🎙️ The Lonely Art Club Podcast - Final Episode: A Conversation with Sir Phil Redmond

In this final episode of The Lonely Art Club Podcast, we’re joined by none other than TV legend Sir Phil Redmond. Hosted by Carl Hunter (in for regular host Martin McQuillan), this farewell episode dives deep into Phil’s remarkable journey into the world of television and his groundbreaking work behind iconic shows like Grange Hill, Brookside, and Hollyoaks.

Phil shares his insights on creating some of British TV’s most beloved and culturally impactful shows, reflecting on their lasting legacies and what it takes to shape the future of TV.

This is more than just an interview – it’s a celebration of an era of television that changed the landscape forever. Tune in for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation as we close the chapter on The Lonely Art Club Podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Creative Enterprise at Edge Hill University.

Making connections through culture.

The podcast is edited by Roz DiCaprio who is the producer alongside Karen Appleton and Carl Hunter.

Audio production is by Sam Auguste of Onomatopoeia Studios in Liverpool.

Music is by Joseph McDade.

For more information on the work of the Institute for Creative Enterprise and courses at Edge Hill University, visit edgehill.ac.uk/ice

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In this week’s episode, Martin McQuillan sits down with fashion designer and entrepreneur Kirsty Doyle to explore the twists and turns of building a creative business from the ground up. From launching her brand to navigating the highs and lows of running it, Kirsty shares her journey with warmth, humour, and honesty.

We hear about Kirsty's time growing up in Anfield, the kind of nurturing childhood that helped her become a creative businesswoman and what it was that really made her stand out from the crowd from early on.

This episode was recorded a few months' back just as Kirsty was stepping away from her original fashion company to begin her exciting new venture: The KD Club.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or just love to know more about the journey others have been on, this conversation will leave you inspired.

This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Creative Enterprise at Edge Hill University.

Making connections through culture.

The podcast is edited by Roz DiCaprio who is the producer alongside Karen Appleton and Carl Hunter.

Audio production is by Sam Auguste of Onomatopoeia Studios in Liverpool.

Music is by Joseph McDade.

For more information on the work of the Institute for Creative Enterprise and courses at Edge Hill University, visit edgehill.ac.uk/ice

Follow us on Twitter @edgehillice and Instagram @iceedgehill

This week on The Lonely Arts Club, we’re joined by writer and proud Bootle native, Ian Salmon. A self-confessed geek long before it was fashionable, Ian’s journey has been anything but ordinary. From growing up as the son of a baker to spending years in retail management, he eventually found his true calling in the arts.

Ian shares how he transitioned into writing — taking up blogging and balancing freelance sports journalism (you might know him from The Anfield Wrap) with a growing reputation in theatre. His passion for the stage led to the acclaimed play Girls Don’t Play Guitars, a celebration of Liverpool’s musical heritage and female empowerment.

Join us as we talk geekdom, the thrill of theatre, and following your passion — even if it takes a while to find it.

This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Creative Enterprise at Edge Hill University.

Making connections through culture.

The podcast is edited by Roz DiCaprio who is the producer alongside Karen Appleton and Carl Hunter.

Audio production is by Sam Auguste of Onomatopoeia Studios in Liverpool.

Music is by Joseph McDade.

For more information on the work of the Institute for Creative Enterprise and courses at Edge Hill University, visit edgehill.ac.uk/ice

Follow us on Twitter @edgehillice and Instagram @iceedgehill