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The Chromologist

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The Chromologist: Fee Greening

December 22, 2025 · 28 min

Fee Greening, a dip pen and ink illustrator, is known for her experimental approach to art, rooted in medieval and Gothic design. Sitting down with Paddy, she reflects on the journey that shaped her distinctive style, from her youthful…
The Chromologist: Suleika Jaouad

December 15, 2025 · 32 min

In this special edition of The Chromologist, Emmy Award–winning writer, activist, and artist Suleika Jaouad reflects on her journey as a best-selling author and the creator of The Isolation Journals, a newsletter and creative…
The Chromologist: Alfie Nickerson

December 8, 2025 · 27 min

Alfie Nickerson, founder of Burnt Fen Flower Farm, is no stranger to vibrant colour. Since establishing the farm in 2019, he has been growing and arranging cheerful, seasonal blooms that capture the joy of British-grown flowers. Yet, as…
The Chromologist: Butter Wakefield

November 27, 2025 · 28 min

Butter Wakefield has over fifteen years of experience in designing and creating gardens that are both inspirational and purposeful. Having grown up on a small farm on the East Coast of America, she developed a love for nature and rural…
The Chromologist: Charlotte Freemantle

November 24, 2025 · 24 min

Charlotte Freemantle, Managing Director of the renowned antique dealership Jamb, shares the story behind her enduring passion for interior furnishings. From the reimagining of Aldourie Castle to the styling of her own Georgian townhouse…

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The Chromologist: Pearl Lowe

November 17, 2025 · 29 min

Celebrated designer and style icon Pearl Lowe shares her remarkable journey from rock-and-roll frontwoman to country living, where she has cultivated her distinctive vintage-inspired aesthetic. Paddy visits her eclectic Somerset home to…
The Chromologist: Preview Series 4

November 3, 2025 · 2 min

Colour expert for Farrow & Ball, Patrick O’Donnell returns with series four of The Chromologist podcast, to explore how colour works in our homes but also how it shapes our identities and life stories. Guests include Pearle Lowe, Alfie…
The Chromologist: Ben Andrews

June 19, 2025 · 35 min

For our PRIDE special episode, Patrick O'Donnell sits down with Ben Andrews, an organic farmer from Herefordshire and founding member of Agrespect, a group that aims to tackle LGBTQIA+ discrimination and share positivity, to encourage the…
The Chromologist: Poppy Okotcha

June 5, 2025 · 29 min

In a special episode to honour World Environment Day, Patrick travels to the South Devon sanctuary of horticulturalist, regenerative grower, and author Poppy OKotcha, whose passion for conscious living and the natural world is truly…
The Chromologist: Raymond Blanc

May 12, 2025 · 32 min

Raymond Blanc, culinary icon, author and hotelier, passionately champions the art of seasonal cooking and creativity in his revered cuisine. Patrick O’Donnell visits his world-renowned restaurant and hotel Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in…
The Chromologist: Candice Brathwaite

May 5, 2025 · 42 min

Acclaimed author, journalist, presenter and speaker Candice Brathwaite is no stranger to podcasting. Through her critically acclaimed books, online content and public speaking, she's a passionate advocate for vital discussions of social…
The Chromologist: Emma Burns

April 28, 2025 · 30 min

Emma Burns, Managing Director of esteemed interior design studio Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler, is a true doyenne of décor. Known for lending her exceptional eye to crafting spaces that are as stylish as they are functional, she invites…

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About the show

If you had to choose four key colours that have shaped your life, what would they be? Host Patrick O’Donnell understands how colour works in our homes but also how it works in our heads, our hearts, our identities. As a colour expert for Farrow & Ball he gets to roll his sleeves up and turn people’s colour dreams into realities. So join him for The Chromologist, as he immerses himself in the lives of creatives, designers and performers who share their stories through colour, guided by the Farrow & Ball colour chart. And uncover your own colour story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.