Vicky McClure: When were you happiest?

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Recorded Vicky McClure said elsewhere, not written here

Christmas Day in Nottingham. I am happiest when I am with all of my family, and last year Jonny and I got engaged.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

Others on this question

Mel Giedroyc British actress and comedian

Yesterday: sun-lounger, back garden, cup of tea, radio on.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 August 2015 source ↗

Paul Whitehouse Welsh comedian

When I came round after being seriously ill. I’d had a dose of morphine, the sun was shining and I thought, “Ah yes, I live!”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 June 2018 source ↗

Tony Robinson British actor

At my wedding in Ravello, surrounded by friends and relatives.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2013 source ↗

When George, Shirlie [the Wham! backing singer, whom Ridgeley dated] and I were knocking about as teenagers.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 December 2024 source ↗

Paul Irons, the deputy head at my school, Fernwood comprehensive. He was an inspiration, and still is.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

To my teachers, for not paying attention.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

I wasted a year doing nothing at 18. I got with a guy and just wanted to hang out. It didn’t do me any favours.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

Definitely a Carpenters track.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 March 2018 source ↗

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