Tom Hanks on surviving coronavirus: 'I had crippling body aches, fatigue and couldn't concentrate'

The world's most relatable megastar talks about his Covid-19 experience, his fears for the future, and whether he's really just so gosh darned nice

Welcome to the future, Hadley!" Tom Hanks says from my computer screen, as he makes a quick glance to the right of his own to check my name. Can you remember the last time you felt comfortable running around with other people?" he asks.

I tell him it was probably the last time I saw him, which was when we were at the Academy Awards in February, where he had ratcheted up his fifth Oscar nomination, for his performance as beloved US children's TV host Fred Rogers, in the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood.