The Plastering Show
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.
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Episodes
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How Do We Get Paid?
Sunday, 24 May 2026
In this episode, Chris Frediani talks to Simon Green, Bob Hay and Lee Fennell about one of the most important parts of the trade - getting paid. They cover deposits, staged payments, upfront money, and the shift to digital payments, plus how each business handles pricing conversations and payment terms from the start. The guests also share how they deal with chasing late payments, what happens when clients don’t pay, and the red flags they now look out for before taking on a job.
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Work-Life Balance & Hobbies
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Chris Frediani looks into the hobbies that spreads and fellow tradespeople do, finding out how they find a balance with work and their family life.Guests include Duncan Cowper, who is a specialist lime plasterer. Duncan joins Chris to talk about his motorsport journey, how he balances it with everyday life, the challenges of funding and sponsorship, and whether he hopes to turn his passion into a full-time career following being part of the TV Series: Born Mechanic.We also hear from Pointy Plumber - who discuss how he juggles his business and family life alongside social media, commentary w...
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Building In Devon
Sunday, 10 May 2026
In this episode, Chris Frediani explores the opportunities in his hometown due to tourism.Joining Chris in this episode is John Butler - a builder from Devon who works across renovations of homes in the area.We also hear from Mark Revell from Olympus Building Supplies Ltd. Chris and Mark discuss rising material and fuel costs, supply and delivery challenges in Devon, local building trends, demand from newcomers and DIY renovators, rural logistics, and upcoming concerns in the building supply trade.Finally, we’ll hear from Andy Vallance of Peninsula Custom Construction LTD - who explores the...
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Big Challenges Faced By Builders?
Sunday, 3 May 2026
Chris Frediani talks to builders and finds out how tough it is for them out there currently after the FMB reported big hurdles for builders around material cost increases and wage hikes. Chris talks to Ben Rayner about his experiences with this and whether demand is slowing for him too. Chris invites Simon Hodson from Worcester to join him and explain why some issues for builders need to be addressed and talks about how tax is creating more challenges than ever before. Chris also invites DIY SOS Line Producer, Ally Jenkins onto the show to talk about how this could affect their ability to g...
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Chris Frediani On Current Approach To Lime
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Tape Slayer AKA Leigh Griffiths & Ben Kerslake from Carrington Lime join Chris Frediani to talk about the current approach to lime. Chris feels like not enough younger members of the trade are learning lime skills and developing an understanding of lime and asks Leigh for his thoughts on why this might be and Ben talks about it from a training perspective.
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Tom Davis (DIY SOS Build Manager) Talks About His Experiences Running A Business
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Tom Davis joins Chris Frediani once more in a run of three shows to discuss his journey to starting up a business and then his experiences managing a business. Tom talks about all the current challenges faced due to the unpredictable nature of recent times and also shares some of what he's learnt from more than 20 years in the building trade.
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Chris Frediani, Tom Davis & Hugo Helms Debate Apprentice Conduct & Discuss Good vs. Bad Behaviour
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Chris Frediani is joined again by DIY SOS Build Manager Tom Davis so that they can sit down with Hugo Helms, a young Tradesperson who created 'Toolkit Conduct' - a guide for apprentices that can help them figure out how to behave properly on site and create a good foundation for career success. Hugo created this after he completed his Carpentry Apprenticeship and realised no one really guides young people with making that step up into the working world after school. Hugo, Tom and Chris talk about good and bad behaviour, they talk about the relationship between mentor and apprentice and shar...
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DIY SOS Build Manager Tom Davis Shares His Vision For Apprenticeship Overhaul
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Chris has invited Tom Davis, a Bricklayer and Builder who joined the industry in 2003 to join him as they both share a passion for bringing new blood into the trade but feel like the pathways have become muddled and is simply not working to the best of it's abilities. Tom shares the key changes he thinks need to be made and issues that need addressing.Skillbuild Plastering and Dry-lining Lead Judge Colin McGaughey joins the show again to talk through some of the issues with Chris and Tom, explains what he's seen in Northern Ireland and Scotland where some of Tom's ideas are actually in plac...
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Are We Heading For Disaster?
