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

The question

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

Originally asked

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

The Guardian's weekly The Q&A repeatedly uses this standing prompt, with minor contractions and word-order variation.

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Miriam Margolyes

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Every time I got a lucrative voiceover, I bought a picture. The most expensive was by James Gillray.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2025 source ↗

Others on this question

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Reggie Yates British actor and media personality

I bought all my siblings signet rings and pendants with my family crest on. There are a lot of us.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 November 2017 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 ↗

Ardal O'Hanlon Irish comedian and actor

Money.

Recorded The Guardian, The Guardian, 4 June 2022 source ↗

Olivia de Havilland Film actress; twice winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress

Champagne.

Recorded Vanity Fair, 7 February 2005 source ↗