I loved the idea of doing something radical and helping save our industry

looking at what I was going to do next.

I was actually in the States and got back just as it became clear that the UK was going to be in lockdown and I thought ‘This is going to be tough’.

I also had tickets for Glastonbury last year and now it’s been cancelled again.

But Sian had her big Bafta win.

The Bafta is on my shelf now. I’ve only recently received it. I had to collect it in person because the ceremony awards were online, so I got to see them putting the plaque on. Phoebe and I were both in the garden for the awards because we

Sian:

wanted a pretty background, but we couldn’t have two laptops side by side because of the feedback. She went to a friend’s house down the road that she had the keys for.

We had a few moments because it wasn’t live “live,” it was a bit pre-recorded, but the experience was live for us.

We sorted it out in time so I could deliver a speech. It was all really a bit unbelievable. (Laughs) It was suitably Fleabag in its nature.

Nikesh:

I’ve gone through phases. I watched all of (American comedy) Schitt’s Creek in about a week and then felt a bit drunk from it all afterwards and thought ‘I’ve got to take a break. I think it’s been a time to reflect as well.

I’ve been making sourdough. It’s really easy, honest.

Oh, I was looking at doing vegan haggis.

I’ve enjoyed having some time to rest. I think I’m a positive person and I’ve made changes that I’m hoping to carry through the rest of my life.

I’ve changed my approach to saying yes and, more importantly, saying no to things. I’ve felt really connected to my community more and signed up the Red Cross. People are talking to their neighbours more through all these difficulties, which is almost unheard of in London.

I also do yoga and follow Adriene Mishler on Youtube. She does a 30-day programme every new year and I do online classes as well. There’s just something about being able to do a class with people from all over the world. It makes you feel connected and I think we all need that.

Sian: Nikesh: Sian:

Have you missed anything important during the lockdowns?

Sian and Fleabag writer and co-star Phoebe Waller-bridge and, right, Nikesh Patel in a dramatic moment from Channel 4’s Indian Summers Online play Good Grief can be seen from February 15 until April 15. Go to originaltheatreonline. com for booking details.