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Chris Frediani looks into what is going on with teaching the trade and delivering plastering courses to newcomers. Leslie Lewis from West London College shares his concerns with how the trade is being taught by many training providers around him and the unnoticed warning signs that we're heading down the wrong road. Colin McCaughey shares the good and bad of what he's seen in terms of skills demonstrated by learners and tutor, Steven Syers from Craven College shares his experience becoming a teacher of the trade and why you should seriously consider it.
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Best & Worst Days On The Tools
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Chris Frediani talks to a range of different trades from construction about their best and worst days and experiences on the tools. Becky Bates, a Plumbing & Gas Engineer talks about memorable working locations and the fears of flooding, Electrician Callum Biscoe explains why bad days can have serious consequences in his trade and James Reeve, an award winning Painting & Decorating business owner (Royal Spa Decoration Ltd.) talks about what can be the difference between a good day and a bad one as a business owner. Chris also asks James about his good and bad experiences following the Plast...
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Chris Frediani Finds Out How Business Has Been For Plasterers
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Chris Frediani catches up with Plasterers, Simon Green & Andy McCauley and finds out how business has been for them so far this year, after a tough 2025 and also a wild start to the year with site hold ups and bad weather.
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Chris Frediani & Nick Knowles Talk To An 89 Year Old Plasterer & John Thomson From The Fast Show About Getting Older
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Chris Frediani is joined one more time by Nick Knowles so that they can discuss getting older and the aging workforce in construction. John Thomson from The Fast Show, 24 Hour Party People & Cold Feet joins in to share what he's noticed about getting older and how to avoid becoming too much of a grumpy old man. John Bedford, an 89 year old Tradesperson who has been plastering since 1965 joins the discussion to talk about working on the tools when he could have been retired for almost two decades. Chris and Nick talk about getting older from their own perspective and whether they would ever ...
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Chris Frediani & Nick Knowles Share Unbelievable Stories
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Chris and Nick share some unbelievable stories, moments and situations from their decades together on DIY SOS. They invite Fix Radio presenters, Danny Madden, Andy Cam, Steph Leese to join them and share a few of their own stories from their experiences on the tools and DIY SOS Designer, Gordon Whistance joins to share some of his.
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Chris Frediani & Nick Knowles Discuss Business Stress, Recent Projects & Read Your Messages!
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Chris Frediani is joined by Nick Knowles so that they can discuss the recent run of projects completed, Chris gets honest about some of the stress involved with running his business recently, Chris and Nick read your comments on spray applied plaster and also try to pronounce some tricky words and phrases.
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Arguments Between Builders & Specialists Over Lime Work
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Chris Frediani talks to a Builder who is sick of seeing lime specialists having a go at others taking on aspects of lime work. Chris also gets the perspective of a lime specialist and also talks to Decorator Sian Francis about a new string to her bow that has aspects of Venetian Plastering at the heart of it. Guests also include: Builder, Paul Frisby & Lime Specialist, Duncan Cowper.
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Worthwhile vs. Waste of Time!?
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Chris Frediani looks into what tradespeople think is worthwhile or a waste of time. Chris talks to Gary Blackburn from British Gypsum to get a Plastering angle, Asks TV Interior Designer and DIY SOS Crew Member, Gordon Whistance for his thoughts and catches up with fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Paul Meenan.
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Does Creating Business Partnerships Work?
Sunday, 1 February 2026
Chris Frediani talks to tradespeople with both good or bad experiences creating partnerships in the trade. Chris asks for advice and insight from those that have made it work in how to find success with partnerships and what the benefits can be. However, many believe trade related business partnerships are doomed to fail and Chris also looks into some bad experiences. Guests: Robin Clevett, Danny Webb & Lawrence Robinson.
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How To... Book Work In & Manage Your Diary
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Chris Frediani looks into how to book work in and the approach to managing your diary so that you never let people down and don't catch yourself out. Chris talks to Plasterer Steph Leese about her approach and then throws the topic out to other trades so that he can compares notes with regards to the Plasterers approach. Guests also include: Carpenter & Builder, John Argyle as well as Jon Graham AKA J.G. Decorator on social media.
