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

The question

Originally asked

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

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Francesca Martinez

British comedian

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I don’t own a property. The carpet in our flat; it’s not fancy or anything.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 March 2020 source ↗

Others on this question

Bradley Wiggins British former professional road and track racing cyclist

I bought a pink leader’s jersey from the 1953 Tour of Italy which belonged to Swiss rider Hugo Koblet. I spent £45,000.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2019 source ↗

Michael Kiwanuka English singer-songwriter

A 1962 Fender Stratocaster guitar I bought in 2014 for £10,000.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 November 2019 source ↗

Robert Peston British journalist

A Savile Row suit. Never again. Although I love it, I still feel guilty about what it cost.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 June 2018 source ↗

Patricia Hodge English actress

My piano, a boudoir grand. I’ve played since I was six.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