“When you meet a new woman who does stand-up, it is instantly like, 'Yes! In the gang'. Because you know the logistics of the job: they travel a lot, it's lonely in dressing rooms, you know that they have bad gigs. That means they don't have to prove themselves to me.”

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.