We’re back! We’ve made it all the way to Series 16 and we’re bringing you a corker for our first episode in the shape of the iconic Miriam Margolyes! Never in the history of Table Manners have we had a guest with so much… wind…! Despite that, Miriam was a true delight, sharing stories of the food her mummy made her while growing up, where to find the best ice cream in Clapham, and the unbelievable revelation that she has never liked bagels as ’the hole is wasted bread’! Miriam is now my new best

🔔 Two Table Settings. When setting a table, cultural differences make for fascinating variations. In the English and American tradition, forks are placed on the table with tines facing upwards. However, the French style diverges here, preferring to place forks with tines facing down. These nuanced distinctions reflect the rich tapestry of international dining etiquettes and remind us of the diversity that makes shared meals so captivating. As we traverse the globe through our table manners, we