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Andrew Molyneux, Founding Director of TM Lighting

• Favourite British brand? Cox London, because the team designs and makes everything in-house in the UK. They have a real passion and respect for artisanship and craft skills and make from their on-site forge. The founders have defined an original aesthetic in a market that can have a tendency to follow trends.

• Hero? David Niven - the ultimate gentleman of his time. He exuded sartorial elegance, he had a comedic charm about him that I have always admired. He was always cool under fire.

• Weekend? The glorious south coast (Devon and Dorset especially) has no end of coastal walks rich in flora and fauna. But if the tide was favourable I’d opt for a sail in the Salcombe estuary or the Solent anytime. Being on the water brings me a great sense of peace.

• Meal? I’m a big believer in eating as locally as possible and seasonally. It’s good for the environment, and tasty, fresh seasonal produce is something to look forward to. Fresh asparagus, with a little melted butter, is real treat at springtime. In the summer, farm-sourced chunky beef steak on the BBQ for 20 minutes – blood rare in the centre – is my idea of heaven.

• Shop? Mulberry, for its quality, sustainability design and because it was founded by Roger Saul, near my childhood home in Somerset.

• Undiscovered gem? Symbolic & Chase.

• Idiosyncrasy? The humble brag!

• Band? I enjoy downtempo and alternative music and I particularly love the sound of London-based The Cinematic Orchestra – a blend of traditional orchestral with jazz and new sounds.

• Car? Jaguar XK150 soft top, which is a classic car made in the 1950s. I love its form, its romance and mechanics.

• Book? The Henry Porter books – pacy espionage novels. I love problem-solving and they are gripping stories, a great escape from the day to day.

Discover more about TM Lighting at countryandtownhouse.co.uk

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