London-bound

I am off to London later today for the rest of the week, to film a TV ad for the new book.

Normally, I am Superpacker. I always pack incredibly light, in one carry-on bag, and never wear all of the few clothes I have brought. Packing takes me about ten minutes - I scribble lists of essentials: ear plugs; hairdryer; underwear (yes, I have been known to forget underwear), and whizz round my closet, assembling wardrobe choices on the floor.

I take very simple clothes, mostly jeans and...