I also want to return to doing stand-up. I've become frightened of live audiences. This is a really telling sign that I need to go back on the comedy circuit again.

With stand-up you've just got that one chance. Audiences can be quite fickle.

My work's never been accepted by my family, but it's something I'll always carry on with.

Up North you are holding your own. Everyone considers themselves a comedian.

Class still matters in Britain today.

We had a week off in the middle of shooting, but as soon as everyone stopped, we all went down with six different types of flu and other unmentionable diseases.

I think if you're at the point where you're popular enough to sell your wedding photos to OK! Magazine then you don't need the money.