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Hurtwood: Beyond The Hill

Hurtwood House

17 episodes

2 months ago

Over 50 years ago, with the spark of an idea, Richard Jackson boldly started a school with just a handful of students. Today Hurtwood House is home to 360 students and its alumni include Hollywood Royalty, award winning filmmakers, world famous musicians and top business entrepreneurs. Each week in ‘Hurtwood: Beyond the Hill’ ex-student and presenter James Gaffney interviews one of the many thousands who have been through Hurtwood’s doors, reminiscing about the good times at the school and lifting the lid on their journeys and the secrets of their success.

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Over 50 years ago, with the spark of an idea, Richard Jackson boldly started a school with just a handful of students. Today Hurtwood House is home to 360 students and its alumni include Hollywood Royalty, award winning filmmakers, world famous musicians and top business entrepreneurs. Each week in ‘Hurtwood: Beyond the Hill’ ex-student and presenter James Gaffney interviews one of the many thousands who have been through Hurtwood’s doors, reminiscing about the good times at the school and lifting the lid on their journeys and the secrets of their success.

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Performing Arts

Music Interviews

Episodes (17/17)

Hurtwood: Beyond The Hill

S2.8 Lucy Mason-Lockett: Theatre Stage Manager

Having interviewed many Hurtwood West End stars, James finds out what it is like to have a career behind the scenes in stage management. In this episode, he discusses technical theatre with Lucy Mason-Lockett, currently Deputy Stage Manager at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, working on Disney's new musical extravaganza 'Hercules'. James and Lucy discuss RADA and the productions she has worked on including '9 to 5: The Musical' at the Savoy Theatre, 'Pretty Woman' on Tour and the Secret Cinema production of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. It's a small world for Hurtwood alumni as she has worked alongside many other ex-Hurtwood students such as Katie Buchholz (see Episode 2 Series 1) star of 'Witness for the Prosecution' and now Luke Brady (see Episode 5 Series 1) who is playing the lead role of 'Hercules'.

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4 months ago

26 minutes 40 seconds

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S2.7 Alex Baranowski: Composer

Award winning composer and sound designer Alex Baranowski chats all things music with James Gaffney. In this episode Alex discusses the songwriting process and composing for different genres from major Netflix films and television shows to theatre productions and commercials. Known for his versatility, Alex has been nominated for a Tony Award on Broadway and has composed soundtracks for 'The Kitchen' (Film 4/Netflix) and the multi-award winning Warner Bros film 'The Windermere Children'. Most recently he scored 'Brides' which premiered at Sundance Film Festival directed by Young Vic artistic director Nadia Fall.

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4 months ago

42 minutes 21 seconds

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S2.6 Josie Ferguson: Author and Clinical Psychologist

Josie Ferguson, best-selling author of 'The Silence In Between' returns to Hurtwood. In this episode Josie talks to James about the process of writing her novel and being shortlisted for Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize. They discuss her initial career in publishing and how training as a clinical psychologist gave her an understanding of the complexity of human nature which she now explores as a writer.

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4 months ago

43 minutes 31 seconds

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S2.5 Georgina Steele: Co-Founder of Maiven

How do you set up your own AI company? Our next guest, recently named on the 'Forbes 30 under 30' Europe 2025 list, has done just that, launching 'Maiven' last year securing £1.8 million from investors. In this episode, Georgina reflects on how her remarkable career has developed since studying Engineering at Cambridge University, telling James all about designing Formula 1 racing cars for McLaren and the many ways in which her new AI company helps businesses.

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4 months ago

39 minutes 37 seconds

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S2.4 Toby Miles: West End Star

What is it like to be a lead role in the biggest musical in the West End? James sits down with Toby Miles, who was cast as Marius in 'Les Misérables' for his West End debut. In this episode, Toby comes back to Hurtwood to discuss auditions, Drama School and the many different leading roles that he has played.

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5 months ago

33 minutes 56 seconds

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S2.3 Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt: Founder of Bijoux De Mimi

James meets Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt (recently in the 'Forbes 30 under 30' list) who founded her colourful jewellery brand 'Bijoux de Mimi' straight after leaving Hurtwood. They discuss design, marketing and turning TikTok's favourite jewellery brand into a million-pound business.

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5 months ago

33 minutes 56 seconds

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S2.2 Zara Brownless: Behavioural Scientist and Google Researcher

Zara Brownless is probably the most dynamic student we have ever had at Hurtwood. Winner of ‘The Young Apprentice’ before she stepped through our doors, we had high hopes for Zara. She surpassed all expectations! In this episode James finds out about reading ‘Experimental Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics’ at Oxford University, giving TED Talks, interviewing the CEO of TED and working as a Behavioural Scientist at Google.

