I spoke with comedian, actor and write Ria Lina about going to a university miles from anywhere, sidestepping from science to comedy, and a fair amount about raisins.

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Ria's Hidden Gem

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Lauren Yates of Ponytail Journal told me about her route into fashion, why Bangkok deserves to be considered as one of the worlds most fashionable cities, and the stories behind some of the pieces for her clothing label, W'Menswear.

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Molly and I had a chat about her illustrations, the personal stories she's heard through her textiles repair work, and her new book: The Art of Repair.

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Molly's Hidden Gem

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Visual artist Jessica Brilli told me about her nostalgic paintings, working from slides bought on eBay, and hearing people's interpretations of her work at show openings.

Jessica's Hidden Gem

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Russell is a mixed media artist who's work is most likely recognised for being used as artwork on albums by artists like Brian Eno, Nine Inch Nails, Peter Gabriel and more. He told me all about his work, university experiences, and growing up on a nuclear base in Germany.

Russell's Hidden Gem

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Tom Furse, synth player in The Horrors, DJ and solo musician told me about the foundations of his band, their diverse musical influences and his new solo album.

Tom's Hidden Gem

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Sukh told me about being on Mock the Week during the pandemic, dealing with mental health issues when working in the entertainment industry, and details her upcoming book, Sunny.

Sukh's Hidden Gem

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The songwriter behind Thee Oh Sees tells me about his surprisingly busy and productive lockdown, his unique approach to naming songs and finding artwork, and answers some fan questions.

John's Hidden Gem

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Cook, writer and presenter Rachel Khoo tells me about learning her craft at Le Cordon Bleu, hustling her way to success, and her new series: Rachel Khoo's Chocolate.

Rachel's Hidden Gem

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BAFTA award-winning artist Alison Jackson spoke to me about her photography, being seen as controversial, and how she wants to change the way we see celebrities.

Alison's Hidden Gem

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