#3 This Is A Token with Lloyd Hutchinson

Actor and close friend, Lloyd Hutchinson, best known for his prolific stage work with the National Theatre alongside many other brilliant productions, joins Alex at home for a chat about a life spent performing, and how three gold rings will always connect him to his late and much-loved father John.Listen in as Alex and Lloyd discuss a childhood in Northern Ireland amongst 'The Troubles', being directed by an unknown Danny Boyle in 1980's Belfast, and how a humorous misunderstanding with his father plus a lucky poker game, underpins the unusual origins of his wedding ring!You can find more about Lloyd’s filmography here www.imdb.com/name/nm0404371/For more information and support on bereavement, visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/For further reading about The Troubles, go to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_TroublesFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comTo explore our collection of Wedding bands, go to www.alexmonroe.com/jewellery/rings/wedding-ringsTo discover our gender-neutral jewellery collaboration with writer Raven Smith, go to www.alexmonroe.com/ravensmithIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick CohenPlease note, that this podcast was recorded during one of the less strict periods of the coronavirus pandemic, with all the necessary safety measures in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Is A Token with Alex Monroe is a podcast that celebrates all things jewellery. Alex Monroe has spent half a lifetime designing and making jewellery, but what really interests him is what it means to other people. Every week, Alex explores the relationship between his guest and their favourite pieces of jewellery. Together they uncover the moving, fascinating and often surprising stories tethered to each piece, and the emotional connections they just can’t do without. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.