Vicky McClure: Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Vicky McClure said elsewhere, not written here

To my teachers, for not paying attention.

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

Others on this question

Patricia Hodge English actress

I wish I could say sorry to my husband, because I couldn’t save him from his dementia.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗

Minnie Driver British and American actress

I know I should be more evolved, but the person I would like to say sorry to I’m not ready to say sorry to yet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 February 2023 source ↗

Every woman I dated before I met my wife, because I think I convinced too many people that they were the one, and they were not the one.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 February 2024 source ↗

David Haye British boxer

A few ex-girlfriends in my teens. I didn’t know how to treat a lady.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 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 ↗

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

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 ↗

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 ↗

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