Favourite Food?

Pasta

Favourite Film?

No Way Out.

Favourite Book?

Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane, it's an autobiography charting a boy's escape from the South African apartheid through his ability to play tennis.

Do you have any children?

I have two, Marcus is five and finds it funny watching daddy on TV and when he's asked what his daddy does for a job he replies 'pointing'. Louisa was born in June 2007, so I am getting used to having a lot of pink about the place!

Do you have any pets?

A dog called Tyra, she's a - are you ready for this? - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever!

What do you enjoy doing?

Honestly? Sleeping!

What's the first record you ever bought?

Crazy Horses by The Osmonds and Devil Gate Drive by Suzi Quatro, I bought them with the money from my first ever job - working on a milkround in the very early hours of the morning.

When are you most happy?

When I'm underwater. I try to go diving as often as I can. My last trip was to the Red Sea.

What can't you live without?

Tea. My favourite is Earl Grey and I like it weak without sugar... if you're offering!

What's the scariest thing you've ever done?

I was filming a TV report once and I had to do a freefall parachute jump - we went straight into a cloud and I couldn't see a thing!

What's been your silliest moment at QVC?

I got absolutely covered in soup once when I was demonstrating a kitchen gadget. It was really hot as it had come straight off the hob and I had to walk around smelling of chicken soup for the rest of the day!

What 3 things would you take with you to a desert island?

Toothpaste, a fishing rod and a Sky box - I wouldn't want to miss QVC!