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A new podcast is shining a spotlight on the people and ideas shaping the South West. Launched by BAFTA-winning producer Tim Williams, who grew up in Bridgwater, The South West Agenda features in-depth interviews with business and political leaders from across the region. Mr Williams said: "This has been in my head for a while and it’s great to finally be able to share the first episodes. "There are plenty of national podcasts in this area but they tend to be London-centric or chase a global audience." "This show hopefully fills a gap and provides a closer connection for people to relate to." Read more Major fashion retailer leaves UK high street after 28 years as all stores close Thatchers begins earliest apple harvest in its 122-year history Record-breaking Taunton teens become youngest people to swim Bristol Channel The first guest on the show is Justin Sargent OBE, chief executive of the Somerset Community Foundation. Former Taunton MP Rebecca Pow and South West Business Council leader Paul Coles will also appear in early episodes. Mr Sargent said: "The South West is a complex region but fabulous to live in and anything that helps explain the region and promotes it is a great idea." Mr Williams attended Haygrove School in Bridgwater before building a career as a TV sports producer with ITV and Sky. He studied politics, philosophy and economics at Oxford University and worked in communications for Agratas. He said: "My Agratas job brought me into contact with lots of brilliant businesses and politicians in the area and I’m grateful to have already had backing from MPs and CEOs who will be appearing on the podcast in the coming months." The South West Agenda is available for free on all podcast platforms.