NICK KNOWLES,

Being part of something like that evokes a strong sense of community and every time I put my hard hat on I feel full of purpose – and a real part of the team.

3 KITCHEN KNIVES

I am a keen chef and enjoy cooking so much that when I visit friends I often offer to make the meal – although I do insist on taking my own kitchen knives with me.

I bought my knives many years ago in Japan and they are so sharp and light that I don’t think I would ever find a set quite like them. They are a vital piece of my culinary equipment.

However I am not one of those precious cooks who likes to ban everyone else from the kitchen. I love it when friends and family pile in and help out as I always appreciate fresh inspiration.

I spent a large part of my childhood in Southall in West London, which was an incredibly diverse and exciting place to live.

I grew up with a real taste for Indian and North African food so I love experimenting with new flavours.

Television presenter 55, lives in Windsor. He has four children

4 COATS

I have a real weakness for coats and currently have about 25 hanging

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