Lighting For Radio Podcast

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Offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of some of the UKs leading TV & Film Lighting Professionals. Each episode we talk to some of the industry’s leading lights, as they share first-hand experiences and lessons on how they reached the top of their profession. Hosting every conversation is Broadcaster Nia Visser who’s career credits include work as Radio Presenter with the BBC and currently Jazz FM. read less

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7 - Martin Hawkins, Director of Photography and Lighting Director

7 - Martin Hawkins, Director of Photography and Lighting Director

Martin Hawkins joins us for Episode 7 of Lighting for Radio. Martin shares some highlights from his career, reflects on his early days at London Weekend Television and Limehouse Studios plus he reveals a special moment shared with David Bowie on set. Lighting for Radio is sponsored by Robe and Version 2.

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7 - Martin Hawkins, Director of Photography and Lighting Director

7 - Martin Hawkins, Director of Photography and Lighting Director

Martin Hawkins joins us for Episode 7 of Lighting for Radio. Martin shares some highlights from his career, reflects on his early days at London Weekend Television and Limehouse Studios plus he reveals a special moment shared with David Bowie on set. Lighting for Radio is sponsored by Robe and Version 2.

6 - Roger Williams, award-winning international Lighting Director

6 - Roger Williams, award-winning international Lighting Director

Award-winning international TV Lighting Director Roger Williams joins us for Episode 6 of Lighting for Radio. Roger reflects on the early years of his career, talks about the importance of sharing knowledge within the industry and speaks about the challenges of lighting on a mountain. Lighting for Radio is sponsored by Robe and Version 2.

5 - Tom Sutherland, award-winning lighting designer and CEO of DX7 Design.

5 - Tom Sutherland, award-winning lighting designer and CEO of DX7 Design.

Award-winning lighting designer Tom Sutherland joins us for episode 5 of Lighting for Radio. Based in LA, Tom is CEO and Head of Creative at DX7 Design. In this episode Tom reflects on the early years of his career, talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with a good team and how he starts every project with ‘the dream’. Lighting for Radio is sponsored by Robe and Version 2.

4 - Bernie Davis, award-winning Lighting Director

4 - Bernie Davis, award-winning Lighting Director

Lighting Director Bernie Davis speaks to host Nia Visser. Bernie shares some of his career highlights, speaks about the changes in television lighting since he began working in the industry and reveals a clever lighting trick from BBC Two’s 'Carols from Kings'. Lighting for Radio is sponsored by Robe and Version 2.

3 - David Bishop, BAFTA award-winning Lighting Director

3 - David Bishop, BAFTA award-winning Lighting Director

Host Nia Visser speaks to BAFTA award winning Lighting Director David Bishop. David shares some top moments from his career, reveals how the school Nativity play kick-started his fascination with lighting and discusses the importance of Mental Health First Aiders in the industry. Lighting for Radio is sponsored by Robe and Version 2.

2 - Tim Routledge, award-winning Lighting Designer and Lighting Director

2 - Tim Routledge, award-winning Lighting Designer and Lighting Director

Host Nia Visser speaks to award winning Lighting Designer and Lighting Director Tim Routledge. Tim shares stories and highlights from his career, discusses the challenges of lighting a headline act at Glastonbury, the impact that mobile phones have on a show and what’s in store for 2022. Lighting for Radio is sponsored by Robe and Version 2.

1 - Nick Edwards, MD of Version 2 talks about lighting rental for the television industry

1 - Nick Edwards, MD of Version 2 talks about lighting rental for the television industry

Host Nia Visser talks to Nick Edwards the Founder, and Managing Director of Version 2. Lighting rental specialists for the television industry. Edwards has 25 years of dedicated television lighting experience, having held technical, commercial and management positions at PRG, Panalux and Aurora, after his training at the flagship training facility in BBC Wood Norton, all prior to founding Version 2 in 2016.