The chef then revealed that she currently has a new sofa and because she has to be cosy, she said there are “duvets, blankets and pillows everywhere”. Philby, Charlotte (17 January 2009). "My Secret Life: Miquita Oliver, television presenter, 24". The Independent. I think of books as like a life raft. They save us from mundanity, they draw us to a poetic, multi-faceted world. We all need that. We all need to listen to our empathy and step towards kindness and I think books help you to remember that you’re an empathic, human animal and that we need to come together. I think there’s no better time to be reminded of that, than this.

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GH: Congratulations on the series! Why do you think it’s such a must-watch for people who love books?Andi reflected and said: “We’re having conversations with BBC and another one with Channel 4 about projects we’d love to do together. She confessed that while she rules the remote control at home, being cosy “is one of the most important things in the world” to her. Do you think at this time, books are more important than ever in giving us inspiration and comfort?

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Then, my mum. She used to take me to the library every week when I was a kid. She was the one who instilled a love of books in me. She loved to write. I think that’s quite a good book club.” The former singer of post-punk band Rip Rig and Panic also has two of her own restaurants, Wadali Kitchen and Andi’s. Born in London, Andi Oliver, 58, fronted the band Rip Rig + Panic with Neneh Cherry in the 1980s and went on to work as a presenter. In 2017, she became a judge on the Great British Menu on BBC Two and, in 2020, she was made host. A regular on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet, her latest project is Wadadli Kitchen in east London, which showcases Caribbean home cooking. Her Christmas special, A Taste of Home with Andi Oliver, will be on BBC Two. She lives in London with her partner. Her daughter is the presenter Miquita Oliver.

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She then joked: “Can you imagine being in a car with one of your parents for ten hours a day over three weeks? We only had one argument!” An di re flected on her time presentin g S aturday Kitchen, and revealed that when Lily Allen came onto the sh ow that dish was her “heaven” wish. Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. Replaced Prue Leith as permanent judge on the Great British Menu with Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton, but then stepped away from the judge role and replaced Susan Calman as presenter [8] [9]The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table, photography by Robert Billington ( DK, 27 April 2023), ISBN 9780241560211