Good times with... Mel Giedroyc

Mel lives in London with her husband, Ben Morris, and their daughters, Florence, 19, and Vita, 17.

Starting a great book makes me want to hug myself

• The last great film you saw…

Nomadland. I adore Frances Mcdormand. She gave a luminous performance – and it was so refreshing to see pictures of her getting her Oscar looking like a relatable human.

• The film you could watch over and over…

This Is Spinal Tap, one of the best comedies ever made. I watch it at least twice a year, sometimes more if I need to be cheered up or inspired.

• The performance that made you cry…

Jeanine, David’s girlfriend, in This Is Spinal Tap. She turns up and attempts to split up the band in a Yoko Ono-esque way. She makes me cry… with laughter.

• The one you’d tell everyone to see…

The Florida Project. Gritty, life-affirming and desperate all at the same time. It’s a brilliant film and the kids were just outstanding.

• The last boxset you binged on…

Schitt’s Creek. Catherine O’hara is a comedy genius.

• The album you loved…

Essa Weira’s latest album, Balance, which came out recently. Gorgeous.

• The one you want to hear…

Anything by Metro Zee. I’m obsessed; the sound is so fabulous and gleeful.

• The book that inspired you…

My Mess Is A Bit Of A Life by Georgia Pritchett. She’s one of Britain’s best comedy writers and this autobiographical book is hilarious, tender and gorgeous in equal measure.

• The best recommendation you received…

My pal, Lou, recommended American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, which I’ve just started reading. It’s caused a bit of a kerfuffle in America. Oprah Winfrey championed it. It’s a page-turner. I love having just started a great book, it makes me want to hug myself.

• The ticket you’d love to get your hands on…

A Kraftwerk gig. I’ll travel very, very far to see them.

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