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Celebrating Groundworkers
Sunday, 18 January 2026
Chris Frediani talks to Groundworkers about what it's like to work in their trade and why they're underrated and undervalued. Chris talks about his experiences with Groundworkers on DIY SOS and chats to them about the Groundworker's experience on site, the machines, the stuff you find, the dangers and more. Guests: Tom Scott, Julian Perryman & Andy from S&D Paving.
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What We Do During the Quietest Time of Year For Spreads & 2026 Game Plan!
Friday, 9 January 2026
Chris Frediani talks to regular guests, Joel Cooke and Chris Powell about how business was for them in 2025, what they get up during this time of year where demand is a bit lower and also what the plan is for the year ahead. Chris also talks about where demand is in the market at the moment, whether some need a re-think of how they bring in work, bringing in new people, new vans and more!
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How The Year Has Been Across The Board For Plastering
Friday, 19 December 2025
Chris Frediani looks into how 2025 has been for business - from the sole trader to the big company taking on many aspects of plastering. Chris looks into what spreads has had success with, what the challenges have been and also gives a bit of a look head to next year, for the wider trade. Guests: Carl Ruane, Jon from DCL & Ainsley Smith.
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A Sprayed Cork Update - Could This Be Worth A Look At Next Year?
Friday, 12 December 2025
Chris Frediani talks about Sprayed Cork Coatings and gets an update from two guests who joined the show a few years ago to talk about it.
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The Struggle Of Running A Business & Finding Good Spreads
Friday, 5 December 2025
Chris Frediani talks to Marc Blair from Essex Plastering Solutions about his business and experiences in the trade. Marc talks about how he got into the trade and then his journey to setting up his business today. Marc and Chris talk about the trial and error that goes into winning work, finding good people to work with you, managing finances, vehicles and more.
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Community Spirit At DIY SOS In Feniton
Friday, 28 November 2025
Chris Frediani talks to Producer Claire about the work that goes into planning and bringing this project to life on TV. Claire also talks about the logistics and help needed by the community to make the build happen. Chris talks to a resident on the street about what it's like being part of a DIY SOS build taking place on the street you live on.
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Tradespeople Working On DIY SOS In Feniton
Friday, 21 November 2025
Chris Frediani catches up with the unsung heroes of DIY SOS builds and talks to a groundworker (Andy) about the work that's ongoing and challenges created by weather. Chris also finds a Plasterer (Adam) and asks him about the project and also about the success he's had bringing sprayed cork into his business.
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The Concept & Story Behind DIY SOS in Devon
Friday, 14 November 2025
Chris Frediani brings you a DIY SOS special episode from his home turff in Devon where they're trying to help the grieving family of a tradesperson who sadly passed away a few months ago. Chris talks to Nick Knowles about the concept and story, Project Manager Tom explains what the build has been like to oversee so far and Gordon Whistance gives a complete rundown with regards to design and ongoing challenges.
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NEVER Do These Things In a Customer's Home
Friday, 7 November 2025
Chris Frediani invites tradespeople to join him and share bad examples of when they've seen others treat a customer's home like a building site. Fix Radio Presenter, Clive Holland talks about why it's so important to treat a customer's home with respect and some of the shocking examples he's seen of others letting themselves down in this way. Chris chats to Devon based Plasterer, Barry Warman about the ways he's drummed this into those that work with him and the lengths he goes to to look after the home of his customers.
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Silicone Rendering
Friday, 31 October 2025
Chris Frediani talks to those in the trade who are taking on a lot of Silicone Rendering jobs. Chris looks into why it's becoming more popular, how to learn the skills and get set up to start offering it to customers as well as working with materials and machines. Guests: Blaine Gray & Marc Blair.
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A Look Into Habits & Drinking Culture In The Trade
Friday, 24 October 2025
Chris Frediani talks to Plasterers about the habits they've formed and the bad habits they've addressed that can affect their working experience. Chris covers everything from what we eat and drink while at work to the pub culture in the trade and alcohol and smoking. Guests: Joel Cooke, Neil Cox & John Lockyear.
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How Has The Year Been For The Trade & What's The Plan For The Winter?
Friday, 17 October 2025
Chris Frediani talks to Plasterers about how business has been for them. Have they been busier or quieter than expected? What's the game plan for the rest of the year? What have been the wins and challenges along the way? Guests include: Dylan White, Jason Hill & Jamie Adam
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