Napping at the dinner table, worrying about falling asleep in the dentist’s chair, and missing her stop on public transport are all hazards of the job for TV and radio presenter Jenni Falconer.
After more than two decades working unsociable hours – sometimes setting her alarm as early as 2.30am – Jenni has become a pro at managing without eight hours’ sleep.
“It’s really challenging but over the years I’ve learned to make up for the lack of sleep in other ways,” says