Dec 28, 2017 mary queen of shops ran for four series on the bbc between 2007 to 2010 before the personality jumped over to channel 4 with mary portas. The radio extracts, adapted admittedly by a journalist, read. The art of retail display, published by thames and hudson in five languages, quickly became the worldwide authority on window displays, with her second, how to shop, offering the ultimate 21st century guide to retail. Tv star mary portas says businesses should adopt feminine. She started writing the column in 2005 and it was her critiquing of shops that was the inspiration for the bbc documentary and accompanying book. Nov 08, 2017 radio 4 consumer affairs mary portas save the high street campaign has failed, figures show, as the towns under her watch have lost nearly a thousand shops in five years. When kerry and i cofounders of escape plan ltd had the email from ollie upton, a researcher at sundog pictures, looking for information about escape rooms in london and a potential. I heard some of this on radio 4 and had to buy to read the whole book. Nov 14, 2017 last week, a survey carried out for bbc radio 4 s you and yours found that in 12 governmentfunded portas pilot towns, nearly 1,000 shops had disappeared in five years. Mary portas on why she always finds time for tv and never wants to be interviewed by john humphrys the queen of shops also talks sniffing out weak dramas and her obsession with sally. Mary, queen of shops, loses her high street spot as house of fraser quietly drops fashion line designed by retail guru portas. Two days later the story has reached bbc and itv news.
Weve produced titles by authors such as chris packham, masih alinejad, mary portas, gary younge, fergal keane and bella bathurst and work with both authors and actors in our own studio to achieve readings of the highest quality. Mary portas shop girl book of the week mary portas reads her moving, funny account of growing up in a large irish family in a small watford semi in the 1970s. Mary portas reads her moving, funny account of growing up in a large irish family in a small watford semi in the 1970s. Mary, margate and the media posted 7 years ago with 4 notes. Empower successful business improvement districts to take on more responsibilities and. Her latest project work like a woman is a manifesto for change and the book and. I stumbled upon your show, secret shopper, and played the first episode available, season three episode one. Ever thought judging something by its appearance was shallow. Shes made an artform out of turning heads, and her galleries have been the enormous plateglass windows of harrods, topshop and harvey nichols. Style guru mary portas will be taking to the airwaves this autumn with a new series on radio 4, talking about all things style including clothing, architecture and interiors, looking at the expressions of style and the attitudes behind them.
The kindness economy with mary portas rsa at hawkwood. Pocket book september th the stitch society artisan. On style, looking at the changing world of fashion and design and its effect on how we live and shop. The retail expert and tv presenter praised mishal husain, who is one of the hosts of radio 4s today, while revealing she is keen to steer clear of a chat with humphrys, also a today host. The retail expert and tv presenter praised mishal husain, who is one of the hosts of radio 4s. Widely recognized as the uks foremost authority on retail and brand communication, mary portas has a multitude of expertise. Jul 18, 2017 mary portas has said she hopes she can avoid being interviewed by bbc radio 4s john humphrys. Loved it though as others have said it finished too early. Mary queen of shops ran for four series on the bbc between 2007 to 2010 before the personality jumped over to channel 4 with mary. The retail expert and tv presenter praised mishal husain, who is. Mar 09, 2015 the book opens with a childhood visit to a shop, where portas, promised sweets by her tea salesman father if she behaves, observes. On style the new radio 4 series where style meets substance. Explore books by mary portas with our selection at.
Mary portas represented by melanie rockcliffe dylan hearn. Radio 4 consumer affairs mary portas save the high street campaign has failed, figures show, as the towns under her watch have lost nearly a thousand shops in five years. Channel 4 documentary apocalypse cow says animal agriculture is killing the planet. Retail therapist mary portas is in north londons fashionable islington giving some advice to a divorced couple, ruth llewellyn and anthony wilson. Mary portas separates from wife melanie rickey after four. Mary portas scheme to revive high streets including liskeard. Mary portas on why she always finds time for tv and never wants to be interviewed by john humphrys the queen of shops also talks sniffing out weak dramas and. Style guru mary portas will be taking to the airwaves this autumn with a new series. The retail expert and tv presenter praised mishal husain, who is one of the hosts of radio 4s today, while revealing she is keen to steer clear of a. You can see the mary of today in her thoughts and actions back them. A determined, passionate advocate of the social role of retail, mary is at the forefront of making the nation better consumers and the countrys shops better businesses.
