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Latest episodes

How Johnson Bespoke Grew From One Workshop to Five

October 22, 2026 · 42 min

In this solo episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson answers three of the questions he gets asked most about building Johnson Bespoke: how the business grew, how he manages a team and clients, and how the company wins high value…
The New Makers: Monique Lucas on British Craft, YouTube and the Future of Making

October 15, 2026 · 58 min

Monique Lucas is the founder and presenter of The New Makers TV, a YouTube series dedicated to telling the stories of British makers, craftspeople and independent creative businesses. After working across interiors, homeware, textiles and…
Christian Bense on Timeless Interior Design, Art Filled Homes and Building a Design Studio

October 8, 2026 · 55 min

Interior designer Christian Bense joins Robin Johnson to explore how thoughtful interior design balances architecture, art, history and the personality of the people who live there. Christian shares his journey from South Africa to London…
Olly Fathers on Wood Veneer Art, Marquetry and Building a Career as an Artist

October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Robin Johnson sits down with woodwork artist Olly Fathers to explore how traditional marquetry, wood veneer and painstaking hand cutting become contemporary geometric art. Olly shares his path from studying fine art and working as an art…
How Architects Design Better Places: Masterplanning, Building Safety, AI and the Future of Housing

September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

What makes a building work for the people who actually use it? Robin Johnson sits down with Michael Westlake and Alex Taylor of Supervene Architects to explore architecture, masterplanning and the realities of designing places that have…

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George Macdonald on Leaving Kid Kapichi, Finding Himself Through Music and Starting Again

September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

British session drummer and producer George Macdonald, known as G-Mac, joins Robin Johnson for a deeply personal conversation about life as a professional musician, leaving Kid Kapichi, creative identity, meditation, mental health, flow…
Interior Design Beyond Aesthetics: Nicky Percival on Period Homes, Project Management and AI

September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Interior designer Nicky Percival joins Robin Johnson to explore what professional interior design really involves, from transforming Georgian country houses and period properties to managing builders, architects, budgets and complex…
The Lost Art of Bespoke Joinery with Master Joiner Tom Cottington

September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Master joiner Tom has spent more than 20 years developing the precision, problem solving and traditional skills behind bespoke joinery. In this episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson speaks with Tom Cottington about his journey…
From Fashion Editor to Interior Designer: Sophie Rowell on Reinvention, Renovation and Côte de Folk

August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

After 24 years in fashion, Sophie changed direction and built Côte de Folk from scratch, eventually earning recognition from House and Garden. In this episode of Yours for the Making, Sophie Rowell joins Robin Johnson to discuss career…
Crafted at PowderMills: Chris King on Reinventing the Country Hotel

August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

What does it take to turn a tired country hotel into a destination people genuinely want to return to? In this episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson sits down with Chris King, founder of Crafted, to explore the transformation of…
Bespoke Joinery, Luxury Interiors and Cabinet Making: Robin Johnson Answers Your Questions

August 13, 2026 · 32 min

What separates true bespoke joinery from furniture that has simply been made to measure? In this solo Q&A episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson answers the questions he receives most often about bespoke joinery, cabinet making…
Theo Silkstone: From Oxford Patent Attorney to Furniture Designer

August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

How does someone leave a career as a patent attorney to become a furniture maker? In this episode of Yours for the Making, Robin Johnson sits down with furniture designer and maker Theo Silkstone to explore his unconventional journey from…

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About the show

Yours for the Making with Robin Johnson is the podcast that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of making. Hosted by Robin Johnson - founder of Johnson Bespoke and BBC presenter on shows such as The Travelling Auctioneers, The Restorers, Woodland Workshop this podcast dives into the stories of makers from all walks of life. From woodworkers, metal fabricators, and chefs to artists, designers, and hobbyists, each episode offers real conversations with the people behind the things we love. Whether you're a hands-on creative, aspiring artisan, or simply curious about how things are made, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in process and passion, and a celebration of the maker movement in all its forms. Subscribe now and follow Yours for the Making wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.