This episode is a repost of episode 75 of What We Do in the Winter, an oral history podcast about the people of Mull, Iona, Ulva, Gometra and Little Colonsay. It features a conversation with Banjo and Ro Beale to coincide with the release of Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel on BBC iplayer.

Originally released for Christmas 2023 it features some seasonal greetings and a wee bit of context about the podcast.

Wishing the boys all the very best with their adventure on Ulva, it's a properly dramatic watch, I've only seen one episode and have no idea how it's all going to pan out. Compulsive viewing!

Ro is one of the masterminds behind the distillery at Isle of Mull Cheese, and Banjo is a celebrated interior designer, whose work you may have seen in Interior Design Masters, his own series Designing the Hebrides and whose book Wild Isle Style is available from all good bookshops.

We cover so many topics in this episode as Banjo and Ro talk about their lives and adventures.

To donate to Banjo and Ro's work in Nepal, please drop a line to: [email protected]

Photo of Banjo & Ro by Lisa McKenna

For more information please see the episode links on whatwedointhewinter.com

Thanks for listening!