The first time I stood on top of the hill that I now live on, in 2007.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
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Kate Humble
b. 1969
Born in London, Kate Humble, 54, was a BBC researcher before becoming a presenter on Holiday. Further credits include Animal Park, Springwatch, Autumnwatch, Lambing Live, Living With Nomads, Back to the Land and Escape to the Farm. Her latest book is Where the Hearth Is: Stories of Home. She lives with her husband on a smallholding in Wales.
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People having really loud conversations on their phones in public places.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
The very first day that I was filming Top Gear, for which I was so unqualified because I’d only ever driven a Fiat Uno. I got into a DB7 Vantage Volante outside the Aston Martin factory, put my foot on the accelerator and bunny-hopped across the gravel because I’d forgotten to take the handbrake off.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
A brilliant hi-tech, low weight tent.
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Scruffy, infuriating and kind.
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Not feeling old but everyone treating you that way.
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I wanted to be in the circus.
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“We’d love you to be on the cover of our magazine and we’ll give you a makeover.”
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My husband, Ludo, for not really getting why war movies are fun to watch.
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Panic and euphoria.
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I lived in Cape Town, and I was spotted on the street and signed up by a modelling agency. I did about three shoots before I realised I hate having my photograph taken and I like food.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗
The worms get to feast.
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