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

Hopefully people will be inspired to cook. It's my mission to persuade people not to be afraid of cooking.

Memories are fallible and a timer can save a lot of hard work from going out of the window

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.

The thing I can't resist is a pork pie. That's my idea of a lovely treat.

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

My agent, Debbie, saying, 'Don't get involved in advertising.' She gets so many calls a day about me promoting a product, but I am really pleased I have never gone down that route. I don't want somebody else to make a saucepan with my name on it.