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Clive Holland's Little Bit Extra on Fix Radio

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Clive Holland sets out to entertain and inform the hard working tradespeople of Britain only on Fix Radio. He's the big guy with a big personality.

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This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're looking at how the construction industry is modernising-from bringing real-world trade experience into the classroom, to rethinking work-life balance and building client trust in a changing market.

🛠️ Br... more

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're tackling the skillsgap and asking if people who have served their time could join the trade and help us build more houses!

🔨 Ian Cowie joins the show to share his inspirational story of how he went from ... more

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're looking towards the future and asking a crucial question - is the future of UK small businesses in safe hands?

From navigating a new Prime Minister in Number 10 to protecting your hard-earned kit from the... more

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're tackling the heat - from surviving the blistering sun on the job site to keeping your cool when the schools shut down for the summer.

🎨 Heather Isherwood (AKA She Paints Berkshire) joins the show to shar... more

Britain needs more homes, but what's really stopping us from building them? This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we unpack the UK's housing crisis and ask whether the government's ambitions can become reality.

Following Andy Burnham's announcement... more

💙 This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're looking at how the construction industry is evolving, from putting your health first to building a more sustainable future.

🛠️ Liam McGinley from MCAD Drawing Services opens up about the health scares... more

Chance Litchfield hits the InstallerSHOW in this week's episode of Clive's Little Bit Extra!

🤝 Broadcasting live from the UK's biggest trade event at the NEC Birmingham, we looked beyond the tools, products and freebies to focus on the people, char... more

Neurodiversity, ADHD and understanding takes centre stage in this week's episode of Clive’s Little Bit Extra!

🧠 Clive is joined by Ryan Swain, who shares his experience of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, what led to his diagnosis later in life, a... more

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Sophie Baker
Director of Prisoner's Building Homes
Prisoner's Building Homes
Episode: Can Prisoners Save the Construction Industry?
Ian Cowie
Former prisoner who turned his life around after learning a trade
Noted for turning to construction; featured guest on the episode
Episode: Can Prisoners Save the Construction Industry?
George (Gorgeous George)
Guest on Pod Lunch Quiz
Fixed Radio segment
Episode: From Tool Thieves to Downing Street: Is Your Business Safe?
Ashley Woodcock
Award-winning decorator
Self/Reflecting on his time under Andy Burnham
Episode: From Tool Thieves to Downing Street: Is Your Business Safe?
Jack Roberts
Owner of Evergreen Grounds
Evergreen Grounds
Episode: From Tool Thieves to Downing Street: Is Your Business Safe?
Jay the Plasterer
Friend of the show helping with pod lunch quiz
Fix Radio listener
Episode: The Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - Can Andy Burnham Change That?
Andrew Waugh
Architect championing engineered timber
Andrew Waugh Architect
Episode: The Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - Can Andy Burnham Change That?
Chris Carr
Carr & Carr Builders representative
Carr & Carr Builders
Episode: The Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - Can Andy Burnham Change That?
Louis (Daddy)
Special guest on Pod Lunch Quiz
Nick McHale (regular contributor)
Episode: Construction Is Changing... Are You Ready?

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Clive Holland
Host of multiple Fix Radio shows covering trades culture, career guidance, and industry campaigns.

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The Rudest Customers!
Q: Now you've got a cracker of a story to tell, or when snapping back at someone who's rude to you, what happened?
Myles Dylan recounts a situation with a gas top-up where a customer became aggressive over cost; he ultimately lost his temper but learned a harsh lesson about handling disputes professionally and regrouping after an incident.
How Clean Is Your Van?!
Q: How does a tidy or messy van realistically affect your work?
Dean explains that a tidy van reduces time wasted searching for tools and makes everyday tasks smoother, but many tradespeople operate with 'organized chaos' because space is limited and tools must be readily accessible; the key is knowing where things live and adapting storage to job flow.
It's All About Tax!
Q: Can you explain the changes HMRC is making with Making Tax Digital and why they're happening?
MTD introduces quarterly digital records and light-touch updates that reduce end-of-year errors, with pre-population of data and facilitated end-of-year returns. It aims to ease administration over the year and provide better visibility into liabilities.
Getting the young ones into the Trade!
Q: What are the pathways for young people into construction beyond university, and can teachers focus more on hands-on experiences at age 13-14?
Deb Madden explains that there are multiple pathways and that the quality of apprenticeships and the availability of jobs with training are key. She emphasizes the need for better pathways and consistent opportunities, with a government-linked push to highlight construction careers at an earlier stage.
Red Tape Spells Danger (for House Builders!)
Q: If you had the power to change one thing to encourage more SME house building, what would it be?
Chris Carr suggests differentiated planning and finance supports for SME/micro developers, including a nuanced site-size framework to align policy with SME capabilities and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

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The show centers on trade life in Britain, blending practical how-tos, career pathways, and industry news with personal stories from on-site professionals. Episodes frequently tackle career transitions into skilled trades, shared experiences of teamwork and mentorship, health and wellbeing on site, and broader policy or industry campaigns that affect builders and contractors. A notable strength is the mix of actionable advice (payments, apprenticeships, certifications) with human-interest moments, humor, and audience participation through quizzes. The guest roster leans toward tradespeople, industry advocates, and expert commentators who illuminate practical challenges and opportunities within construction, carpentry, plumbing, and related ... more

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2. Ian Cowie
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