Last week, a survey carried out for bbc radio 4s you and yours found that in 12 governmentfunded portas pilot towns, nearly 1,000 shops had disappeared in five years. Mary portas, 55, had aimed her clothing range at women aged over 40. Book of the week, mary portas shop girl, episode 1 bbc radio 4. Prepare to have that thought challenged by style doyenne mary portas as she takes the helm of a new series on radio 4. Mary portas scheme to revive high streets including. I was perusing netflix tonight, trying to find something light hearted and relaxing to watch to finish my friday evening. We hope you enjoy our pocket book for september th. How did mary portas go from married hetero to married. Tv star and retail expert mary portass new book work like a woman sketches out a manifesto for change in the workplace. Why mary portas is on a mission against mumsiness mail online.
Radio 4s commissioning editor for arts, james runcie, adds. Dec 28, 2017 veganism has hit the mainstream media again being listed as a top trend on channel 4 program what britain bought in 2017 fronted by mary portas and produced by sundog pictures. Plus, shell be joined in the studio by her radio 2 book club guest, erin kinsley. What is mary portas net worth, which tv shows has she. I havent read her memoir, shop girl, published by doubleday, but i had heard extracts on radio 4, ably read by portas herself. Her new book, work like a woman, will be released in november. Why brexitcast mastermind heidi dawson can only be good news.
Heidi dawson, the new controller of bbc radio five live. In 2019 she launched her first radio series, mary portas. Bbc radio 4 book of the week, mary portas shop girl. Mary portas, the celebrated retail expert, has separated from her wife more than four years after they became one of countrys the first samesex couples to marry. Mary portas save the high street scheme has failed as. Veganism has hit the mainstream media again being listed as a top trend on channel 4 program what britain bought in 2017 fronted by mary portas and produced by sundog pictures according to the broadcaster, the show was a look at the retail stories of the year, including big knickers, unicorns, gin, pimped prosecco, and fidget spinners. That said, it was a great read and you feel that you really get to know her family and the other characters. May 19, 2019 mary portas, the celebrated retail expert, has separated from her wife more than four years after they became one of countrys the first samesex couples to marry. The book opens with a childhood visit to a shop, where portas, promised sweets by her tea salesman father if she behaves, observes. Life in a large irish family in a small watford semi in the 1970s mary portas recalls misbehaviour at communion and school. Currently, she is recording a series for bbc radio 4, mary portas. Marys just published her latest book, work like a woman, which sets out her manifesto on how we can be better, happier and more productive in our workplaces by breaking out of alpha culture. Secret shopper is on tv, including series 3episode 4. Mary portas save the high street scheme has failed as over.
The art of retail display, published by thames and hudson in five languages, quickly became the worldwide authority on window displays, with her second, how to shop, offering the ultimate 21st. I like the fact that shes a 50something woman shell hate me writing that. Book of the week, mary portas shop girl next on bbc radio 4. Our guest this week is the one and only mary portas, founder of portas agency you may know her as mary queen of shops. So we stood in the dark under the stars and heard the rest of the valley clapping and people setting off flares as the church bell rang 8pm. Tom dixon on british design, miss jason in liverpool, fashion revolution, design museums at 30. According to the broadcaster, the show was a look at the retail stories of the year, including big knickers, unicorns, gin, pimped prosecco, and fidget spinners. Since posting my transcript and recording of mary portas in margate on tuesday its been fascinating to watch how this story has taken speed. How to shop with mary, queen of shops hardcover 15 may 2007 by mary portas author visit amazons mary portas page. On style the new bbc radio 4 series where style meets substance in this programme i explore what style means to us and the way we live today, and talk to some hugely talented and. With a power bob, steely benevolence and some real talk, mary portas has marketed herself as the relatable face of capitalist dystopia published. Mary portas has said she hopes she can avoid being interviewed by bbc radio 4s john humphrys. Workers will love it as their wellbeing will improve, and so will your business.
Mary s just published her latest book, work like a woman, which sets out her manifesto on how we can be better, happier and more productive in our workplaces by breaking out of. Local angle on portas book serves up a reading delight. Bbc radio 4 you and yours the future of our high streets featuring bill. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Independent newspaper bill grimsey and mary portas in high street battle.
Weve produced titles by authors such as chris packham, masih alinejad, mary portas, gary younge, fergal keane and bella bathurst and work with both authors and actors in. Mary portas separates from wife melanie rickey after four years. I know theres a world enclosed in the four tiny letters of. Mary portas will speak at melbourne fashion week on september 7. On style episode 1 of 4 tom dixon on british design, miss jason, fashion revolutions new wall planner, and the directors of two of the worlds first design museums discuss. I was excited to hear mary portas on style radio 4, tuesday, the first radio 4. Portas first became famous for her bbc1 series mary queen of shops, in which failing independent shop owners invited her in to explain why they were losing money.