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5 months ago

54 minutes 33 seconds

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S2.1 Doug Quinn: Head of Performing Arts

What is it like to be the Head of Performing Arts at the most creative school in England? Series 2 starts with James chatting to Doug Quinn who has been the busiest man at Hurtwood for two decades. Everything you want to know about the Performing Arts at the school, in this episode, Doug discusses what makes Hurtwood productions so famous, the rewards of a teaching career, being a housemaster and the successful alumni he has directed.

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5 months ago

27 minutes 6 seconds

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S1.9 Ward Thomas: Country Music Stars

Country music is more popular than ever.

In this episode, James speaks to country duo Ward Thomas who made chart history in 2016 by becoming the first UK country act to score a number one album.

Twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas discuss their journey from song writing at Hurtwood, to releasing a single with music legend James Blunt and ultimately to country music fame in Nashville and beyond.

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1 year ago

46 minutes 37 seconds

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S1.8 Ebiye Alaibe: Lawyer, Filmmaker, Maritime Logistics Magnate

Our next guest, Ebiye Alaibe, is arguably the most charismatic student we have ever had at Hurtwood.

Supremely talented academically, he was nothing short of a legend on both the stage and the sports fields. Ebiye talks with James about everything from working as a barrister, acting in films and his subsequent career in Maritime Logistics in Nigeria.

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1 year ago

39 minutes 51 seconds

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S1.7 Cassa Jackson: Singer- Songwriter

From Hurtwood to the O2 Arena.

Our next guest is singer-songwriter Cassa Jackson whose songs have over 15 million streams and have been regularly played on Radio 1.

In this episode, Cassa talks to James about breaking into the music industry, songwriting about relationships and what it’s like to perform in major arenas.

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1 year ago

33 minutes 21 seconds

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S1.6 Finn Bruce: Award-winning Film Producer and Director

How do you break into the film industry?

Our next guest on Beyond the Hill is the award-winning film producer and director Finn Bruce. Finn is best known for producing Paramount Pictures film ‘Sumotherhood’ as well as directing and producing ‘Swede Caroline’ and the multi award-winning ‘Tucked’.

In this episode, Finn reflects on how his remarkable career has developed since finding his passion at Hurtwood Film Academy. He also offers advice for any budding young filmmaker looking to make their mark in this notoriously competitive industry.

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1 year ago

35 minutes 49 seconds

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S1.5 Luke Brady: West End Star

What is it like to be the lead in a hit West End musical?

James sits down with Luke Brady, who played the starring role of Moses in ‘The Prince of Egypt’. As well as musical theatre, Luke has also appeared in Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and ‘Fresh Meat’ alongside Jack Whitehall.

In this episode, Luke discusses his acting career, how he deals with auditions and how he keeps his performances fresh night after night.

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1 year ago

35 minutes 52 seconds

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S1.4 Kate Elisabeth: Lifestyle Influencer and Content Creator

How do you become a successful influencer and content creator?

In this episode, social media star Kate Elisabeth reflects on her journey from creating viral content about Hurtwood as a student to collaborating with some of the world’s biggest companies and even launching her own bikini brand. The popular fashion and lifestyle influencer also shares her key tips for success in this competitive industry.

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1 year ago

24 minutes 37 seconds

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S1.3 Abbas Dayekh: Founder of OyaNow

How do you become a successful entrepreneur?

Abbas Dayekh’s journey to founding one of Nigeria’s fastest growing companies, OyaNow, has not always been smooth but his success has been nothing short of remarkable.

In this episode, Abbas speaks about losing his mother’s savings in his first entrepreneurial adventure, the humble beginnings of OyaNow, how dealing with Covid revolutionised his company and his secrets to success in global business.

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1 year ago

43 minutes 8 seconds

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S1.2 Katie Buchholz: Star of Agatha Christie’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’

What is it like to star in one of the world’s most famous murder mysteries?

In this episode, Katie Buchholz, the lead in Agatha Christie’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ talks about acting and her journey to the West End. James and Katie discuss all things Hurtwood, life at RADA and her different roles including ‘Jodie Kelly’ in EastEnders. They delve into how to manage nerves, getting into character and the difference between stage and screen acting.

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1 year ago

36 minutes 53 seconds

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S1.1 Richard Jackson: Founder of Hurtwood House

How do you create a school with nothing but an old Remington typewriter and an idea?

In the inaugural episode of ‘Beyond the Hill’, Richard Jackson, the founder of Hurtwood House, takes us through the story of its foundation and development over the last 50 years and how it became the creative utopia that it is today.

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1 year ago

25 minutes 36 seconds