4. Genuine Joy In The Little Things
Alan's meticulously planned bank holiday to be spent watching every single James Bond film back to back sounds heavenly. Of course, his plans are ruined when Lynn accidentally spills orange juice over his tapes. But wait! You Only Live Twice survived the deluge! Let's watch the best film ever made, says Alan. I think that says it all. Throughout his television, radio and literary career, Alan goes to great lengths to champion the little things in life those small joys that serve to make things that little bit more bearable. Be it choosing a hotel that's equidistant between London and Norwich, smuggling his own slightly larger plate into a buffet or enjoying a pint on the verandah with his paper; this is clearly a man who knows how to get the most out of life even when life doesn't seem to be offering much.