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The Chromologist

by Farrow & Ball

If you had to choose four key colours that have shaped your life, what would they be? Host Patrick O’Donnell understands how colour works in our homes but also how it works in our heads, our hearts, our identities. As a colour expert for Farrow & Ball he gets to roll his sleeves up and turn people’s colour dreams into realities. So join him for The Chromologist, as he immerses himself in the lives of creatives, designers and performers who share their stories through colour, guided by the Farrow & Ball colour chart. And uncover your own colour story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

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The Chromologist: Fee Greening

  Fee Greening, a dip pen and ink illustrator, is known for her experimental approach to art, rooted in medieval and Gothic design. Sitting down with Paddy, she reflects

Dec 22 2025
27 min

The Chromologist: Suleika Jaouad

  In this special edition of The Chromologist, Emmy Award–winning writer, activist, and artist Suleika Jaouad reflects on her journey as a best-selling author and the cr

Dec 15 2025
32 min

The Chromologist: Alfie Nickerson

Alfie Nickerson, founder of Burnt Fen Flower Farm, is no stranger to vibrant colour. Since establishing the farm in 2019, he has been growing and arranging cheerful, seas

Dec 8 2025
26 min

The Chromologist: Butter Wakefield

Butter Wakefield has over fifteen years of experience in designing and creating gardens that are both inspirational and purposeful. Having grown up on a small farm on the

Nov 27 2025
28 min

The Chromologist: Charlotte Freemantle

  Charlotte Freemantle, Managing Director of the renowned antique dealership Jamb, shares the story behind her enduring passion for interior furnishings. From the reimag

Nov 24 2025
24 min

The Chromologist: Pearl Lowe

Celebrated designer and style icon Pearl Lowe shares her remarkable journey from rock-and-roll frontwoman to country living, where she has cultivated her distinctive vint

Nov 17 2025
28 min

The Chromologist: Preview Series 4

Colour expert for Farrow & Ball, Patrick O’Donnell returns with series four of The Chromologist podcast, to explore how colour works in our homes but also how it shapes o

Nov 3 2025
2 min

The Chromologist: Ben Andrews

For our PRIDE special episode, Patrick O'Donnell sits down with Ben Andrews, an organic farmer from Herefordshire and founding member of Agrespect, a group that aims to t

Jun 19 2025
34 min

The Chromologist: Poppy Okotcha

In a special episode to honour World Environment Day, Patrick travels to the South Devon sanctuary of horticulturalist, regenerative grower, and author Poppy OKotcha, who

Jun 5 2025
28 min

The Chromologist: Raymond Blanc

Raymond Blanc, culinary icon, author and hotelier, passionately champions the art of seasonal cooking and creativity in his revered cuisine. Patrick O’Donnell visits his

May 12 2025
32 min

The Chromologist: Candice Brathwaite

Acclaimed author, journalist, presenter and speaker Candice Brathwaite is no stranger to podcasting. Through her critically acclaimed books, online content and public spe

May 5 2025
41 min

The Chromologist: Emma Burns

Emma Burns, Managing Director of esteemed interior design studio Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler, is a true doyenne of décor. Known for lending her exceptional eye to craft

Apr 28 2025
29 min

The Chromologist: Jack Harries

In a special episode to mark Earth Day, Patrick O’Donnell travels to the 200-year-old Cornish mill that’s home to Jack Harries; a documentary filmmaker, producer and envi

Apr 22 2025
42 min

The Chromologist: Patrick Grant

Patrick O’Donnell heads north to the border of the Yorkshire Dales to meet champion of sustainable fashion and BBC Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant. In his n

Apr 14 2025
32 min

The Chromologist: Willow Crossley

Patrick O'Donnell visits the Cotswolds to sit down with talented florist and author Willow Crossley in her 17th century home.   Against this backdrop of colour and crea

Apr 6 2025
28 min

The Chromologist: Joa Studholme

Patrick O’Donnell heads into the heart of Somerset to meet Colour Curator, author and the mind behind many of the most iconic Farrow & Ball colours — Joa Studholme. The t

Mar 6 2025
30 min

The Chromologist: Julius Roberts

Patrick O’Donnell takes a trip to Dorset to meet first generation farmer, cook and author of The Farm Table — Julius Roberts. Together they take a tour of the farm and Ju

Nov 4 2024
32 min

The Chromologist: Sheila Bridges

Interior designer Sheila Bridges, also known as Harlem Toile Girl, talks to Patrick O’Donnell from her home in the Hudson Valley. She describes her fascination with toile

Oct 28 2024
21 min

The Chromologist: Sarah Winman

Author of international best-selling novels ‘When God was a Rabbit’ and ‘Still Life’, Sarah Winman invites Patrick O’Donnell into her flat in London. Together they muse o

Oct 21 2024
31 min

The Chromologist: Tony Liu

Tony Liu, entrepreneur and co-founder of cutting edge Instagram account Diet Prada which critiques fashion, pop culture, and current events talks with Patrick O’Donnell f

Oct 14 2024
25 min

Chart trend

Position in the Home & Garden chart (US), last 90 days.

#7
all-time peak
3
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where The Chromologist ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 21, 2026).

#192 ▼ 48 Home & Garden US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I really love this podcast-it’s such an interesting way to interview people and learn about them-through colors. It’s made me think about what I would label and how it relates to my life. I love F&B, and love to hear the background and inspiration of the colors. I listen to this mostly at night, and it soothes me to sleep-but then I have to listen in the daytime to get the info! Please keep it up I truly enjoy it so much!

ChaChaChandler2023 · May 2025

As someone who always had colors meld with each season of my life, this podcast was a delight to discover. I especially LOVED the nerdy (said with heartfelt affection) descriptions of specific colors and the joy in finding connection THROUGH COLOR!! Did I hear you say the last podcast was the completion? Because if so I’d be most disappointed. I’m tired of feeling like an outsider in my suburban world for my love of color. This show helped me feel loved.

BethAnnL · Apr 2024

This podcast brings all of my favorite F&B colors to life. I’ve long been a fan of Paddy on Instagram and am delighted that his warm nature translates to this podcasting format exceptionally well. Really enjoying this…keep ‘em coming!

CalicoBloom · Mar 2024

Paddy is THE color expert and has incredible insight into design. He is charming, voluble, and a delight to listen to. Welcome to the podcast world, Paddy and F&B!

snarkypantz · Mar 2024

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