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The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio

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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24:40

City or Village Jobs? Where's the best place to work!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/10

Today on the Clive Holland Show we asked: Where is the best place to work? The busstling busy yet costly city center or quiet countryside? With reportedly more trades people leavin ght city center for greener areas we are digging into whether the hussle of the city still holds any appeal or if the countryside realy does offerea better way of working! We spoke to Zach Ouazene and Winston Davis to hear about their experiences and where they think the best place to graft is. Plus theres the Pub Lunch

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39:41

Men’s Health Week: Let’s Talk Wellbeing on Site

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/09

It’s Men’s Health Week – and on today’s show, we’re diving into the state of wellbeing in the trades. From GP Dr Helen Wall to builder and TV personality Peter Finn, we’re asking: how can we better look after ourselves, physically and mentally? Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz — your chance to bag yourself six points — and your top messages from the site. Enjoy!

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18:54

Lighthearted Thursday: Turn A Trade Into A Movie!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/05

It’s Lighthearted Thursday and we’re mixing a bit of fun with the trades! We’re asking you to get creative and come up with hilarious, tool-inspired movie titles. From clever puns to classic film twists with a builder’s twist, it’s your chance to show off your wit and have a laugh. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz — your chance to bag yourself six points — and the top messages from the site. Enjoy!

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36:34

The Hardest Conversation on Site

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/04

Managing people isn’t always smooth sailing, and sometimes you have to make tough calls – like firing someone. Today, we get real about those tricky conversations: what you say, how you handle it, and how to keep things professional. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz — your chance to bag yourself six points — and the top messages from the site. Enjoy!

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30:31

Clocking In: Just How Many Hours Do You Work?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/03

We all know the hours in the trades can be long – and today we’re asking how many hours you actually work in a week. The national average is just over 40, but we know a lot of you are doing way more than that. Plus, how much of that time is taken up by paperwork – and could AI be the answer? Also, the shocking fact that most in the trades don’t even get the holiday allowance many other industries take for granted.Emily Kitchen and Jeff The Tough Built Ranger joined us to talk about our topic, plus

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34:29

Football’s Over… What Are You Watching Next?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/02

The football season might be over, but the summer sports calendar is packed with action! From cricket to F1, rugby to tennis, and everything in between, there’s no shortage of events to keep you entertained over the coming months. We’re asking: what’s your go-to sport once football's done? We were joined by a former England Captain… Red Roses and Saracens regular Marlie Packer as well as Plasterer and racer Duncan Cowper! Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz – your chance to bag yourself six points – and

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17:10

Early Finishes - Are They Even A Thing?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/29

It’s Thursday, which means we’re kicking back and getting into a lighter mood – and this week, we’re asking about one of the great perks of trade life: the early Friday finish. From long lunches to sneaky rounds of golf, we heard your best routines and how you make the most of a few extra hours of freedom at the end of the week. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site – enjoy!

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22:25

Trade Shows - Which Ones Are You Attending?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/28

Today on the Clive Holland Show with the countrys biggest trade shows just round the corner we were talking all about the benifits of attending a trade show! We asked what the benifits of attending a trade show are and what you should look for when deciding what ones to attend. To give his oppion on this subject we were joined by freind of the show and a man who regulary attends trade events John Cruickshank to hear why he loves attending events within our industry. Plus as always theres the pub

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27:11

How Far Are You Traveling For Work?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/27

Today we discussed commuting specificaly how far trades people are traveling each day to get to work. We wanted to know if you're one of the lucky ones getting work right on your doorstep or if your traveling miles to get a job. We wanted to know just how far you're traveling and if you're passing your travel costs onto the customer! We were joined by freinds of the show James and Liam to hear how many miles they're doing. Plus theres also the Pub Lunch quiz and you'll hear the very best messages we

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10:09

Lighthearted Thursday: What Are Your Worst Timing...

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/22

It’s Lighthearted Thursday, and today we had a laugh at those classic timing mix-ups – from turning up on the wrong day to rocking up at the crack of dawn only to realise you’ve got your dates completely wrong. We heard some brilliant stories from the trade, shared a few of our own, and of course, squeezed in the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site – Enjoy!

