Big Design Adventure
Claim This Podcastby Tim Ross & Kevin McCloud
Podcast Overview
<p>Two mates, <strong>Tim Ross</strong> — comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd — and <strong>Kevin McCloud</strong> — pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs — have teamed up for a new podcast: <strong>Tim and Kev’s Big Design Adventure</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.</p>
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July 21, 2026
S3 Ep 5 – Sam Neill – Acting, Architecture and Wine
<p>Earlier this year, Sam Neill kindly agreed to join us on the podcast. The plan was to wait until Kevin was back in Australia so we could all sit down together, unfortunately we couldn’t make the dates align.</p> <p>Last week, Tim went back through his archives and rediscovered a conversation the two of them recorded years earlier for a project that never eventuated.</p> <p>For the next hour, you get to spend some time with Sam.</p> <p>You’ll hear about his love of life, wine, acting and architecture.</p> <p>It’s funny, thoughtful, candid and full of the warmth that so many of us admired.</p> <p>It’s a small tribute to Sam.</p> <p>This conversation was recorded with Tim Ross and Sam Neill in Sam’s Sydney<br>apartment in 2019.</p> <p>To view images from this episode, head to our Instagram page - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/big_design_adventure/?hl=en">@big_design_adventure</a><br>And be sure to follow Tim Ross (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernister/?hl=en">@modernister</a>) and Kevin McCloud (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevin.mccloud1/?hl=en">@kevin.mccloud1</a>)<br>We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on hello@bigdesignadventure.com<br>Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure.</p> <p> </p> <p>Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by the Australian Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/institute_architects_aus/?hl=en">@institute_architects_aus</a>) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alastairswaynfoundation/?hl=en">@alastairswaynfoundation</a>) in Australia. The Royal Institute of British Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/riba/">@RIBA</a>) in the UK and New Zealand Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nziarchitects/">@nziarchitects</a>) in New Zealand. </p> <p> </p> <p>Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud<br>Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.<br>Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp<br>Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – <a href="https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/">Mylk Media</a><br>Music: Kit Warhurst (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitwarhurst/?hl=en">@kitwarhurst</a>)</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
July 14, 2026
S3 Ep 4 – The crack is where the light gets in – The Very Reverend John Witcombe – Coventry Cathedral
Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud interview The Very Reverend John Witcombe about Coventry Cathedral's resilience and artistic revival, offering profound insights into hope and reconciliation.
July 7, 2026
S3 Ep 3 - Morag Myerscough Luke Morgan Moving to the Country
Hosts Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud interview artists Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan about their transformative country home renovation and new way of life.
38 total episodes available with 19 transcripts
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Luke Morgan
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Peter Barber
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Mary Featherston
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Julian Featherston
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Patty Hopkins
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John Ellway
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Ben Shewry
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Leila Jeffreys
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James Roden
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- What is Big Design Adventure?
<p>Two mates, <strong>Tim Ross</strong> — comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd — and <strong>Kevin McCloud</strong> — pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs — have teamed up for a new podcast: <strong>Tim and Kev’s Big Design Adventure</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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