371: Theo Fennell in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf

Theo Fennell is one of Britain’s most renowned jewellers, having made his name in the eighties by attracting a new generation, including numerous rockstars and celebrities, to his colourful jewellery and witty silver pieces like the silver Marmite lid.  Following a 2007 exhibition of his jewellery at the Museum of Mankind on Burlington Gardens, Theo became a champion of and spokesperson for his craft, encouraging people to see the beauty in beautifully made pieces rather than expensive, branded bling.  He talks to Charlotte Metcalf about his life, his career and his latest  - and very funny - book, The Glory Years: More Chapters of Accidents, which is the follow up to his first acclaimed book,  I Fear for This Boy