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21:27

PPE! Worth It Or A Waste Of Money?!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/21

Today we explored the world of PPE - how much are tradespeople really spending, and is it worth investing in branded workwear versus standard protective gear? Joining us are Jack Auletta and Jason Dunsford to share their insights on staying safe on site without breaking the bank. Plus, don’t miss the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site.

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28:47

Master of One or Jack of All? The Builder’s Dilemma

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/20

Today, we asked the big question – is it better to specialise in a single trade or take a broader approach as a general builder? We were joined by James Lawrence, a plumber who’s built his business on mastering one skill, and Dave Finnegan, carpenter and owner of Elwood Enterprises, to hear why they’ve taken different paths. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site – Enjoy!

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32:05

Immigration - does it help or hinder the industry?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/19

Today we discussed Labour’s proposed immigration changes and how they could impact the UK’s trades. With tougher visa rules, extended settlement periods, and stricter English language requirements on the table, we asked whether this approach will help protect British jobs or just make the skills gap worse. We heard from Dr. David Crosthwaite, chief economist at the Building Cost Information Service and Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation, who

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12:19

Ultimate Trade Football XI: Picking Your Dream Team

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/18

It’s lighthearted Thursday, and today we had a bit of fun putting together the ultimate Trade Football XI – From Bricky Lambert, to Groutinho and even Mason Mount… let’s see who makes your dream team Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site – Enjoy!

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31:48

Is the Government Doing Enough for Renewables?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/14

Today, we took a closer look at the government’s plans for renewables. Are schemes like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme doing enough to support tradespeople, or is there still a long way to go? We were joined by Miatta Fahnbulleh, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to talk about the big picture, and had a chat with Kevin Pocock, managing director of Renew East, about what’s really needed to make the green transition a reality. Plus, we had the Pub

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48:23

Enough’s Enough – Time to Fix the Tool Theft Problem

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/13

I’m fed up. For YEARS we have been banging the drum, trying to force some action, and nothing. Your tools... your livelihoods... your chance to put food on the table for your families are being taken by thugs, by scum. Tools are being stolen every twelve minutes in the UK. Every. Twelve. Minutes. It’s unacceptable. I’m not having it anymore. We want to know what is going to stop these scumbags once and for all, and when politicians from both sides are going to take the issue seriously, rather than

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34:24

When Is The Right Time To Expand Your Business?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/12

Hiring your first member of staff is a massive step for any small business, and today we talked to two tradespeople who’ve been through it. We were joined by John Argyle, a carpenter from Enfield Refurbishments, who shared his experience of making that first hire and the challenges he faced, and by Robert "Pointy" Clarke from PPH Pointy Plumbing & Heating, a Fix Radio regular, who gave us his tips on finding the right person and managing those early days of building a team. Plus, we had the Pub

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8:00

What's The Weather Like Where You Are Today?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/08

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and we wanted to know: what’s the weather like where you are? Whether it was glorious sunshine, pouring rain or anything in between, we asked you to send in your pics and let us know what it’s like on site today. Loads of you got involved from all across the UK. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your best messages from the Fix community - Enjoy!

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30:20

How Much Do You Spend to Secure Your Van?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/07

Tool theft continues to hit the trades hard, with over 11,200 vans stolen in the UK last year alone. Weasked: how much have you spent securing your van? From new locks and alarms to full security systems, we spoke with tradesman Marc Firkins, whose van was broken into a few years back, about how he's still recovering and what he's learned. We also spoke to Jeff Scott of Sussex Installations who gave us his view on van theft and why van manufacturers aren't doing enough to protect their

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27:51

How Do You Put Together Your Estimates?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/06

As demand increases and customers get more price-conscious, accurate cost estimation is more important than ever for tradespeople. With online tools from Checkatrade and more builders working with Quantity Surveyors, we asked: how do you put your cost estimates together, and how accurate are they? We were joined by Ash Mahoney, Bricklayer and host of The Bricklaying Show on Fix Radio, to talk about the common pitfalls in pricing up a job, how digital tools are changing the game, and what makes a

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