About this podcast
Join Tom Allen as he invites you into his garden for a chat and a potter with some very special guests.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 60 episodes
- Mark Gatiss · 1 h 1 min · Season 3 Episode 14A delight this week to be joined in the garden by actor, writer and esteemed gentleman of comedy, Mark Gatiss! You may perhaps know Mark as one quarter of The League of…
- Jenna Russell · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 13This week, I am joined in the garden by bona fide musical theatre royalty, the utterly fabulous Jenna Russell! 🎭🌿 A true West End icon, I have been a huge fan of Jenna’s for…
- George Fouracres · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 12This week, I had the real treat of being joined in the garden by none other than Saturday Night Live sensation George Fouracres! Perhaps best known for his prime ministerial…
- Emma Willis · 1 h 18 min · Season 3 Episode 11Fresh from the Strictly ballroom and as fabulous as ever, it was an absolute treat to welcome my dear friend and Cooking With The Stars co-host, Emma Willis into the garden!…
- The Reverend Richard Coles · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 10This week, dear listeners, I was joined in the garden by writer, broadcaster, musician and all-round delight, the Reverend Richard Coles! 🌿 You may know Richard from his hugely…
- Ranvir Singh · 1 h 2 min · Season 3 Episode 9This week, I am joined in the garden by the wonderful Ranvir Singh! 🪴 You’ll know Ranvir from Good Morning Britain and beyond, and it was an absolute pleasure to swap the…
- Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins · 58 min · Season 3 Episode 8This week, I am joined in the garden by the utterly delightful Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins! 🌿 Mel and Sue are long-time friends, comedy partners and sure-fire national…
- Dorothy Atkinson · 1 h 6 min · Season 3 Episode 7This week, I am joined in the garden by star of stage and screen, Dorothy Atkinson! You may know Dorothy from the brilliant BBC hit series Ludwig, Mum or perhaps Mr Turner…
- Uncle Andy · 1 h 1 min · Season 3 Episode 6This week, I welcome someone particularly special into the garden, Uncle Andy! 🌿✨ A close family friend, Uncle Andy was the first person I knew who worked in the glittering…
- JB Gill · 1 h 1 min · Season 3 Episode 5This week, I am joined in the garden by the wonderful JB Gill! 🚜 From boyband sensation JLS to The One Show sofa, there's plenty of reasons to know JB, and these days he’s just…
- Gaby French · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 4This week, I've had the pleasure of being joined by the wonderfully talented Gaby French in the garden! 🌿✨ Actor extraordinaire and self-proclaimed Toby Carvery Ambassador, Gaby…
- Nina Conti · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 3This week I was joined among the sunflowers by the fabulous Nina Conti! 🌻 Ventriloquist, writer and director, it was so lovely to catch up and reminisce over our first meeting…
- Anna Haugh · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 2This week, I am joined in the garden by the incredibly talented and absolutely joyous Anna Haugh! 🌿✨ Irish chef, restaurateur and MasterChef judge, Anna brought with her the…
- Jake Lambert · 1 h 8 min · Season 3 Episode 1Welcome back, dear friends, to my garden for another series of Pottering! The sun is still shining, my Pinky Winky are in bloom, and I have a whole host of fabulous guests for…
- A Garden Tour · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 18More from me in the garden this week, just pottering away, but normal business will resume next Thursday! Yes, we’ve been busy behind the scenes getting everything ready, and I…
- The Clippings: Part 2 · 1 h 22 min · Season 2 Episode 17Another week and more musings from the garden! While Pottering enjoys a small summer sojourn, I’m bringing you another collection of my favourite moments from the series…
- The Clippings: Part 1 · 1 h 24 min · Season 2 Episode 16Here’s something a little different for Pottering this week! ☀️ I thought I would hop on to share a few thoughts from the garden, ‘sans guest’, if you will. And while the…
- Henry Agg · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 15An absolute joy this week to be joined among the hydrangeas by gardening guru Henry Agg! 🌸Garden designer and social media sensation, I love Henry’s accessible approach to…
- Ginger Johnson · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 14Joining me in the garden this week is the glorious Ginger Johnson! 🌿😍Champion of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, MasterChef maestro and all round delight, it was such a joy to chat with…
- Philippa Perry · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 13Joining me this week in the gentle summer rain is the fabulous Philippa Perry! ☔ Author, psychotherapist, artist and agony aunt, Philippa is perhaps best known for the…
- AJ Odudu · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 12Oh, what fun was had this week when the delightful AJ Odudu popped into the garden for a potter and a chat! Brilliant presenter and joyful human being, AJ has graced our screens…
- Kiri Pritchard-McLean · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 11This week I was joined in my Pottering patch by the glorious Kiri Pritchard-McLean! Stand up comedian, podcaster and all round delight, I’ve known Kiri for a long time so it was…
- Sara Cox · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 10The superb Sara Cox joins me this week for another day of sun in the garden! ☀️🌻Presenter, author and radio extraordinaire, Sara is such a joyful and calming presence, and we had…
