As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a ballerina but was too tall, then I wanted to be an actress. Some might say I'm still performing!

How did you get involved in media?

I went straight from my degree (in English and History) to a BBC work experience placement at Radio 4. I was a runner on Woman's Hour and You and Yours at Broadcasting House, and I loved it. From there I got an entry level job in Radio Drama.

What has been the media highlight for you this year?

I researched a programme as part of the Radio 4 series 'Beyond Belief' looking at the theology of dementia. It was an amazing subject to work on, incredibly moving and thought provoking and I'm proud to have contributed to it. Outside my work I've been a belated convert to The Wire and am astonished at the quality of the story telling.

Who has been the biggest influence in your work?

I've learnt a lot from many wise and experienced producers. Perhaps the greatest influence on my professional conduct has been from a certain television Assistant Producer whose patience, kindness and refusal to get involved in gossip and backbiting is always inspiring.

What Christian story or biblical text motivates you in your work?

John 1 - in the beginning was communication, and communication was with God, and communication was God. Our Lord is Logos- he speaks of himself and is the best storyteller.

What one piece of advice would you give someone starting out in media?

I'd probably say if you're the kind of person who needs certainty and security it isn't for you. Networking sounds and feels horrible to begin with, but if you are polite and interested in people and enjoy making friends it can come naturally. A Christian won't only 'network' with people who can get them a job of course!

What makes you most angry?

Not a lot actually. Drivers who are horrible to cyclists? Perhaps bad, biased reporting- there are so many brilliant journalists with integrity and passion but the dominant culture and perception is pretty negative.

Who would you put in a celebrity Big Brother house?

I'd really like to see John Sentamu in there - think he would shake things up.

What's the worst rejection you've ever had?

I didn't get a dream job working on a BBC Bible drama that I'd really felt God was speaking to me about. The disappointment was crushing. However, a few days later, I got a call saying the situation had changed, so it didn't last too long.

What's the one thing you couldn't live without?

Time outside. I go a bit nuts if I don't get to run amongst trees or beside water fairly regularly.

I didn't get where I am today without...

Being pretty naive and making a lot of mistakes!

What living person do you most admire, and why?

I'm a very big fan of Don Miller, for articulating a theology of narrative that inspires so many people who tell stories.

Martin Luther King Jr had a dream for society. What is yours?

A dominant worldview that truth, justice, love, compassion and beauty are what are important over status and comfort of the individual. I'd love to see people released from their fear and anxiety and able to live lightly, as an adventurer. I dream of a society where the gospel isn't a source of legislation and institution, but a living, enlightening basis for the very fabric of our thinking.
Where the Great Story is told, whispered, sung and shouted in a million different languages and ways - ways that people can really hear.

What is the main hindrance to living the dream?

Fear - and the fact that the true gospel is so countercultural we (and I) often lack the courage to turn things upside down with it.

The end of Big Brother. What would Big Sister look like?

I'm not sure she'd be that different.

Tell us a joke...

What do German vegetarians and pessimists have in common?
They both fear the Wurst.