Frances-White’s appearance, while exciting, holds a greater significance: Waller-Bridge apparently conceived the original idea for Fleabag following a challenge from the journalist and comedian to do a 10-minute slot at her stand-up storytelling night.

This event will form part of the Southbank Centre’s 2019 autumn literature programme, which also includes appearances from Dame Julie Andrews, Malorie Blackman and former Stylist guest-editors Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea Clinton.

How to get tickets to see Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Deborah Frances-White live at the Southbank Centre