Michael Aspel

You see these shuffling rows of shiny faces, waiting for their turn, so they're very dedicated to the program and read more

You see these shuffling rows of shiny faces, waiting for their turn, so they're very dedicated to the program and desperate to know what it is they've got - so often, they have no idea.

What I will learn over the years will be of benefit and interest to me personally but, as far as read more

What I will learn over the years will be of benefit and interest to me personally but, as far as the program is concerned, I'm the mouthpiece of the viewers as well.

It's like taking over This Is Your Life from Eamonn Andrews - you just open your mouth and hope you read more

It's like taking over This Is Your Life from Eamonn Andrews - you just open your mouth and hope you sound like yourself. That's all you can possibly do.

When I was introduced to the crew on the first occasion, I told them I didn't expect to enhance it read more

When I was introduced to the crew on the first occasion, I told them I didn't expect to enhance it - I'd just try not to damage it!

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.