In the frame
Episodes
'Healthcare innovation: where science meets scent’ with Medical Detection Dogs in Milton Keynes
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine an early warning… from a wagging tail. In this episode, Andrea speaks with Gemma Butlin, Head of Communications and People Engagement at Med...
‘Hackers don’t just wear hoodies’ with NCC Group in Manchester
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We grab a front-row seat with Mike Maddison, CEO, NCC Group for a straight-talking tour of modern cyber risk—and why it’s very much a boardroom to...
'Prepping for success' with Frive in London
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Founder George Taylor shares how he built Frive from a personal health wake‑up call into one of the UK’s fastest‑growing healthy‑food brands. ...
‘Beyond the classroom’ with Leicester Grammar School Trust in Leicestershire
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We sharpened our pencils and went back to school to meet with Stephen Jeffries, CEO, to take notes on how this family of three independent schools is ...
'Navigating uncertainty and opportunity in 2025' with Andrea Delay
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we reflect on a year of candid conversations. Drawing on insights from Barclays Business Prosperity Index*, our host, Andrea ...
BONUS CONTENT – The Great Scone Debate – How do you eat yours?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it jam then cream, or cream then jam? That’s the question on our lips as we ask David Harland, CEO of The Lost Gardens of Heligon to tell us his ...
‘A blossoming business’ with The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode of ‘In the frame’, we pulled on our hiking boots and trekked over to The Lost Gardens of Heligan – one of the most mysterio...
‘A driving ambition for expansion’ with Deansbrook Garage Ltd in Hemel Hempstead
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ‘In the frame’, we jumped in the car, strapped on our seatbelts, put the keys in the ignition, and motored over to Hemel Hempst...
Bonus! '3 Top Tips' with Ning Cheah of The Beauty Crop
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing our new bonus feature, where we ask our guests for 3 top tips for business success. Kicking off, we have Ning Cheah, innovative founder of...
‘A formula for success’ with The Beauty Crop in London
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We applied some lippie, refreshed our mascara, and made our way to Chiswick for a chat with Ning Cheah, founder of The Beauty Crop. This innovative co...
‘It’s child’s play’ with ESP Play in Burnley
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We swung by the offices of ESP Play, and climbed into conversation with Andrew Wood, Managing Director. Based in Burnley, ESP Play are an end-to-end p...
‘Cream of the crop’ with SJ Bargh Group Ltd in Lancaster
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hopped on our milk float and headed up the M6 to Lancaster, where we chewed the cud with Mark Hestford, Group Financial Director, and Michael Sidle...
‘Achieving advantage’ with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) at Wimbledon
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a special edition episode of ‘In the frame’, we speak to Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing & Commercial Director, and Ulrika Högberg, Head of Com...
‘Science of success’ with Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services in Stirling
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we pull on our lab coats for a chat with Colin MacKay, CEO and Founder of Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services. Symbiosis is a specialis...
‘The long game’ with Isle of Arran Distillers in Stirling
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producing premium single malt Scotch whisky requires significant upfront investment, with products maturing for years before sale. So, what strategies...
'Winning the decade' with Prevented Ocean Plastic in Richmond
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive headlong into discussion with Raffi Schieir, Director of supply chain business Bantam Materials UK Ltd and founder of Prevented Oce...
‘Structuring for growth’ with Midlands Care in Leicester
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining as a hands-on manager in his family’s multi-generational business, Shyam Raja, Managing Director of Midlands Care has since implemented back...
'Innovation with bite' with Swift Dental in Bolton
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Swift Dental's 40th anniversary, Roy McGillivray, CEO and co-founder, shares the growth story of the business. From its inception in a gar...
‘Mind your business’ with SAMH in Glasgow
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 1923 by pioneering psychiatrist Dr Kate Fraser, SAMH is a mental health charity built on change-making foundations. Adapting to meet rising...
‘Powering change’ with OE Electrics in Wakefield
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting out as a distributor in the office furniture space, OE Electrics have evolved - through investment, acquisition and ambition - to become a ma...
‘Leading from the front’ with R Collard Group in Hook
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From humble beginnings as a mechanic on his family’s pig farm, Robert Collard started out with nothing more than a set of spanners to his name. Util...
‘Designed for success’ with Tailored Image in Belfast
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a decline in Northern Ireland’s textile and garment industry, Celia & Bernard Birt had a decision to make – move overseas to follow the o...
‘Adventure Island chronicles’ with Stockvale Group in Southend-on-Sea
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed ride into the world of Philip Miller MBE – owner and CEO of the Stockvale Group. With a number of diverse, but li...
‘Doing it the Ripley way’ with Little Ripley Day Nurseries in North Birmingham
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1987, when district nurse, Ruth Appleby, was looking to place her children into childcare, she saw an opportunity in her local area. 36 years later...
‘Transforming the past for the future’ with Tudor Hotels Collection in Bodmin
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a passion for history and storytelling collides with the hospitality & leisure industry? Rob Cox, CEO, talks to us about the dev...
‘Setting the right tone’ with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This cultural music venue based in the north east of England is run as a charity for music lovers of all sorts, but it can’t rely on tickets sales a...
‘Navigating change’ with Mala Engineering Limited in London
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From economic recessions, wars and a global pandemic, to developing technology, sustainability and diversity opportunities, there are multiple challen...
‘Building a team for growth’ with Lake Chemicals & Minerals Limited in Redditch
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re growing a company, you need the right team around you. But how do you evolve and build that team to keep pace with the company’s progr...
‘Diversifying the risk’ with Wemyss Development Company in Edinburgh
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wemyss business has been operating not just through the generations, but through the centuries too. So, what’s the family secret to success? In ...
'Fit for the challenge' with BLK BOX in Belfast
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When his local Gaelic football team received less-than-ideal support from a gym equipment supplier, it sparked an idea in Greg Bradley. In just 11 yea...
'Preparing for the next stage' with Precious Homes in Hemel Hempstead
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mitesh Dhanak – founder of Precious Homes – takes us on his career journey, from his own beginnings in banking, to opening his fi...
'Resilience' with Gwalia Healthcare in Cardiff
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the loss of a major customer, to the devastation caused by Storm Dennis and then straight onto Covid-19, Rod Parker, Managing Director of Gwalia ...
'A family-run business' with Gordano Support Group in Bristol
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the dynamics of a family-run business with Jonathan Bull, Director. As part of the 2nd generation, he shares his experienc...
'Funding an acquisition' with Evolve in Wigan
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Evolve acquired a new business, it fast-forwarded growth by three years and improved the service they could offer customers compared to the organ...