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Radley Then & NowShopFor a Radleian, there are nearly five hours of hunger between breakfast and lunch, and another five from lunch to supper. The only remedy? Shop. Join us as we journey through over 170 years of Shop, one of Radley’s best-known and most-loved institutions. ‘Jam Money’ could be spent on all sorts of treats, from Wagon Wheels and Cola, to ice cream and egg mayo sarnies. The iconic chicken roll had boys racing to join the queue for Shop at 10.44am throughout the 1990s. Clare Sargent, Radley Archivist, leads the discussion, and ORs chip in with their...2025-05-2846 min
Beyond RadleyMade In Britain: Manufacturing, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipThis event explores the opportunities and challenges of building an innovative business in Britain, and the manufacturing and technology landscape in the UK. Seb Inglis-Jones (2004, E), Co-founder and CEO, Maving (award-winning electric motorcycles made in Coventry)Sam McMeekin (1996, B), Co-founder and CEO, Gypsy Hill Brewing Co (London’s largest independent brewery)Mike Curtis-Rouse, CEO and Co-founder, Second Star, and Head of In-Orbit Manufacturing at the Satellite Applications CatapultRupert Gather (1975, G), Co-founder and Executive Chairman, InvestUKLucy Whitfield (Radley parent), Managing Director, Sloane Britain (interior fittings and design by heritage craftspeople). Lucy moderated the panel.This is a recording of...2025-05-2254 minBeyond RadleyGlobal Radleians: Living and Working AbroadIn this episode, we hear from ORs who have lived and worked in Australia, Europe, and the USA as they share their experiences of navigating new cultures, seizing global career opportunities, and adapting to life abroad.Justin Webb: Radley (1995, C) → Harvard → New York → Sydney → LondonHarry Behrens: Radley (2011, B) → Exeter → London → SydneyJames Cunningham: Radley (2012, G) → London → Melbourne → AmsterdamThis is a recording of a Zoom event held on 7th May 2025. 2025-05-2252 min
Radley Then & NowThe 1960sThis episode of Radley Then & Now looks at life at Radley College in the 1960s. The sixties are remembered as an era of rebellion and transformation: in society, science and the arts. But did these revolutions cause ripples on College Pond? Were Radleians taking giant leaps, twisting and shouting, or boldly going where no Radleian had gone before? Hear from College Archivist Clare Sargent and a lively gathering of Old Radleians and former dons.2025-02-121h 11
Radley Then & NowThe CCFORs and members of the Radley College community join College Archivist, Clare Sargent, to discuss the history of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). From its beginnings at the turn of the 20th Century, the Officer Training Corps (OTC, later CCF) has been a central part of the Radley College experience. We've been gathering memories of the CCF for the last few months. Lots of square-bashing, mud, camping on Brecon and boot-polishing. Vivid memories of a brief time in every Radleian's life. Some went on to military careers ... others vowed never to wear a uniform again. 2024-11-131h 15Beyond RadleyHow To Be More Successful In Your Life And WorkOli Christie (1984, D) – CEO of Neon Play and Exec/Personal Coach – will discuss what success means and will invite you to take part in a thought-provoking exercise to reflect on your own life and career. Oli is interviewed by current student, Blake (6.1, A).2024-10-3155 minBeyond RadleyApprenticeships: A Parent's PerspectivePaula Ward (Radley parent) has recently supported her son (6.2) with the process of applying for an apprenticeship while at Radley; he has now been accepted onto the International Tax Apprenticeship with Ernst & Young. In this Zoom she talks us through the application & interview process for the top four Accountancy companies providing her insights along the way. This talk would be useful for parents with sons interested in applying for an apprenticeship in any discipline. Felix (6.2) will ask questions of Paula as we go, as he is currently going through the process of applying himself.2024-10-3128 minBeyond RadleyHow To Launch A Startup Without Losing Your MindCharlie Lass (1994, A), a career entrepreneur, shares valuable insights to protect your mental wellbeing in the emotional rollercoaster of launching a startup. Charlie is interviewed by Rory Codrington (2006, E), a fellow founder and OR, and CEO of Trust Keith.2024-10-3159 min
Radley Then & NowOlympiansRadley College has been involved in the Olympics since the inauguration of the modern games by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894. Theodore Cook, OR, was an enthusiastic supporter of the movement and served on the IOC from 1909 until 1915. He used his influence as a classicist, journalist and sportsman to promote the ideas of sport for all and peaceful international cooperation. He encouraged many boys from the school to help with the first London Olympics as ground staff and stewards. Old Radleians, teaching staff and parents have been involved in the Olympics ever since. We were lucky to be...2024-05-2258 minRadley Then & NowThe Marionette SocietyWith its roots in the 1940s, the Marionette Society produced more famous ORs than any other aspect of Radley life - from Oscar winners to professional puppeteers, theatre directors to senior civil servants. It is the only society which encompassed all the creative and performance arts - sculpture, costumes, lighting, woodworking, sound, orchestra. The only society to perform complete Mozart operas. For more than 40 years it dominated, indeed engulfed, the lives of those involved, boys, dons, musicians, Radley's resident girls. The modern Radleian may be baffled by this obsession with 'puppets' (Puppets?) but here is the chance...2024-02-071h 01Beyond RadleyNavigating Degree ApprenticeshipsCaroline Monaghan, Radleian Society Associate Director, hears from George Hanlon (2018,C) who recently secured a sought-after Global Wealth Management Degree Apprenticeship at UBS.2023-11-2251 minRadley Then & NowRugger Will Be PlayedIn 1823, Webb Ellis picked up the ball at Rugby School, and ran with it. This controversial action is being celebrated throughout the world in this bicentenary year of the game of rugby. Radley had developed its own game – 12 good men, engaging in puddings and squashes. How different would the world be if Radley Football had triumphed in place of Rugby Football? It sacrificed its own football game in favour of the new rules of Association in the 1870s but already there was a movement to go to the dark side (or into the light, depending on your po...2023-11-2253 minBeyond