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| Running time | 6:00 am–9:00 am180 Minutes |
|---|---|
| Home station | Fix Radio |
| Hosted by | The Bald Builders |
| Produced by | Travis Glossop + Demi Bell |
| Executive producer(s) | Jack Edwards |
| Original release | 2022-04-25 |
| Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bald-builders-breakfast/id1526800739 |
The Bald Builders Breakfast is a radio programme broadcast daily across the United Kingdom on Fix Radio. It is presented by "The Bald Builders," a duo comprising Brad Hanson and Sam Hughes.[1]
The programme has aired five days a week since its launch on April 25, 2022, catering to Fix Radio's audience of hundreds of thousands of tradespeople weekly.[2][3]
Social Impact
[edit]The Bald Builders Breakfast has been recognized for its social initiatives impacting both the trade industry and broader communities. Notably, their "Café of the Year" competition involved hundreds of cafes vying for the top title.[4][5]
Relief presenters
[edit]When Brad Hanson and Sam Hughes are unavailable to present The Bald Builders Breakfast, the programme is typically covered by other members of the Fix Radio team:
- Trevor Marshall and Richard Smith (Trev and Rich), presenters of the Fix Radio Drive Show (Down Tools)[6], frequently serve as relief presenters for the breakfast slot.
- Travis Glossop, an on-air personality known as "The Sensei" and one of the show's producers and weatherman, has periodically filled in for Hanson and Hughes.
- Jack Edwards, an on-air personality for Fix Radio as the presenter of Early Doors (the early morning show), Executive Producer of daytimes at Fix Radio, and news reader, also serves as a relief presenter.[7]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Bald Builders Breakfast | ARIAS | Best New Radio Show | Nominated | [8] |
| 2023 | Ultimate Builders Portaloo | Loo of the Year Award | Building and Construction | Won | [9] |
| 2025 | The Bald Builders Breakfast | ARIAS | Best Music Breakfast Show | Silver | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Usborne, Simon (1 March 2024). "'We're off in our transit vans after the show': how Fix Radio built a hit station for builders". The Guardian. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "The Bald Builders launch Breakfast Show on Fix Radio". Fix Radio. 2022-04-25. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Collins, Steve (2024-10-01). "Fix Radio reaches half a million builders and adds new shows for autumn". RadioToday. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Edwards, Lauren (2024-11-19). "Greasy spoon with 45-item breakfast voted UK's Best Builder's Cafe". The Mirror. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Corby cafe named best in UK after topping national poll of 10,000 radio listeners". Northants Telegraph. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Down Tools with Trev and Rich makes Drive Time Debut". Fix Radio. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Fix Radio Schedule". Fix Radio. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "ARIAS 2023 Nominees". Radio Academy. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Bald Builders Breakfast wins award for pimped portaloo". Fix Radio. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "ARIAS 2025 Winners". Radio Academy. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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