Five minutes with... Sagar Radia

What simple thing changed your life most unexpectedly?

After secondary school I went to a sixth form that did media studies. I wasn’t feeling the place after the first week so I switched to another sixth form and chose theatre studies, as they didn’t offer media as an A-Level.

What is the best city in the world?

London to me is still the best city in the world. It’s a hotbed of different cultures and creeds. No other city has the same feel to it. Toronto and Lisbon can fight it out for second place.

What’s your favourite insult?

‘Dickhead’ is frequently used. You get a lot of them in my industry.

Apart from therapy, what is the best form of therapy?

Venting to a friend or a loved one feels like a great way to take the weight off your shoulders. I play a lot of sports, too — that always helps with releasing some tension. Music can transport you to another place quickly. I’m not sure if any of these count as forms of therapy or distraction... or both.

What podcast do you most often recommend to someone?

I’m always forwarding clips and snippets from ShxtsNGigs to friends and family. Those boys crack me up.

What piece of advice do you wish you’d followed?

Stretch. Not metaphorically. Literally.

Do you have a uniform?

No. But if I did, it would be called “clean and vaguely presentable”.

What is the last song that you listened to?

“September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. Came up on shuffle!

What is your favourite time of the day or night?

Nap time. My superpower is that I can fall asleep almost anywhere. I’m both proud and ashamed of this revelation.

What would you say is the finest accent in the world?

It has to be Spanish— so rhythmic and melodic.

What’s been your most extravagant- ever purchase?

I bought a fairly expensive coat after one of my first television gigs. I’ve worn it less than a handful of times, I’m ashamed to say.

What is the finest drink on the planet?

A glass bottle of Coca-Cola.

What is the best thing about getting older?

Becoming settled in who you are and doing more things that make you happy. That, and groaning dramatically every time you stand up, which means you’ve hit a certain point in life.

What is your tip for public speaking?

Talk to one person but let everyone else eavesdrop.

What is your favourite piece of art?

Twelve Rounds by Soozy Lipsey. It sits in my kitchen! Also, I have a shot of James Dean when he starred in Rebel Without A Cause that was gifted to me many years ago that I have hung up.

What quotation is always stuck in your head?

“Always be happy, never be satisfied.”

What small thing irritates you inordinately?

When you give way to an oncoming vehicle while driving and they don’t say thank you, or even acknowledge it.

What is your go-to toast?

I legitimately read this thinking it was about toast, as in bread, which is one of my favourite things to eat in the world. Then I realised it likely meant a one- liner when raising a toast. I prefer sourdough.

What is your favourite pair of shoes?

My Nike Air Max.

What is one thing that’s always worth paying more for?

Headphones. Silence is a luxury.

What did you learn from your parents?

Family first.

Where can you find the best burger in the world?

In-N-Out, LA.

Who is the most interesting person you know?

Everyone. I’m inquisitive. I ask a lot of questions.

How would you describe your personal style?

Comfortable, but a choice has been made.

What is your go-to dessert?

A crêpe from a small stand in Hampstead that’s been around since the 1970s. (I, to be clear, have not been around since then.) But the crêpes are pretty good.

Which famous person’s death affected you most?

When Kobe Bryant passed, it stuck with me longer than I thought it would. I’m not sure why. I wasn’t necessarily a big Lakers, or basketball fan. Just the thought of a great going too early, and thinking about all he accomplished and the impact he made on the sport and the world.

How would you like to be remembered?

A morbid answer: but to even be remembered at all, in a time when people, places and things are forgotten and replaced so quickly, would be a win.

What are you looking forward to doing tomorrow?

A cup of tea, my sofa and the television. It doesn’t get too much better than that.

This article was taken from the summer 2025 issue of Gentleman's Journal, which you can read more about here.

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