The always dapper Tom Allen – incredible comedian and host of 'Bake Off: The Professionals' and 'The Apprentice: You're Fired' – is this week's dinner guest. And boy oh boy does he have some shocking tales to tell. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Tom Allen on Twitter @tomallencomedy and Instagram @tomindeed. Watch Tom on 'The Apprentice: You're Fired', Wednesdays, 10pm, BBC Two. Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details. James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy