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The Electrical Show
by Fix Radio
Join Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan as they take a look at all the latest topics from the world of electricals, including product launches, top tips, and special guests. Thomas will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments. The Electrical Show on Fix Radio is brought to you in partnership with Bosch Professional Power Tools.
Episodes
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Should Electricians Have Their Own Version of Gas Safe?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan explore whether electricians should have their own compulsory accreditation scheme, following SELECT’s campaign in Scotland to protect the title of electrician. They’re joined by plumbing and heating industry expert Jimmy Hendry to discuss how Gas Safe works in…
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What Makes a Great Electrician?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Neil Claxton, the Scottish electrician recently named Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026, to find out what sets the very best tradespeople apart. They discuss the skills, attitude, professionalism and work ethic that can take an electrician from simply…
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Are We Doing Enough to Train the Next Generation of Electricians?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Keith Sanderson, Head of Education and Skills at the ECA, to discuss the challenges facing apprentices, employers and colleges. They look at the shortage of work placements, the quality of college training, rogue training providers and how competency...
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Would You Move for Work? The Data Centre Boom, AI & the Future for Electricians
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan explore the booming opportunities for electricians in the UK’s data centre expansion - and ask the big question: would you move for work? They’ll discuss the growing demand for skilled electricians, whether domestic sparks could move into commercial data centre work…
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Ask Thomas Nagy Anything!
Thomas Nagy flies solo for a Q&A featuring questions from listeners. Thomas tackles juicy questions about pricing, hiring, training and the future of the industry, reflects on his contracting journey and answers some controversial questions along the way!
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From Apprentice to Successful Contractor: Callum Biscoe’s Electrical Story
Thomas Nagy is joined in the studio by 28-year-old electrical contractor Callum Biscoe from C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd. Callum talks Thomas through his journey into the electrical trade, his experiences qualifying, the people who helped him along the way and what he wishes he’d been taught…
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Mark & Teddy Pink Face Real-World Electrical Trade Dilemmas
Paul Meenan puts electrician Mark Pink and his 16-year-old apprentice son Teddy to the test with a series of real-world electrical trade dilemmas. From dealing with unsafe work and difficult customers to site banter, pricing jobs, buying tools and investing in training, Teddy gives his answers...
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Three Generations of Electricians: Mark Pink on His Son Teddy Starting His Apprenticeship
Paul Meenan is joined by electrician and site agent Mark Pink and his 16-year-old son Teddy, who is beginning his apprenticeship journey and following the family into the electrical trade. From the traditional methods and experiences of Teddy’s grandad, through Mark’s career in the industry and...
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Are You Compromising Fire Safety?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined once again by fire safety consultant Dan Jackson to discuss one of the most important responsibilities for electrical contractors: understanding and maintaining the fire integrity of the buildings they work in. Paul asks Dan for his thoughts on the fire…
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Are British Standards Holding Construction Back?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by fire safety expert Dan Jackson to debate whether the way standards are applied on construction projects can sometimes create unnecessary costs, delays and setbacks. They’re also joined by Dan Rossiter, Head of Standards, Built Environment at the British...
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Dealing With Setbacks & Challenges
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to handle setbacks and challenges from other people letting you down and when to pick your battles... to problems with deliveries and also some hypothetical situations that many in the trade encounter.
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Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Time Management & Delegation
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to manage time as a contractor and the art of delegation. Danny Webb joins the chat to explain why he thinks this could be his greatest attribute and shares some insight into how he's mastered it. Callum Biscoe from C&B Electrical explains how he's able…
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Worthwhile? Vs. Waste of Time!
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy address what they feel is worthwhile or a waste of time from their perspective in the Electrical sector. There's also a chat around the wider construction industry and some controversial takes (as you might expect)
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Jamie Blatant (Actual Electrical Content) Shares His Thoughts On Training
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan chat to Jamie Blatant (known as Actual Electrical Content) and get his thoughts on training and discuss some of the problems that he sees with how it's currently approached. Tom and Paul discuss the issues a bit further once Jamie's segment is over and Tom shares what…
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Thomas Nagy Shares The Story Behind His Business Growth
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about Tom's business growth in the past 5-10 years and the story behind how Tom has gone from closing down a business, to starting fresh with a small team that he's now built to over 20 people. Thomas talks about the trial and error, how he's done it, what you...
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Meter Tampering & Illegal Work Done By The Public
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into meter tampering and requests from customers that Electricians engage in meter tampering and other illegal work. Kimmy The Sparks joins the show to talk about her past experiences with this request from the public, Jimmy Hendry shares a Plumbing & Heating...
