We catch up with the TV presenter, author and mother-of-two to talk about her new book and family life in the capital
Where do you live in London"
We live in Shepherd?s Bush. It?s so quick to get into town, and I love that?s there?s so many parks. It?s got a little bit of everything.
Describe a typical weekend for you.
My children and I like to have lazy mornings watching back-to-back SpongeBob in our pyjamas, followed by croissants or pancakes. We try to be more active in the afternoon; my daughter [Coco, six] will go riding or we?ll hang out with another family. I don?t wear any make-up, I pretty much only wear dungarees, and there?s not too much planning involved.
What do you like to get up to in the summer time"
We go to tons of parks! We?ll do lots of outdoor activities; I?ve got a bicycle ? my son, Bear [aged two], sits in a seat in the back ? and Coco?s got her own. We live near tennis courts, too, so I?ll often play in the mornings. Where do you go if you want to escape the city"
I have to say, it?s very rare that I want to escape. I feel like London is one of those places that can accommodate anyone ? if you want to get lost, you can go to Richmond; if you want the hustle and bustle, head to Soho; if you want trendy and interesting ? Shoreditch. But if I did want to get away it would definitely be by the sea.
What about if you?ve got some time off from the kids"
I?ll do a yoga class or a dance session ? I love exercise! In the evening I might m...