“The Gift' doesn't deal with the neat, tie-me-up-with-a-bow kind of stories - they are grittier, messier, and not all of them have a happy resolution. You are following people and events that are more difficult, more elusive, and therefore harder to pin down.”

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.