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Raising The Standard of Training
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into efforts to improve competency through training and how we could provide a better standard of training within the industry. Adrian Davey joins the show to talk about a real world example of poor workmanship being allowed to continue and why much of the…
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How To Write Tenders That Will Win You Work
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into the approach to putting together tenders and bids for work. Thomas talks about his experiences as a Contractor, Paul gives some insight into what he's looking for when he gets tenders from those looking for work and Jason Cooney from TSAKs Consulting joins…
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When Projects & Jobs Go Wrong!
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how and why projects and jobs of all scale go wrong. They chat about past experience, dissect the issues and what caused them, talk about what happens next, how major projects end up badly done, over budget and running over the time alloted and also touch on...
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Back To The Start
This week, Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan go back to the very start of their careers in the electrical trade. They share memories from their first days on site, discuss the challenges they faced as apprentices, and reflect on the moments that shaped their careers.The lads talk about the jobs they'll...
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Are We Getting Enough Sleep?
Lack of sleep is fast becoming one of the biggest health concerns for tradespeople, with new research from Tradesman Saver revealing that 59% say poor sleep is affecting their mental health. In this episode, Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss their own sleep habits, routines, and whether power...
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Apprenticeships, Skills, and the Next Generation
This episode explores apprenticeships, skills, and the future of the next generation of tradespeople, featuring a wide-ranging discussion on training, opportunity, and workforce development. Thomas and Paul are joined by Keith Sanderson from the Electrical Contractors' Association, who shares his...
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Recent Experiences, Wiring Regs & Industry Updates
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan catch up to discuss their recent experiences, both professionally and personally. Paul reflects on his recent trip to America, while Thomas shares work updates and how he has recently sold a vehicle to Ukraine. There is also conversation on key industry developments,...
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Plug-In Solar in the UK - What’s Next?
Plug-in solar is coming to the market in the UK. Before heading off to the States, Paul gave us an early look at what this could mean. Now he’s back, and we’ve been holding onto the follow-up for just this moment. In this episode, we dive deeper into the potential of plug-in solar, what’s…
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Thomas Nagy Talks Current Challenges Affecting Electricians (With Danny & Mike)
Thomas Nagy is joined again by Danny Webb & Mike Toulson from Alpha Tech to discuss the variety of issues and challenges affecting the average Electrical Contractor. They talk about retirement and the challenge of being able to save enough for this, Problems with keeping on top of fuel costs...
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Thomas Nagy Chats To Danny & Mike From Alpha Tech About Defining Moments
Thomas Nagy is joined by Mike Toulson & Danny Webb from Alpha Tech while Paul is away enjoying some well deserved time off. Tom asks Danny and Mike about the defining moments from the early days, some best and worst moments that shape you and also some of those fork in the road moments we are…
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Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan On Value Enginering & Plug-In Solar
Paul Meenan talks about value engineering and the issues he's had with how it's applied to many projects and working enviornments. This gets Tom and Paul onto talking about plug in solar panels and why the industry has serious concerns around this emerging technology.
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Are You Feeling A Downturn In The Market?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about what they believe is a clear downturn in trade across not only domestic but industrial and commercial as well. It's affected many trades and fellow Fix Radio Presenter and Plasterer, Steph Leese (The Pink Plasterer) joins the show to talk about what she's...
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MANOSPHERE
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about the manosphere and how it's impacting young men in the construction industry. They talk through the concept and how it's all come about, what it means to be a man in 2026 and where we can find examples of good role models online and in life. James Ray…
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A Look At Risks Posed To The Public & Tradespeople
Thomas Nagy talks to Leon Rygol, who covered the story of a seven year old boy killed by faulty wiring at a pub and discusses the risks posed to the public due to sub standard work. Tom and Leon discuss learnings from this tragic case, how prevalent poor workmanship is, How we could better…
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Could This Get You Into Teaching The Trade?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into plans to try and incentivise routes into teaching the trade, specifically for the aging workforce and discuss why there's not attractive enough benefits for those willing to teach but not prepared to sacrifice most of their income in the process. Kay Allen…
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Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Old School vs. New
Paul and Tom talk about the way things were and how the trade has changed around them for better or worse. They cover things like cash vs. digital, robot electricians in China, the requirement for NVQs, Power tools, value, morals and more.
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Thomas Nagy Talks Pricing & Profit With Danny & Mike
Thomas Nagy is joined again by Danny Webb & Mike Toulson about approach to pricing jobs and calculating your profit. Danny & Mike have put so much thought into getting this right for their business (Alpha Tech Group) that they've literally written the book on it. They talk about how you can do...
