🎙️ 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

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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

This week on The Lonely Arts Club, we're joined by Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Domingo joins us in the studio and reflects on his journey from Venezuela to the global stage, talking openly about his connection to classical music, and the power of culture to unite communities.

From early inspirations to leading one of the UK's most prestigious orchestras, Domingo shares personal stories, career insights, and what it means to make music in Liverpool today.

Whether you're a lifelong classical fan or simply curious about Hope Street's poster boy this is an episode not to miss!

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever your get your podcasts.

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

We're back with another series and we're excited to kick things off with a fabulous guest: Natasha Dowie.

Natasha is a former professional football player and now an ambassador for LFC. Having had a highly successful career playing football around the world, Natasha takes us through the highs and lows of her journey and how she ended up settling in Liverpool. 

Whether you're a football fan or just love a good story, this is a great one to listen to. 

Oh, and if you're wondering why we don't talk about the recent Premier League win for the LFC men's team, we recorded this episode earlier this year when the race for the title was still on and no one knew what an end to the season it would be for Liverpool!

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, we bring you the final episode of series 5 of The Lonely Arts Club and what a way to finish.

It was such a treat to welcome star of stage and screen, David Morrissey, into the studio. This episode was recorded at the end of 2022 when David was back in Liverpool and we were delighted to have a chat with him.

During his reflections, David spoke about his time growing up in Liverpool and what sparked his passion for performing. We hear about David's journey through the arts so far and what it means to him. 

It's been fantastic to bring you interviews with some amazing guests this series, from Jimmy McGovern to Lady Anne Dodd, to Maria Balshaw. It's been great! 

We look forward to coming back with another series of inspirational interviews.

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 speak to the Director of Tate, Maria Balshaw. 

Named the undisputed queen of Britain’s gallery scene, Maria attended university in Liverpool for part of her studies and we chat about what brought her to the city in the first place, the highlights of her time as a student and how her path has taken her to being the Director of one of the country's best loved cultural establishments. 

Available to download now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many podcasting platforms. 

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

Earlier on in this series of The Lonely Arts Club, we heard from writing legend, Jimmy McGovern. 

We had a brilliant chat with Jimmy, and naturally the conversation moved onto talking about the work that he's done with the families of those killed in the Hillsborough disaster. 

At the time of releasing part two of our interview with Jimmy, we're approaching the 34th anniversary of the tragedy in which 97 fans lost their lives. 

Jimmy speaks openly and honestly about his thoughts on what caused the disaster and how he came to be the writer of the BAFTA winning drama. 

You can catch up on the first part of the interview by going back to the beginning of this series. 

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, our conversation takes a slightly different turn to usual as we welcome Brian Seddon into the studio. 

Brian is what some may describe as a horse whisperer. Brian spent 30 years in the police force and 25 of those years were working with horses, either as a mounted officer, trainer or tactical advisor. Brian tells us all about how his connection with horses allowed him to make improvements to the force and the wider community.

Going back to where it all began on a beach in Rhyl to near misses at pop concerts years later and everything in between we hear about life now as an internationally renowned horse trainer and rider instructor.

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 Mickey Starke. 

Best known for playing the role of Sinbad on Liverpool soap opera, Brookside, Mickey is star of both stage and screen. 

Martin McQuillan finds out where Mickey's love of entertaining comes from, all the different paths that his career in acting has taken him and what it was like working on a filmset with Samuel L Jackson. 

These are just a few of the things Mickey talks about during this episode as he recounts tails of his journey so far.

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