“I don't have a problem with the concept of a box set per se - we have many of them merrily lined up on the shelf above the telly. No, what gives me the pip is the fact that I'm never going to watch any of them.”

English comedian, television presenter and actress

Melanie Clare Sophie Giedroyc is an English comedian, television presenter and actress. She is known for her work across British television, where she has combined comic timing with an easy presenting style. Giedroyc has built a career in entertainment as both a performer and a host, moving between comedy, studio presenting and acting. Her public profile rests on that range, and on the warm, lively style that has made her a familiar figure on screen.