Q&A with…. Craig Partridge

What’s your favourite song?

That’s a tough one because I listen to all types of songs. At the moment, my favourite one is by Linkin Park, and it’s called Emptiness Machine.

Favourite band or solo artist

Right, it might sound daft, but my favourite solo artist is Robbie Williams. And if we continue the 90s theme, my favourite band is probably Oasis.

Who are your 3 ultimate dinner party guests?

For me, it would always have to be stand-up comedians, so I’d probably have Peter Kay, Lee Evans, and Stuart Francis.

If you had to go to the pub with one person at RP, who would you choose?

I think, currently, I’d probably go with Luke Morgan.

What’s the top item on your bucket list?

That’s a tough one. It’s not something I’ve ever thought about. I suppose if I had to choose one thing it would be going to Vegas.

Top holiday destination

My top holiday destination out of all the places I’ve been to would have to be Egypt.

Favourite TV programme of all time

If you’re talking about a series, I would probably pick Breaking Bad.

What would be your last meal if you could choose?

That’s another tough question. I think I would have to go for a Tomahawk Steak.

Who’s your celebrity crush?

That’s an easy one for me – and my Mrs will probably confirm this – my ultimate celebrity crush is Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Favourite drink

It depends what mood I’m in. I do like a nice German beer, but I also like a nice red wine. If you put a gun to my head and I had to choose, I’d go for a German beer.

Favourite flavour crisps

I’d probably go for Cheese and Onion.

Favourite type of chocolate

That’s a tough one as well. I do love a Twix.

Star sign

Aquarius.

What are your 3 pet hates?

Untidiness. This is a very sore point for me given that I live with three kids. My second pet hate would have to be other drivers on the road. And, finally, I’d have to say people who go around littering. There’s just no need for it.

Tell us one exciting thing you’re planning to do in the next year

Well, it’s not really a treat for me, but my partner is a very big fan of Busted and McFly, and they’ve just announced a tour for 2025 called Busted vs. McFly. So, I’ve booked some tickets for next year as a surprise, which I’m planning to reveal to her this weekend on her birthday.

What is your favourite RP memory?

A memory which is always special to me is from when I first started here in November 2014. The company was kind enough to invite me to the Christmas party at Birmingham NEC. It was a black-tie event, and they had a fun fair and a casino and so on, and I thought, to invite me, even though I’d only just started here, was a really nice touch. They actually invited me before I’d even come to work on my first day. That’s always stayed in the back of my mind.