The comedian on gaining and losing weight, taking two-hour baths, and a sexy dream involving Jimmy Carr

Born in Surrey, Marcus Brigstocke, 51, was the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award in 1996. He is a regular on BBC Radio 4 programmes I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Just a Minute and he hosts a podcast called How Was It For You? with his wife Rachel Parris. Next month, he starts a UK tour of his new show, Vitruvian Mango. He has three children and lives in London.

When were you happiest?
Every morning when I go into our three-year-old’s room. He’s so happy to see you, it’s a moment of heaven.