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The Carpentry Show

The Carpentry Show

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Join Robin Clevett as he takes a look at all the latest topics from the world of woodwork including product launches, top tips, and special guests.

Robin 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
  • Could Fitted Interiors Be the Next Big Opportunity for Carpenters?

    Could Fitted Interiors Be the Next Big Opportunity for Carpenters?
    Sep 14 2026
    Robin Clevett looks at the growing demand for fitted interiors and asks whether carpenters could use their existing skills to move into a new and potentially lucrative area of the industry.

    Robin is joined by Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Fitted Interior Specialists, to discuss the skills shortage facing the sector, attracting new talent and why carpenters and joiners could be well placed to make the move into furniture fitting.Beth Harrison from Site Works explains the challenges of managing larger fit-out projects, including coordinating trades, suppliers and getting the sequencing of work right.

    Robin speaks to carpenter Liam McGinley, who has built a successful part of his business around media walls and bespoke furniture, to find out what the demand is like, the challenges involved and where he sees further opportunities.
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    45 mins
  • Neurodiversity in the Trade

    Neurodiversity in the Trade
    Sep 7 2026
    Robin Clevett looks at neurodiversity in the trade — from the misconceptions surrounding it to the challenges neurodivergent people can face at work.

    Robin speaks to neurodiversity specialist Susan Fitzell about the strengths neurodivergent workers can bring to the trades, why some people choose not to disclose their diagnosis, and what employers and businesses can do to create more supportive and inclusive workplaces.

    He also hears first-hand from Carpenters, Ben Haskins and Scott Bubb about their experiences in the trade, their careers, apprenticeships, working life and how neurodiversity has shaped their lives both on and off the tools.
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    48 mins
  • From Broadcasting to Building: Sam Pinkham’s Construction Journey

    From Broadcasting to Building: Sam Pinkham’s Construction Journey
    Aug 24 2026
    Robin Clevett is joined by TV and radio presenter Sam Pinkham, co-founder of Shack, to hear how he has gone from broadcasting to building a rapidly growing construction business.

    Shack specialises in the architectural design and sustainable construction of cabins, homes and hotels.

    Sam talks Robin through the journey of starting the business, scaling up, bringing architectural design in-house and some of the standout projects Shack has delivered.

    They also discuss the challenges of finding skilled and reliable labour, the construction industry's skills shortage and why Shack has focused on getting more women into senior positions and on site.

    Sam also shares his experiences working in TV and radio, including presenting Holiday Homes In The Sun and working across some of the UK's biggest radio stations.
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    45 mins
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