“Regency literature was too coal-y for me, too long-winded and describey. I preferred modern books where you had to read other books explaining what the first book meant to know what happened.”

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.