The books, films and music we love say so much about us – every time we pick up a novel or sit down to another box set we add another chapter to the story of ourselves.  And they give us the chance to forget about the world around us and disappear somewhere else, if only for a while.  Right now we can’t leave home but we can still travel and meet new people and have new experiences in books, tv and film.

‘Shelf Isolation’ gives us a unique glimpse into how some well-known faces are self-isolating as they reveal what’s getting them through - the classics they’re returning to or their latest box-set binge.  I’ll be enjoying a sneak-peek at their shelves as I interview them from home and find out what their choices reveal about them (obviously I’m already editing my bookshelves). I’m delighted to be presenting this show and hope it gives viewers (and me!) some inspiring, distracting and comforting recommendations.  My guests include actor Mark Bonnar, comedian Greg Hemphill and writer Denise Mina. Join us!

You can catch episodes 1 and 2 on BBC iPlayer now.