Nigel Havers: Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?

The question

Originally asked

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

The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Nigel Havers

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

The king – because he’s been through quite a bit and I think he’s come out the other side brilliantly.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗

Others on this question

Serena Williams United States professional tennis player, 1995–2022

My mom and dad. They always encouraged me to keep spiritual things first.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2021 source ↗

Terry Wogan Irish-British radio and television broadcaster

The present Lady Wogan, for putting up with me for 46 years of marriage. The woman's a saint.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2011 source ↗

Alan Bates, Lord Arbuthnot and Nick Wallis for exposing the Post Office and Fujitsu and, let’s hope, for ensuring everyone is properly compensated.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 February 2024 source ↗

Kate Nash British musician

My mum, because she’s been a nurse for over 40 years. She works in a hospice, and there’s no bullshit with her.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2019 source ↗