord and also techniques used in lime work with Ben Kerslake from Carrington Lime
Sunday, 10 November 2024
20 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock discuss the Plasterers' approach to working through winter and are also joined by fellow Plasterer, Paul Perkins so that they can ask him what kind of work he takes on through winter, How to handle the lack of demand at this time year and the weather
Sunday, 3 November 2024
22 minutes
Bradleigh Hancock & Chris Frediani take a show to celebrate the labourer. A good labourer can be one of the most important people on site and Chris feels they're underrated, underappreciated and not respected for the work they do. Guests join to discuss their labourers, their experience labouring and what makes a good labourer. Guests include: Jon Jacznik, Tom Sandford & Bob Hay
Sunday, 27 October 2024
21 minutes
Bradleigh Hancock & Chris Frediani invite some of the guests that joined them at the start of the year, to reflect on how business has been in 2024. Guests include: Andy McAuley, Ed O'Neil & John Maison
Sunday, 20 October 2024
27 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock ponder what the challenges are and considerations to be made, when setting up a business in the trade today. They've also invited guests with previous experiences setting up a business to discuss as well. Guests include: Jon Jacznik from Drywall Contracts Ltd. & Stu Roberts, founder of Trowel Talk (found on Facebook)
Sunday, 13 October 2024
35 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock look at the challenges of keeping a buinsess going in the trade. They ask recent guests Joel Cooke & Steph Leese about their business experiences and how they've learnt to be business savvy. Chris and Bradleigh also talk about how they've stayed profitable and in business over the years
Sunday, 6 October 2024
24 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by Steph Leese to discuss her work on the tools, experiences in the trade and how she brings in and takes on jobs
Sunday, 29 September 2024
29 minutes
Joel Cooke from Rendervate joins Chris and Bradleigh in the studio to discuss his experiences on the tools and work taking on rendering jobs
Sunday, 22 September 2024
37 minutes
Chris Powell, a top quality plasterer and friend of the show makes his first in-studio appearance to talk in depth about his more than 30 years on the trowel
Sunday, 15 September 2024
22 minutes
Chris Frediani are joined by two more spreads from social media to discuss their experiences and journey on social media, the positives, how they found success, the oppertunities it's led to for them and how you can do the same. Guests: Kirk Johnstone & Holly Welch
Sunday, 8 September 2024
28 minutes
Luke Hipgrave AKA The Gingerspread Man joins Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock to talk about his experiences in the trade and on TikTok. Luke also talks trowels, materials and more
Sunday, 1 September 2024
20 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock take another look at what demand is like currently for Plasterers. This time they talk to two sole taders and newer members of the trade to find out what they're doing to stay busy and in-demand
Sunday, 25 August 2024
23 minutes
Chris Frediani and Bradders talk about their most memorable jobs over the decades
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