RadleyThe Changing Nature of Work and Leadership for Today's Career StartersMark Fawcett, Founder & CEO of We Are Futures, and Radley parent, advises leading businesses on how to better connect with young people, whether as customers or future colleagues. He discusses how employers are developing the way they hire and operate in response to the changing demands of business and young career starters, and how he thinks this should influence the types of skills that young people need to build. This is a fascinating insight into the future of the world of work.2023-11-2257 minRadley Then & NowThe Dons' PlaysThis Radley Then & Now event celebrates 100 years since the very first Dons' Play at Radley College. You can't keep a good don down. In 1923, the Dons’ Plays became a Radley institution, and so began 100 years of truly bad puns and jolly dodgy costumes. The most popular performances were written in-house. There were pantomimes in the 1940s by Theo Cocks with music composed by Ceddie Borgnis; in the 1960s until the 1980s, Peter Way wrote a series of 'masterspieces' with music composed by Donald Paine. Join us as we look back over a century of total role reversal. What do you re...2023-05-051h 04Radley Then & NowRadley in the 1940sIn this virtual event 'A Glimpse into the Archives - 1940s', we look at this eventful decade: the impact of war on the College, royal visits, and life as a student. Hosted by Radley College Archivist, Clare Sargent, and compered by Radleian Society Manager, Caroline Monaghan. Recorded on Wednesday 11th November 2020.2023-03-1047 minRadley Then & NowCovered Passage: the Heart of the CollegeOn 1st November, 23 members of the Radleian Society community joined Radley Archivist, Clare Sargent, for an online oral history event looking at the rich history of Covered Passage.We charted the early history of Covered Passage as a route between Big School and Chapel, and some of the early escapades that were staged there, through to the Amnesty Cage of the 2000s.Clare shared an array of historic images, showing the evolution of the architecture, and also plans for the future: a timeline of Radley College history, which will be installed soon.Those...2023-03-1048 minRadley Then & NowA Beautiful Place: Radley's Changing LandscapeThis Radley Then & Now event focused on the grounds and landscape of the College.A Beautiful Place: Radley’s Changing Landscape took place via Zoom on 2nd March 2023. The talk was led by Archivist, Clare Sargent, with contributions for the College’s Estates Bursar, David Anderson, and the Director of the Countryside Centre, Charlie Herbert, and plenty of valuable input from members of the community who joined the event.The talk explored the more than one thousand years of history of the College landscape, including evidence of medieval farming visible through modern LIDAR imagery, landscaping by C...2023-03-071h 01Beyond RadleyA Career in the Property IndustryWilliam Donaldson, an OR who works in Global Real Estate & Facilities at Amazon, talks about the variety of opportunities that exist in the property industry. This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-03-0348 minBeyond RadleyA Career in the Charity SectorTheo Bromfield is an OR who took an unconventional route into employment. He will discuss his experiences working in the charity sector, and explains why it can be such a rewarding field to work in. This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community. 2023-03-0347 minBeyond RadleyCareers in FinanceIn this session, a career panel of experts will discuss the various options for a career in finance. Investor, banker, trader, or financial strategist – who do you want to be? This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-03-031h 01Beyond RadleyPlanning Your Gap YearNick Laing, world traveller and Radley parent, talks about how to make the most of a gap year abroad, and how to come back safely! This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-03-0139 minBeyond RadleyA Career in AccountancyBen Withinshaw, Director at Surrey Hills Accountancy, and Old Radleian, discusses his career in accountancy, and why it might be more fascinating than you think. This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-03-0142 minBeyond RadleyThe Life of a MagicianMax Rendall, Old Radleian and professional magician, talks about forging his successful career path, and the extraordinary experiences he has had along the way. This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community. 2023-03-0151 minBeyond RadleyA Career in Music ProductionJim Eliot, music producer and Old Radleian, discusses the pathway into the music industry, and why it is one of the most exciting sectors to work in right now. This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community. 2023-03-0156 minBeyond RadleyStarting & Building Your Own BusinessNick Newbury, highly experienced founder, CEO, investor, and Old Radleian, discussed the skills necessary to create a thriving business. This podcast is a recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-02-2154 minBeyond RadleyA Career in Tech MarketingAndrew Monu, Senior Director of Marketing at LinkedIn, and Old Radleian, talks about his route into tech marketing, and why it is such a fascinating career. This podcast is recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-02-2146 minBeyond RadleyBeing an EntrepreneurDoug Ker, Chief Underwriting Officer at Blixt Group, entrepreneur, and Old Radleian, discusses how he moved from a job in the City to support his wife' s business and become an entrepreneur. This podcast is recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-02-1531 minBeyond RadleyBecoming an ActorHenry Hereford, film and TV actor, and Old Radleian, discusses his journey to becoming and actor, and gives some tips to anyone wanting to pursue a career on screen. This podcast is recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-02-1557 minBeyond RadleyA Career in TV ProductionJamie Campbell, Managing Director at Eleven Film, and Old Radleian, talks about his career in TV production. This podcast is recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-02-151h 00Beyond RadleyWorking for a Global CompanyTom Cornell, CEO of Bradury Group, and Old Radleian, talks about working for global companies. This podcast is recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-02-1553 minBeyond RadleyA Career Pathway to LawCharles Goodwin, Associate at Simmons & Simmons, and Old Radleian, talks about his journey to a career in law. This podcast is recording of a Beyond Radley event - virtual talks by experts from the Radley community.2023-02-1052 min