“When I was a small child we were allowed to wait up until midnight on 31 December. Then as the TV chimed, Dad would run to the front door and open it, welcoming the New Year air. This is the kind of entertainment you make in poor families, and cry to your therapist about when you're rich.”

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.