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Thomas Nagy Looks Into A Promising Business Partnership
Thomas Nagy is joined in the studio by Danny Webb (Sparky Milan) and Mike Toulson to discuss 'Alpha Tech Group', their business partnership which first began in April 2025. Mike and Danny explain how this partnership came together and why it made sense. They talk about the work they're able to…
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Taking On Work Across The Country
Thomas Nagy explains how he has got his business to the point where he can be more ambitious with regards to the area he covers and therefore takes on work across the country.
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Ignoring This Could End Your Business!
Thomas Nagy looks at the approach to insurance for your business and how to protect your livliehood in event of the worst possible situation. Rob Driscoll from the ECA provides an overview on the essential steps to getting the correct cover and ammending the cover as your business grows. Richard...
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What's It Like To Work In A Data Centre?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look again into data centres. They react to some listener comments from the last show or two and are joined by Jay Newman, who has first hand experience working in a data centre.
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Rising Demand For Data Centres
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy look into the rise of data centres and discuss what the rollout might look like across the UK in the near future. They invite John Ward to share his thoughts on what this means for the Electrical trade and towards the end there's a chat about Tom's office expansion.
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AI: Judgment Day For The Trade
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the rise of AI in the Electrical sector. Tom and Paul talk about the current good uses of AI, touch on what the future might looks like with AI implemented in a variety of ways and also where we might be heading down the wrong road...
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How To... Be An Apprentice
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to be a good apprentice and make the most of your opportunity. Tom and Paul discuss their all-time worst and best apprentices and what made them so bad or good. They reflect on their own experiences as apprentices and also give insight into how they work...
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Reasons To Be Cheerful & Fearful For 2026!
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about some of the big developments, evolving stories and situations that might define 2026 and the future of the trade. Thomas talks about how business looks from his perspective, Paul talks about the opportunities, the things to be cautious of and optimistic…
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Protecting Yourself & Others From A Nightmare Scenario & 2025 Wrapped
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about preventing falls from height. Thomas talks about his approach to protecting those that work for him, Dylan Skelhorn from the No Falls Foundation gives some facts and insight into working safely from height, and Paul talks about how get key points about risk...
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Thomas Nagy Talks About Working With Tier 1 Contractors
Thomas Nagy talks about working with Tier 1 Contractors and his honest experiences so far. Rob Driscoll from the ECA joins the show and shares their perspective and some advice for those working for Tier 1 contractors.
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Solar Fires & Safety Concerns Around Solar PV Installs
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into recently released reports with regards to solar fires from 2024 and the increase of solar installs in 2024 & 2025. Paul and Tom talk about why so many solar fires are happening and Solar PV Installer, Stuart Cato discusses what he's seen with regards to…
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Tom & Paul Catch Up & Discuss Latest Industry Trends
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan catch up and talk about their recent professional experiences after having seven weeks taking turns hosting the show. Tom talks about challenges with schemes, work vehicles and more. Paul ponders his future involvement in certain aspects of the trade and talks about…
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Thomas Nagy & Electrical Contractors Discuss Business In 2025
Thomas Nagy asks fellow contractors and regular guests, Danny Webb & Callum Biscoe, to join him and talk about what business has been like for them in 2025. Thomas asks them what the focus has been, What they've had enquiries for this year, What setbacks they've faced and the plan for next year....
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Are You Chasing Happiness or Money?
Thomas Nagy is back from some time off and invites Dr. Laura Kudrna from the University of Birmingham to join him and talk about how money relates to happiness for sole traders and business owners. Thomas asks whether there's a limit to how much anyone needs to make to be happy, the fallacy in...
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Paul Meenan & Mark Pink Discuss Coping With Loss
Paul Meenan invites Mark Pink, well respected Electrician & Site Manager, back onto the show while Thomas is away on holiday. Paul talks to Mark about coming from a family with a trade background and the mentors that help you along. Paul and Mark then talk about coping with loss and the…
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Paul Meenan & Mark Pink Discuss Industry & Training Challenges
Paul Meenan invites seasoned and skilled Electrician, turned Site Manager, Mark Pink to join him and chat while Thomas Nagy is away on holiday. Mark talks about his recent work and experiences as a Site Manager. Mark talks about what has become harder in trade nowadays, the pressure the trade is...
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Thomas Nagy Looks Into Branding & Presentation For Your Business
Thomas Nagy invites guests with success and understanding of how to brand and present a business, in order to win the kind of work you want. Thomas talks to Scott Mullins, son of Charlie Mullins (Pimlico Plumbers) and founder of 'We Fix', to find out what has made their family businesses so...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan as they take a look at all the latest topics from the world of electricals, including product launches, top tips, and special guests.
Thomas will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.
The Electrical Show on Fix Radio is brought to you in partnership with Bosch Professional Power Tools.
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Join Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan as they take a look at all the latest topics from the world of electricals, including product launches, top tips, and special guests. Thomas will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and...
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