Tom Allen is known for his appearances on a number of popular shows, including Bake Off's Extra Slice and Strictly: It Takes Two, and now he's back on our screens in the one-off BBC film Big Gay Wedding, which marks the ten-year anniversary of same-sex couples getting married in the UK.
The documentary sees the comedian put his wedding planning skills to the test as he pulls out all the stops to arrange the wedding of dreams for gay couple from Brighton, Adam and Dan.
Ahead of the programme, find out everything you need to know about the comedian and presenter here...
Whether he's providing cutting wit on Bake Off's Extra Slice or performing a hilarious routine on Live at the Apollo, Bromley-born comedian Tom is always leaving us in stitches. The stand-up and presenter has been delivering brilliant comedy for a number of years and has become a familiar face on British TV as a result.
© Minnow Films/Adam Hobbs/BBCIn his youth, the 40-year-old attended school with fellow comedian Rob Beckett, and the two remain firm friends to this day. The comedian trained as a performer at the prestigious National Youth Theatre and began touring with them around Manchester and London.
In his early comedy career, Tom, then aged 22, won the UK comedy newcomer award, So You Think Your Funny?, and in the same year won the BBC New Comedy Award. In addition to his work as a comedian, he was writing and making regular appearances on Radio 4 productions like Bleak Expectations and The Wooden Overcoat.
© Ellis O'BrienOnce Tom started to gain momentum on the comedy circuit, he began supporting well-known stand-ups like Sarah Millican, Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan. His TV work began to rise, too, and he landed a spot of a guest star on Bake Off's Extra Slice and, in 2018, was a regular presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals.
He's also known for his work on The Apprentice: You're Fired and other favourite panel shows like Mock the Week and Richard Osman's House of Games. He's also due to reappear on the new series of film trivia show, There's Something About Movies, alongside Alan Carr, Jennifer Saunders and Michael Sheen.
© Adam HobbsTom Allen's home life
When he's not busy making us laugh on our TV screens, Tom can be found at home in Bromley, where he lives with his partner, the actor and presenter Alfie Garston.
Tom sometimes shares glimpses of the couple's home life on social media, and back in February posted a snap of the pair enjoying a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day. "So normally we get the meal deal for us and the mums. This year both mums had plans! Charming!! Hash tag dumped," he joked in the caption.
