Join us for a delightful trip down memory lane on this week's episode of "Best of Tea with Twiggy," featuring the charming and hilarious Phil Rosenthal alongside the endearing Alan Titchmarsh. Dive into their personal stories, from childhood memories to career-defining moments, as they share insights and laughter that are sure to brighten your day.

In This Episode:

Phil Rosenthal: The creator behind the hit series "Somebody Feed Phil" discusses his upbringing in Queens, New York, his passion for comedy and television, and how he made it big in Hollywood by turning his love for TV into a successful writing career.

Alan Titchmarsh: Reflects on his unexpected rise to fame

Gardening Segment: A fascinating segment where we learn about our host’s journey from an apprentice gardener at Kew Gardens to becoming a beloved figure on television – all starting with reporting on a plague of greenfly!

Phil's Big Break: Discover how Phil sent his parents the biggest TV available after landing his first job writing for television.

Greenfly Invasion Reportage: Anecdotes from Alan’s early days as he reports live on nationwide TV about controlling greenflies - marking the start of an illustrious media career.

Kew Gardens Memories: Revelations about caring for historic plants at Kew Gardens and advice given by seasoned gardeners - “Don’t kill Captain Cook’s plant!”

Conclusion: For those eager to enjoy more laughs and wisdom from these two remarkable personalities, simply scroll through past episodes until you find their full interviews ready for playback. Get ready to be entertained!

The music for the podcast is Twiggy's version of "Waterloo Sunset" by the Kinks and can be found on Apple Music at this link https://music.apple.com/gb/album/romantically-yours/693460953

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