At school I was called Fred, which is my middle name. At that time, Fred was considered to be a bit of a horrible name, so that's why. Otherwise, I was called Titchy because I was little. I was still… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
I had the heaviest paper round in Ilkley, West Yorks, and if you look at my shoulders one is still lower than the other. I also did a milk round for a day. It was awful. I was a very… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
Once I was on a plane and a woman said to me, 'Now, what's the matter with my tomatoes?' And I said, 'Well, it's… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
I was very inventive. I lived in my own world - my dad said I was a loner. Not lonely, just happy in my… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
I've covered a lot of the British countryside and the UK from top to bottom and side to side. It's such a pity more… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
I think I was always realistic - well, not the Percy thing, that was ridiculous - but I never dreamed of being a racing… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
I don't spend much on clothes. I buy old books. I tell myself I ought to save - it's the classic Northern work ethic.… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
Depends on the evening. A good red wine is nice in cold weather. A Claret or a Rioja. I've got a good gin we… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
I love Chatsworth, Winchester Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle... Every time I'm in the vicinity of something old and worth looking at, I try to go.… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
I don't like people being rude. Bad manners and arrogance make me cross. People making others feel uncomfortable. And I really don't like it… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
When I'm in Italy on a Friday night, my first supper there is a big bowl of fresh pasta and a glass of local… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
At school I was called Fred, which is my middle name. At that time, Fred was considered to be a bit of a horrible… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
People think cruises are for old folk, but they are amazing, as you get to see so many places, and you're never stuck as… — Alan Titchmarsh Copy Share Image