- Laura Checkley · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 9This week we welcomed the wonderful Laura Checkley in to the garden! A glorious actor and brilliantly funny, you’ll know Laura from King Gary, Action Team, Screw, Detectorists…
- Alan Carr · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 8Oh, what a joy it was to welcome my dear friend Alan Carr into the garden for a spot of Pottering! 🌻 Comedian, presenter and turret-loving TV sensation, Alan is always a delight!…
- Cariad Lloyd · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 7Joining me this week in our little Pottering oasis is the delightful Cariad Lloyd! Comedian, author and podcast sensation, Cariad is co-host of the brilliant Sara & Cariad’s…
- Carol Klein · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 6Oh what a treat it was to chat with true gardening icon Carol Klein! Presenter, author and gardener extraordinaire, Carol is so gloriously entertaining and a true horticultural…
- Ashley James · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 5Joining me this week in the garden is the delightful Ashley James! Broadcaster, campaigner and Sunday Times Bestselling author, Ashley's debut book Bimbo is out right now! 🌸 We…
- Jonny Hincks · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 4This week joining me for some Pottering is Horticultural Hercules, social media sensation and author of Garden Yourself Happy, Jonny Hincks! 🪴 It was a real delight to have a…
- Sarah Hadland · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 3Oh what joy to have the marvellous Sarah Hadland joining me in the garden this week. 💃🏼🪩 Strictly sensation, such fun sitcom star and a truly fabulous actress, soon to be…
- Lou Beckett · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 2Umbrellas at the ready, dear listeners, as the brilliant Lou Beckett joins me in the garden on a rather dreary spring morning. ☔But fear not, spirits remain undampened. We chat…
- Dr Amir Khan · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 1Oh hello, and welcome back to the garden, lovely listeners. 🌱 Spring has sprung, the daffodils are doing their thing, and the doctor is in! Yes, joining me this week is the…
- The Clippings: Part 3 · 1 h 13 minWhilst Pottering is taking a little break, we’re bringing you some of my favourite moments from the first series, some Clippings if you will. 🌱 Join us this week to hear from Jo…
- The Clippings: Part 2 · 1 h 13 minWhilst Pottering is taking a little break, we’re bringing you some of my favourite moments from the first series, some Clippings if you will. 🌱Join us this week to hear from…
- The Clippings: Part 1 · 1 h 9 minWhilst Pottering is taking a little break, we’re bringing you some of my favourite moments from the first series, The Clippings if you will. 🌱Join us this week to hear from Rob…
- A Message From Tom · 3 minHello lovely listeners. Pottering with me, Tom Allen, is taking a short intermission. Yes, I’m stepping away from the garden for a few weeks, swapping my much loved Crocs for…
- Charlie Baker and Sam Battersea · 59 minWhat a treat it was to welcome the glorious Sam Battersea and Charlie Baker into the garden for this week’s episode. An entertainment power couple and long time friends of mine…
- Gareth Howells · 59 minThis week, founder of Hunsnet and meme extraordinaire Gareth Howells joins me in the garden for a delightfully fun, and occasionally naughty, chat I am very much looking forward…
- Amy Gledhill · 58 minJoining me this week among the perennials is the fabulous Amy Gledhill! An Edinburgh Award winning stand up, actor and writer, Amy recently appeared in Netflix hit Run Away, and…
- Giovanna Fletcher · 1 h 1 minOh it was truly a delight to have the wonderful Giovanna Fletcher join me in the garden. Actress, author, podcaster and gardening enthusiast, Giovanna is an absolute joy and it…
- Phil Dunning · 49 minThe brilliantly talented and very funny Phil Dunning joins me this week for a drink and a chat in the rain. A wonderful friend, superb stand up, and creator and star of BBC hit…
- James Gill · 45 minAnother week, another fabulous guest to get us through these winter months! ☃️ This time it was the turn of the ever-so delightful James Gill to join me in the garden. Superb…
- Gabby Best · 51 minWelcome back to the garden, where we are kicking off 2026 properly with the gloriously funny Gabby Best. A brilliantly talented actor and a very good friend of mine, you may know…
- New Years Message · 4 minHello, and a very happy New Year to you. It is New Year’s Day, which feels like the perfect moment for a little post Christmas pottering, a calming walk, a satisfying sort of the…
- Christmas Message · 4 minOh well, a very merry Christmas to you, my dear friends. Thank you so much for listening to Pottering this year. It has been an absolute delight to spend time in the garden with…
- Harry Hadden-Paton · 59 minIt was my absolute pleasure to welcome the ever so charming Harry Hadden Paton into the garden this week for another episode of Pottering. A superb actor, Harry is perhaps best…
- Natalie Cassidy · 1 h 7 minThe utterly fabulous national treasure that is Natalie Cassidy popped into my garden for a spot of Pottering this week. EastEnders legend, cultural icon, podcaster and noted…
- Lee Peart · 42 minThe lovely Lee Peart joined me in the garden this week for a spot of Pottering! A splendid stand up, actor and presenter, Lee is the ever charming warm up for Loose Women on ITV…
- Amy Annette · 38 minOh, I had such a lovely time pottering with my dear friend Amy Annette, a marvellous comedian, writer and broadcaster and an all round delight. Amy joined me fresh from the…
- James Acaster · 58 minWhat a joy it was to be back in the garden for another episode of Pottering, this time with none other than James Acaster. A splendid stand up, author and of course everyone’s…
