Events That Made Me with Liz Taylor

“ Fundamental common sense is probably my superpower.”

Liz uncovers Mark’s transformation from troubled youth to the successful entrepreneur he is today.

Mark Hawthorn is the CEO and founder of the Landmark Group - a business with a multi-million pound property portfolio. 

Mark attributes much of his success to “common sense” but you’ll hear how events such as his parents' divorce and the pandemic played a key role.

Mark and Liz discuss what he learned from starting out at  Halifax Estate Agents, and why he wouldn’t have wanted to be his own manager.

“Either you go tonight, or tomorrow it will be in the papers”

Richard Bailey is the former CEO of Rothschild & Co, one of the world's leading banking groups, so he knows what it’s like at the top.

You’ll hear about the defining moments from Richard’s career, including high-stakes deals, hostile takeovers, and the challenges of the 2008 recession.

Plus, Liz uncovers how Richard was motivated by growing up in a mining family. 

Finally, Richard talks about his philanthropic efforts, particularly raising £34 million for Chetham’s School of Music.

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“From then on I was obsessed with theatre, and I still am.”

Jamie Wilson has already made a significant impact on the theatre world, and he’s only just getting started.  

Liz discovers how a mishap at drama club ignited Jamie’s passion for the theatre, and how it’s been fueled by the people he’s worked with. 

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Jamie came to work with stars like Carrie Hope Flecher and Vanessa Williams in productions like The Devil Wears Prada, Calamity Jane, and Sister Act.

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“ I love our industry to bits, but it's getting a lot harder.”

You’ve eaten in his restaurants, now get ready for the story of how Marcello went from working in a Pizza Express in Cheshire to opening restaurants worldwide.

Liz uncovers some of Marcello’s pivotal moments, like his transition from art school to business school, the influence of his father’s legacy, and the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Plus, you’ll hear the business trick that shocked even Liz.

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"I was taught to chase happiness”

You’ve heard Sam’s Scoop, now it’s Liz’s turn.

You might recognise Sam as being portrayed by Billie Piper in the hit Netflix movie Scoop. Today Liz Taylor sits down with the real deal to uncover the events that made her.

Sam was the mastermind behind that interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, in this episode, you’ll hear how a working-class background and a single mother's tenacity led to the groundbreaking interview that shook the world. 

From challenging class barriers to leaping from...

"My job is to visit all the children and report to Mr and Mrs Claus."

Ahead of the festive season, Liz is joined by two very important people directly from the North Pole. Find out what really happens in the run-up to Christmas and get an exclusive insight into that magical family. 

Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cam...

“I’m committed to this woman and everything she’s given me”

You know Ryan Thomas from Coronation Street and Neighbours, today on Events That Made Me, Ryan joins Liz to share what he’s been up to since his time off the screen.

Ryan shares what family life is like back in Manchester and the projects that are on the horizon.

Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winte...

“There is always a way to do anything”

Paul Baker made his millions by selling brioche, he joins Liz to tell her how he went from a family run bakery in Devon, to co-founder of the the international bakery business the St.Pierre Groupe

Paul reveals how he’s twice bounced back after “staring into the abyss”. And she shares some of his most important learnings from a life in business.

Plus, what’s next for Paul since he’s sold his business to the largest bakery company in the world?

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“In every fragrance I create, I'm telling you the story of my life”

You may be familiar with Jo Malone’s scents; Lime Basil, Pomegranate Noir, Wood Sage. Today, Jo Malone joins Liz Taylor to share how she created the Jo Malone brand, how her sense of smell is her superpower, and what’s next for her new business, Jo Loves.

Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala...

“I never played a leading lady because I was a little chubby”

Jodie Prenger has been a star on both stage and screen. In this episode of Events That Made Me, Jodie reveals how her love for entertainment started with Drag Queens in Blackpool. 

Jodie tells Liz how winning I’d Do Anything in 2008 launched her career in theatre as she played Nancy on the West End, and eventually led to her current role on Coronation Street (even though she didn’t even audition.)

Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressi...