The Chromologist

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 agricultural industry to be a more inclusive and diverse environment. While exploring Ben's family farm, the pair discuss his childhood, defined by his grandparents' sofa, a winning foray into rowing and his love for golden hour. From the importance of ecosystems in organic farming, to his passion for river health and bird photography, Ben's story is blossoming with enthusiasm for the great outdoors. Learn about the colours featured in each episode here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/podcast] See the colours of Ben's Life here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/pride-special-ben-andrews] Follow Ben on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/bentheoandrews/?hl=en] F [https://www.instagram.com/jackharries/?hl=en]ollow us on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/farrowandball/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 infectious. Joined by Tony the Tortoise, they tour her verdant garden and dig into memories of her Grandma’s garden, her youth in South Africa, and her transformative career move from modelling to horticulture. From gardening on a London house-boat to cultivating her own patch in South Devon (via a trip to India!), Poppy shares the colours that define her journey so far. Learn about the colours featured in each episode here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/podcast] See the colours of Poppy's Life Here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/world-environment-day-poppy-okotcha] Follow Poppy on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/poppy.okotcha/?hl=en] F [https://www.instagram.com/jackharries/?hl=en]ollow us on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/farrowandball/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 Oxfordshire, to learn and dine on Raymond’s journey, philosophy, and the power of colour in cooking.   Together they tour the hotel, kitchens, and all-important kitchen gardens, discussing everything from molecular gastronomy to forest sleeping. Along the way, they muse on his mother’s influence in igniting his love for seasonal cooking, his journey from France to England (via a broken jaw!) and how teamwork is an essential ingredient to achieving a vision. Learn about the colours featured in each episode here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/podcast] See the colours of Raymond's Life Here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/episode-twenty-three-raymond-blanc] Follow Raymond on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/raymondblanc/?hl=en] F [https://www.instagram.com/jackharries/?hl=en]ollow us on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/farrowandball/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 inclusivity, race and black British motherhood, among many subjects. And her impact encouraging positive change across diversity and representation cannot be understated.   From extraordinary role models in childhood to the impact of racism and grief to the transformative birth experience that inspired her first book, her story is threaded with the empowerment, and setbacks, that stemmed from developing her voice as a storyteller. Learn about the colours featured in each episode here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/podcast] See the colours of Candice's Life H [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/episode-twenty-two-candice-braithwaite]ere [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/episode-twenty-one-emma-burns] Follow Candice on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaite/?hl=en] F [https://www.instagram.com/jackharries/?hl=en]ollow us on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/farrowandball/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 Patrick O’Donnell to her converted dovecote home to discover her story through colour, accompanied by her pug Dahlia and novelty plastic pigeons.   Together they delve into a shared love for muddy shades of nature, childhood memories of Devon skies, the importance of curiosity in interior decorating and the beauty of embracing imperfection.  Learn about the colours featured in each episode here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/podcast] See the colours of Emma's Life Here [https://www.farrow-ball.com/the-chromologist/episode-twenty-one-emma-burns] Follow Emma on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/violetburns/?hl=en] F [https://www.instagram.com/jackharries/?hl=en]ollow us on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/farrowandball/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.