Episodes

  • Sarah Hadland

    Sarah Hadland
    Apr 9 2026
    Oh 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 lighting up the London stage in The Truth.🦊 We chat fox poo, the perils of Slip 'n' Slide and, of course, getting pissed with Alan Titchmarsh. And stay tuned to hear all about a rather alarming encounter with a bull in East Croydon!So, get a sink at the ready (just in case), don those Strictly sequins, and do please join me for some Pottering.🎧 Watch on YouTube and Spotify or listen wherever you get your podcasts.And please do like and subscribe, @tomallen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Lou Beckett

    Lou Beckett
    Apr 2 2026
    Umbrellas 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 reality television, the delightful side of social media, and, with plenty of thoughts on motherhood along the way, discuss Lou’s wonderful new book, Lessons from a Default Parent. Out right now! 👈So, pause Real Housewives, don't you dare forget your waterproofs, and come pottering with us... This way, mind the urn.🎧 Watch on YouTube and Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.And do like and subscribe, @tomallen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Dr Amir Khan

    Dr Amir Khan
    Mar 26 2026
    Oh 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 ever-delightful Dr Amir Khan. 🩺 We had a lovely chat about grief and gardening, his work with the RSPB, and what it’s like being the nation’s favourite GP. Plus, listen in to discover why a rather unfortunate rash brought Amir’s garden centre visit to an abrupt end... 👀 Now, put down that cheeky little rascal, apply your ointments, and come pottering with us... It’s very good to be back. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code tomallen at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/tomallen⛵ 🎧 Watch on YouTube and Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. And do like and subscribe, @tomallen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • The Clippings: Part 3

    The Clippings: Part 3
    Mar 19 2026
    Whilst 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 Brand, Gareth Howells, Phil Dunning, Fay Ripley, Angela Scanlon, Amy Annette and Giovanna Fletcher. Expect chats about ghosts and gravy, Edinburgh Fringe adventures and fancy dress, hun culture and hypnosis. Yes, Pottering really does have something for everyone! So, turn that slug light up to maximum, grab a bowl of those delicious homegrown tomatoes, and join me once more for some Pottering. 🍅🍅🍅 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Clippings: Part 2

    The Clippings: Part 2
    Mar 12 2026
    Whilst 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 James Acaster, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar, Jess Wright, Amy Gledhill, Harry Hadden Paton, Charlie Baker and Sam Battersea. A truly glorious collection of guests. Expect National Trust nostalgia, Catio chat, and plenty more besides.So, dust off that trowel, set aside those very important diaries, and join me once again for some Pottering. 🪴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Clippings: Part 1

    The Clippings: Part 1
    Mar 5 2026
    Whilst 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 Beckett, Suzi Ruffell, James Gill, Gabby Best, Phil Wang, Lee Peart and Natalie Cassidy. A truly glorious gathering for the garden. We cover everything from Christmas chaos to cocktail creation, with a few horticultural musings along the way, naturally.So, pop on those wellies, pour yourself a Martini, and join me once more for some Pottering. 🌿🍸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • A Message From Tom

    A Message From Tom
    Feb 26 2026

    Hello 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 something altogether more seaworthy as I step aboard the West End stage in Titanique!

    But fear not. We shall return, and when we do there are plenty more delightful guests lined up, which I am very much looking forward to. With any luck we may even be greeted by a little Spring sunshine. Now, wouldn’t that be nice?

    In the meantime, do pop back next week for some of my favourite moments from the podcast so far, some Clippings if you will. And you can always head over to my YouTube for a nosey at my giant urn and to watch our wonderful guests in full.
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    3 mins
  • Charlie Baker and Sam Battersea

    Charlie Baker and Sam Battersea
    Feb 19 2026

    What 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, we share our gardening secrets, chat the world of TV acting, and get a glimpse into Charlie's superb showbiz knowledge, covering everything from Pat St Clement to Lionel Bart!

    Arriving laden with gifts for the garden, Sam’s acting career has taken her from the corridors of The Mill Health Centre (Doctors) to the grand ballrooms of the ton (Bridgerton). She can currently be seen in the BBC sitcom Can You Keep a Secret?, so please do take a look! Charlie will be familiar to many from TalkSport and Virgin Radio, his roles in EastEnders and Doctor Who, or his excellent stand up comedy, keep your eyes peeled for an announcement on that very soon!

    Now, please do dust off that shovel, pop on your top hat and tails, and join us in the garden for a spot of Pottering.

    Did you know you can also watch the podcast on Youtube? Just search for @tomallen.

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    57 mins