A business-class flight. Pure indulgence.
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My dogs. They didn’t cost that much to buy, but I’ve been paying for them since. We’ve two Tibetan terriers, Danny and Wilbur.
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Robert Peston
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A Savile Row suit. Never again. Although I love it, I still feel guilty about what it cost.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 June 2018 source ↗
My beautiful silver Jaguar XKR soft-top.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗
Josette Simon
British actor
Mabel, my wonderful classic VW campervan.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 April 2022 source ↗
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Having got Aspects of Love back into the West End.
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The best of times, the worst of times.
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“Unfortunately, Michael, I don’t think you’re ever going to work in the acting profession until you’re about 40, and then it’ll only be in minor character roles.” Drama teacher at Guildford School of Acting.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
Watching Long Lost Family on telly.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 May 2023 source ↗
My first summer working, in 1984. I’d come out of drama school, I’d landed a job that got me an Equity card doing Godspell in Aberystwyth – and it was just unmitigated joy.
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