Frank Cottrell-Boyce: 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 Frank Cottrell-Boyce said elsewhere, not written here

I took the whole family to live in the Basque Country for a year. My children and I have a hereditary blood condition so I took out a health insurance policy. I’m still furious that none of us so much as stubbed a toe.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 July 2023 source ↗

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Billy Crudup

An education for my child.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Tim Rice English lyricist and author

A painting by Tamara de Lempicka.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 March 2017 source ↗

Helen George English actress

A grandfather clock for my partner’s birthday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2023 source ↗

Scott Mills English radio DJ and television presenter

I splash out on holidays and scented candles – I’ve got one that my fiancee won’t let me light, so it’s just for show.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 October 2022 source ↗