Life in Strangeways

Problem Chimp: How to save the Champo and keep the heating off

Words by: Michael Normanton
Artwork by: Lee Shackleton
Our Problem Chimp, who looks a lot like Michael Normanton, doing a really quite disturbing pose pumping his fist and appearing to grunt

In his own humble opinion, Michael Normanton is a jack of all trades, and a master of them all too. From medical science to football coaching, via roof repairs, acting, and the music of Half Man Half Biscuit — he (thinks he) knows it all. That’s why he’s our very own agony aunt, our Problem Chimp, answering questions put to him by TSB+ members and imparting his unique brand of wisdom on the world.

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