Is this the best gift the show has ever given a guest? A self-proclaimed "enthusiastic novice", Tom Allen is here to chat about his new podcast Pottering, his debut novel Common Decency and why we apparently should absolutely not be wearing belts with waistcoats.
This episode in the studio brings you everything from questions with Shanthi, gardening tips, stand-up stories , a game of Misquoted and some very strong opinions on men's style.
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00:00 Intro
02:05 Cushion conspiracy
02:50 Wearing suits and fashion advice
04:05 Romesh’s fashion crisis
06:25 Gift giving
10:15 Tom’s fashion pet peeve
15:22 Tom’s new podcast
16:35 Getting into gardening
17:39 Booking guests
18:28 Tom’s Debut Novel 'Common Decency'
20:08 The suburban life
27:10 A question from Shanthi
30:22 How smart should you dress for the shops
32:35 On stand up and telling off the audience
38:43 On Extra Slice
42:47 How posh does Tom rank?
45:34 Misquoted
59:01 Tom’s a football fan
01:02:55 Outro
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