Flats and Shanks Season 9 - Episode 10
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Jan 28, 2026 Two mates catch up on illness, recovery and the challenges of commentating while under the weather. They share long, funny detours about dog breeds, rescue choices, grooming costs and whether to buy insurance. There are wardrobe mishaps and shuttle-test stories from Saracens. TV picks and reactions to recent films generate lively, tongue-in-cheek chat.
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Live Six Nations Lunches
- David Flatman and Tom Shanklin organized two paid live lunches with special guests Jordan Murphy and Benjamin Kayser during the Six Nations.
- Tickets include a three-course meal, paired wines, Guinness and a Q&A with rugby stories.
Getting Laid Low By Illness
- Tom Shanklin and David Flatman compared recent illnesses and how they affected commentary and activity.
- Both described being laid low but recovering and returning to normal routines.
Dog Choices And Commitments
- They discuss dog choices and personalities, with Flatman describing his French bulldog Badger and Tom considering getting a Portuguese water dog.
- The hosts joke about long-term commitment and household adjustments for a dog.