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New book: A Very British Christmas, out October 2025. For everything VBP, visit: https://t.co/51E7az46a4 Written by @RobTemple101
Cambridge, England
Joined December 2012
My new book, A Very British Christmas, is out today! A one-of-a-kind survival manual for the festive season. From navigating the awkwardness of marrying into a Presents After Dinner family to the terrors of staying in someone else’s house - especially when they have a weak
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You're not British unless you spent school break times playing games that carried a high risk of concussion in a concrete playground.
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The worst thing about this time of year is people using the word Crimbo.
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“Good news! Your parcel has been delivered!” That’s good. I hope whoever has it enjoys it.
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It’s free UK delivery in the Very British Problems shop all weekend! Including a huge range of items that you can PERSONALISE for you or a loved one! 🎁 🖊️ All products are made in an award-winningly sustainable way right here in the UK. Link in the comments!
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Me, having put up with it for a long time, and about to continue putting up with it for a long time to come… “I’m not going to put up with this for much longer”
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There’s no grief quite like smashing a favourite mug.
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Happy December. Remember - calories don’t count this month.
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I mean, why would you go out shopping in town (it’s already so busy out there!) when you could just order my book, which is also extremely easy to wrap?! Especially good for people whose whole character is “enjoys moaning, tutting, and saying ‘whatever next’”
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Dividing your emails into these two main categories: 1. Okay, I’d better sort that out asap. 2. Sounds like a January problem to me.
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“Why are you having two lunches?" “It's Christmas!” “Why are you drinking Baileys at 10am?” “It's Christmas!” “All you've done today is watch films” “It's Christmas!” “You've eaten a whole tub of individually wrapped chocolates” “It's Christmas!” “Have you started your
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What to say when you’re the guest and YOU want to leave.
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A real conversation: “Which large pizza are you getting? I’m getting this one…”
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The most unrealistic thing in US sitcoms is that six people will order one pizza and have a slice each.
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Just looking at my to-do list for today. Seems quite manageable actually.
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Someone just asked me if I was “ready for Christmas.” It is the 24th of November. I'm not even ready for this afternoon.
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