Jon Culshaw

Impersonator and comedian Jon Culshaw, 49, is the voice of hit shows such as Spitting Image, Dead Ringers, Newzoids and The Impressions Show.

How do you take your tea?

Semi-skimmed or full-fat milk and no sugar with English Breakfast or PG Tips. I don’t go for Earl Grey – it’s like normal tea with a spoon of talcum powder.

Who would you most like to have a cup of tea with?

My parents, Theresa and Jim, who are no longer with us. We’d put the world to rights, accompanied by Viscount biscuits and a soundtrack of dance band music by Charlie Kunz.

What would you choose for your last meal?

I’d have 30 roast potatoes, battered spam, chocolate eclairs and a single malt. A wonderful closing rebellion to eat the least healthy things possible.

What did you want to be when you were little?

Jon Pertwee was my Doctor Who, then Tom Baker. I always used to mimic them, but I’d mimic the monsters more. Mum had this plastic custard jug which, if you talked into it, gave you the perfect sound of a Dalek.

Tell us about your new tour.

The Great British Take Off is a night of unscripted comedy, impersonation and conversation. Donald Trump is one of the people I imitate that I’d most like to meet… to see how petulant and taunt-able he really is!

If you could have anyone’s voice, whose would you choose?

Someone with a nice resonant tone: Richard Burton, Jon Pertwee... Or Paul O’Grady – his voice puts you instantly into a happy mood!

Get tickets for The Great British Take Off (tour starts 2 September) at jonculshaw.com

‘Donald Trump is the one I’d like to meet’