Charles Collingwood: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? — FLAPSS

Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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My beautiful silver Jaguar XKR soft-top.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

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Jonnie Peacock British athlete

A fast Golf car. I got rid of it after about six months because it kept depreciating in value.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

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 ↗

Helen George English actress

A grandfather clock for my partner’s birthday.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2023 source ↗

Sandi Toksvig Danish and British broadcaster, comedian and writer

My five-litre Ford Mustang.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 March 2018 source ↗

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Question Which living person do you most admire, and why? Values & belief

Freddie Flintoff. He played cricket in the best spirit and in his series Field of Dreams, you could see the boys hanging on his every word. He’s a special guy.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

Question How would you describe yourself in three words? Identity & self

Glass half full.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

Question What is the trait you most deplore in others? Values & belief

Not listening to me.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

Question Which trait do you most dislike in yourself? Identity & self

I talk too much.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret

My first wife – we were too young.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

My childhood. I was an only child, happy and secure, and there was always plenty of time to play cricket.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 March 2025 source ↗

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