There's something about being a comedian that means you have to not be scared of failing because failing is part of the process.

In Britain, a cup of tea is the answer to every problem. Fallen off your bicycle? Nice cup of tea. Your house has been destroyed by a meteorite? Nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Your entire family has been eaten by a Tyrannosaurus Rex that has travelled through a space/time portal? Nice cup of tea and a piece of cake. Possibly a savoury option would be welcome here too, for example a Scotch egg or a sausage roll.

We sit in a room for months trying to think of funny things.

I have always liked shows that have laughter in them.

It's easier not to make a particular joke in case it offends. But every joke will offend someone, and I've always believed that the audience is bigger than one person. The danger is that things will become bland.

No more watching that show Small England or whatever it's called where those two idiots dress up as 'laydees'. It's a bad influence.

TV has lost a lot of its self-confidence as its power has been eroded by the internet.