Wanted: Stone enthusiasts for TV show

A television production company called Ricochet is looking for three budding stone enthusiasts to feature in a new series it is intending to make that celebrates traditional and contemporary crafts – including stonemasonry.

The company is looking for three people who it will film over four weeks as they hone their skills with a Master Craftsman. Ricochet wants people of any age who have some competence in stonemasonry but who have something to learn. They will each produce a piece of masonry that will be judged at the end so that one piece can be judged the best and a winner announced.

Richochet is a leading independent television programme production company. Some of its recent series include 'Born to Be Different' for Channel 4, 'Andrew Marr’s Megacities' for BBC 1, the BAFTA nominated 'Blood Sweat and T-shirts' for BBC 1 and BBC 3, and 'Michel Roux Service' for BBC 2.

The contemporary crafts programme will aim both to entertain and educate the viewers, so the makers are looking for someone who has a certain presence as well as being good at stonemasonry.

The other crafts the company aims to feature are green wood woorking, metal work, pottery, weaving, glass and cabinetmaking.

If you think you fit the bill, call Ricochet on 01273 224837. You will hear a recorded message asking you to say briefly why you should be chosen – so have something prepared and be enthusiastic. Or you can email crafts@ricochet.co.uk and offer your services.

If you do not fit the bill but know someone who you think might be interested, feel free to pass this on.