Clive Holland's Little Bit Extra on Fix Radio – Details, episodes & analysis

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, so I wanted to check in to see how you’re doing. With construction workers being four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average, we want to let you know you’re not alone and discuss how you could seek help for yourself or even help a friend. 

Here are some stats to start you off today. On The Tools, recently found that 73% of the country's 2.1 million construction workers have been affected by mental illness and in the last decade, over 7,000 have taken their own lives. We want you to know today you are not alone, we’re here to help as are all your mates, not just on your site, but everyone listening to this up and down the country.

We were joined by James Pacy who told us about his very powerful experience and Keith Lewis from Samaritan who told us about the services they provide and who helped us with some advice to help family and friends. Remember, if you ever need them Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week on 116 123. 

Plus, there's the pub lunch quiz, and you'll hear the very best messages we received.

You matter and are never alone. If you've been struggling, help is always available:

Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Fix Radio Foundation - https://fixradiofoundation.co.uk/
Construction Industry Helpline - https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/
Andy's Man Club - https://andysmanclub.co.uk/


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As The Met Office confirms that summer 2025 was officially the hottest on record for the United Kingdom, we’re talking about working in that heat! The World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization have reported recently that millions of workers are exposed to heat stress, which affects their health, and their performance. They’ve both called for governments, employers, and workers to co-operate to develop adaptation strategies! Closer to home, unions such as GMB and Unite are calling for a 27oC limit for manual work to protect workers. So today I’m asking, is a maximum working temperature a good thing? Or just more red tape that’s going to stop you getting on with the job? We spoke to Gary Mcyintire AKA Roofing Banksy and Sean Kelly to hear how they think heat should be dealt with in our industry. Plus, there's the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received.

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Today it was a lighthearted Thursday where we like to have a laugh. So today, with the bank holiday approaching, we wanted to know: What are you doing this Bank Holiday? A family day out? Actually putting your feet up? Going to the gym? We heard great responses from across the country. Plus, there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to bag yourself 6 points.

Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

In the trade your reputation is everything both with customers and with your fellow trades people. But would you risk your reputation amongst the industry if you see work that's just not up to standard either after its been done or while its still being completed. Would you confront a cowboy, inform a unsupecting customer or report them to a trade board. 
So today, we’re talking about reporting work both on site and in a domestic house and asking:

Would you report rubbish work if you see it or would you just ignore it? We were joined by good freinds of the show John and Nick to get their opinions and find out how they would respond to seeing rubbish work. Plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear my thoughs and the very best messages that we received.

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Today it’s Lighthearted Thursday, and today Clive was asking what’s the most ridiculous thing you've heard on site? Was it something you said? Something a work mate said? Or even something one of your client has said to you? Did you spend the week as the laughing stock on site or do your mates always put their foot in their mouths?!

We had a right laugh reading out all the best texts from you. Plus we also had the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

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It's International Women's day on Saturday - and before you ask, 19th November is International Men’s Day - it’s also Women in Construction Week this week. Tradeswomen play a vital role in making the trade what they are so today we are celebrating everything they do. We’re asking if there are enough women within the trade? We want to know what we can do to encourage more women onto site? And we’re asking you if there are any misconceptions around women in the trade or even the trade itself that might be hampering more women getting involved!

We were joined by some fantastic women in the industry Emily, Deb and Freya to hear why they love the trade- plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and I wanted to know, if you only had to work 4 days a week what would you do with the extra day - would you start a new hobby, start a passion project or something else? Went through loads of messages from all of you with your own Ideas. Plus we also surprised  Benny with the Wickes effect and of course there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

Today we were discussing how you can boost you're productivity. Boosting productivity isn’t just about working harder. It’s about working smarter!

The right systems can transform the way we work, from better time management to streamlining tasks with technology. So today, we’re asking what changes have you made in the last six months to improve your efficiency?

Have you introduced new processes, adopted AI tools, or found smarter ways to manage your workload?
And with technology evolving rapidly, how can trades and businesses make the most of automation and AI to stay ahead without losing the human touch?

We were joining by the Pointy Plumber and AI Expert Jonathan Clarke to discuss this.

Plus as alwasy you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received. 

Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

Today I talked about this month marking 5 years since the world shutdown for Covid, But the trades kept going! I asked what you're experience was during lockdown, Were you completly booked up? Were you struggling to get work? How did you find the extra processes? And have they affected the way you work today?

I was joined by freinds of the show Dan and Dan to talk about their experiences and takeaways. Aswell as sharing the best messages from all of you. Plus theres also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to bag yourself 6 points.

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Now it's inevitable that sometimes you’ll have to hire another tradesperson and Clive believes finding the right person for the job can make all the difference. So today, we were asking what do you look for when bringing someone new on board? 

What really sets a great tradesperson apart? We were joined by Scott Mullins - CEO of WeFix and Dave Finegan from Elwood Enterprises to discuss how they decide who to bring on jobs - plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/