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The question

Excluding property, what is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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An apocalypse escape vessel – a steel hull ice-capable sailing boat for all the family that has almost zero electronics and is manual operation throughout – armed with an array of weaponry.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2026 source ↗

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Carlos Acosta Cuban ballet dancer

A 1955 Jaguar XK120. It was not in very good condition and, little by little, I brought it back to its former splendour.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 September 2018 source ↗

Omid Djalili British stand-up comedian and actor

The concept of New Labour.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 August 2010 source ↗

Romola Garai

My short film, Scrubber, in 2011. At that time in my life it seemed easier to pay for it myself than to apply for funds.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2024 source ↗

Josette Simon British actor

Mabel, my wonderful classic VW campervan.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 April 2022 source ↗