I don't actually get recognised. I only have my hair done and make-up put on when I am on TV. The rest of the time, I go out without make-up on, so people don't recognise me.

A cake is a very good test of an oven: if it browns too much on one side and not on the other, it's not your fault - you need to have your oven checked.

A measuring jug is also vital when cooking rice, as this is always measured by volume rather than by weight

Football is becoming all about money. I would like to be in a lift with Gordon Brown and say, 'Please do something about football.'

The chemicals in the dishwashing process tend not to be good for saucepans.

But quite honestly I can't help being a passionate football supporter. If that's my sin, I'm guilty

A message to the best football supporters in the world. We need a 12th man here. Where are you? Where are you? Let's be having you. Come on!