The Heating & Plumbing Show

Andy Cam and Todd Glister chat with Carl Wilson and Becky Bates about how clean or messy their vans are, how they organise their tools and what happens when they can’t find what they’re looking for. They also discuss how often they clear out their vans and the importance of securing their tools to reduce the risk of theft and protect their livelihoods.Later in the show, Andy and Todd also compare their own vans, garages and office spaces, sharing their approaches to keeping things organised and whether a tidy workspace is realistic when you’re busy working in the trade.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister take a tour of the worst places to work in plumbing and heating, sharing stories of ridiculous working conditions, awkward boiler installations and properties that make even the simplest job a logistical challenge.They discuss whether installers should be able to refuse unsafe or inaccessible jobs, when it’s fair to charge extra for the hassle, and the worst things customers have done while they’re trying to work.Todd shares his experiences of tackling the tricky spaces found in London properties, and we hear from Thomas Nagy as the Great British Trade Off team captains go head-to-head!

Andy Cam and Todd Glister look at the different pressures facing tradespeople, from the day-to-day demands of the job and running a business to the wider financial and economic pressures affecting the industry.Connie Pawsey, Steven Blair and Sophie Keepence AKA Plumby Mummy chat about their own experiences with stress, how they cope with pressure, who they turn to when things get difficult, and whether attitudes towards mental health in the trades are finally changing.From balancing plumbing with family life to tackling the stigma around talking about stress and anxiety, it’s an honest conversation about the pressures of working in the trade — and what we can do to manage them better.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister look at what needs to change to attract the next generation of plumbers — from career changes and apprenticeships to the challenges facing small businesses looking to take on trainees.Chris Rice joins the show to share his experience of making a late career change into plumbing, gaining his qualifications and building his own domestic plumbing business.Sean Ibrahim from Barnsley College to discuss apprenticeships, upskilling and what can be done to encourage more young people into the trade — including the barriers facing employers and the wider skills pipeline.Andy and Todd share their thoughts on whether it’s ever too late to become a plumber, what makes a good apprentice and how small businesses can make apprenticeships work for them.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by Louchavan Lemard from PH247, who was crowned the UK’s first-ever Plumber of the Year at the Installer Awards 2026.They hear how Louchavan went from leaving school without GCSEs to building a successful business, and how his early experiences shaped his approach to the plumbing and heating industry.They discuss apprenticeships, developing the next generation of plumbers, and how PH247 is helping young people find a career in the trade.Andy, Todd and Louchavan also explore the realities of running a business in London, rising costs, employment pressures, what small businesses want from government, and the biggest challenges facing the industry.Finally, they look ahead to the future of PH247 and Louchavan’s vision for the opportunities ahead in heating and plumbing.