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Tom Allen

British comedian

United Kingdom · b. 1983

Born in London, Tom Allen, 40, left school at 18 and pursued a career in comedy. In 2005, he won the So You Think You’re Funny standup competition and the BBC New Comedy award. In 2020, he published a bestselling memoir, No Shame, followed by Too Much in 2022. On television he presents The Apprentice: You’re Fired and co-hosts Cooking with the Stars. Since 2018, he has been a presenter on Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. His show Completely is on tour nationwide until June 2024. He lives in London.

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Question Which moment embarrassed you most? Failure & regret read 121 other answers →

I did a corporate gig early in my career, and they opened the buffet in the middle of my set and everybody left.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗

Question What has been your biggest disappointment? Failure & regret read 217 other answers →

Not understanding myself until I was in my 30s.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗

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