Daniel Mays: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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

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Recorded Daniel Mays said elsewhere, not written here

A designer green jacket from Selfridges I bought in my 20s for £700, a ridiculous amount of money. My family and friends said I looked like a peace activist and I never wore it again.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2020 source ↗

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Carlos Acosta Cuban ballet dancer

A 1955 Jaguar XK120. It was not in very good condition and, little by little, I brought it back to its former splendour.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 September 2018 source ↗

David Harewood British actor and presenter

In New York, I once went shopping and spent something like $7,000 on a couple of shirts, trousers and a jacket. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but it was ridiculous.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

Nadiya Hussain British television chef, baker and author

A very expensive dehydrator (it cost £30). I’ve made raisins, banana chips and apple chips with it so far. It’s so addictive, I’ll probably start drying my kids soon.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 September 2016 source ↗

Kate Humble

A brilliant hi-tech, low weight tent.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