From property boom to the dramatic consequences of the huge crash we are in right now, our favourite reality TV property programme Channel4’s Property Ladder is back on our screens – now in its eighth series – and with a new recession-friendly title: Property Snakes And Ladders.
Favourite Place: My bed.
TV show: Question Time - but it's on so late. I struggle to keep my eyes open.
School subject: It was maths but only because I had a crush on my teacher, Mr Prince. When he left my skills went downhill.
Drink: Red wine - I like French wines.
Department store: Selfridges.
Romantic moment: Lots of them - that's why I'm still married. I'm not one for being whisked off to New York first class. I think romance is about the little things.
Song: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shut Up And Kiss Me.
Property you've lived in: It used to be when we lived above the office we worked from, and I really didn't think psychologically I'd be able to leave. But since we've had kids our home in London is fab.
Football team: Hull city - they're legends.
Time of day: Bathtime, it's a big deal in our house.
Celebrity chef: Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, James Martin and Gordon Ramsay are all absolutely charming.
Room in the house: My kitchen.
Favourite decor style: Palladian.
Way to unwind: A glass of wine and chat.
Reality TV show: Strictly Come Dancing.
Colour: Pink. I don't have many pink things but it's a fantastic colour.
Luxury purchase: Our 8ft bed. We bought it so all the children could fit in.
Favourite beauty treatment: Lavera's Wildrose body lotion, £7.50. It feels great on my skin.
Favourite budget buy
A barbecue from B&Q that looks like it cost hundreds of pounds but in reality was £120! Weber 57 cm BBQ, £89.98, B&Q
Favourite outfit
My Betty Barclay jacket. I love it. Purple jacket, £165, Betty Barclay
Favourite book
Victoria's Wars by Saul David (£9.99, Penguin). I don't have much time but I read this about six months ago and loved it.
Favourite film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - it's so wonderfully camp and I just love Dolly Parton
