Eddie Izzard has revealed that she wishes to be known as "she" and "her" from now on.

The 58-year-old comedian has previously identified as a transvestite, variously describing herself as "a lesbian trapped in a man's body" and "a complete boy plus half girl".

Izzard's reveal of "she" and "her" pronouns came during a subtle segment in Sky Arts' Portrait of the Year, in which she told a contestant: "I try to do things that I think are interesting, and this is the first programme I've asked if I can be she and her. A little transition period."

She added: "It feels great, because people just assume that they just know me from before, but I'm gender fluid. I just want to be based in girl mode from now on."

The episode will be repeated today at 4pm on Sky Arts.