IN a world full of general ghastliness, trusted authority on matters of etiquette, William Hanson announces that he is embarking on an entertaining solo mission to gentrify the nation.

As well as enlightening us with the history of customs, tastes and manners, William will invite carefully selected members of the audience to the stage to demonstrate the dos and don’ts of polite behaviour on his tour Teacups and Tiaras: a History of Etiquette.

If someone you know is more Crystal Palace than Buckingham Palace, more immoral than Balmoral, then bring them along for a great night out – and to discover why we (and they) need good manners and civility more than ever.

William is the best-selling author of The Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette and The Bluffer’s Guide to Entertaining which explores etiquette and decorum at all stages of our lives.

He has worked with VIP households, coached diplomats, businesspeople, schools and colleges and advised multi-national brands in countries as varied as China, India, Monaco and Russia.

He is a columnist for MailOnline where advises readers on the etiquette of modern society, from how to correctly write your emails to avoiding disastrous dinner dates.

William is a popular guest on radio and television including BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon, BBC Breakfast, CNN, Sky News and ITV1’s This Morning. He was the resident expert on the hit daytime show ITV1’s Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel.

He is frequently quoted in publications such as Vanity Fair, The Times, The Sun and the Daily Telegraph.

Since 2018 he has co-hosted the hit podcast Help, I Sexted My Boss, answering listeners’ intriguing and unusual dilemmas about everyday life.

William Hanson will be at The McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater on March 6 2020.

To book visit mcmillantheatre.com or call 01278 556677. To find out more about William Hanson visit williamhanson.co.uk