“A show that I loved as a kid was 'Maid Marian And Her Merry Men'. It was a really strong female character making fun of the boys, an inversion of gender politics. But it was very funny, too. I always wanted to be one of the village people messing about in the mud and being stinky.”

English comedian, actress, presenter and writer

Sara Pascoe is an English comedian, actress, presenter, and writer. She is known for her work on television, including appearances on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Taskmaster, as well as BBC Two’s QI. Her work spans comedy, broadcasting, and writing, and she is best known for a sharp, observational style on screen and in performance. Her credits place her firmly in contemporary British comedy and television.