If I want to run around a field when I'm 70, I would like to have that option.

I'm becoming more squeamish. I didn't use to be - nine years of 'Silent Witness' prepared me for most things one will have the misfortune to see in life. Before, I'd be wading up to my neck in gore, but now I tend to look away.

Running gave me a focus to start looking after myself, to eat properly, and focus on building up my strength.

I think some people think that being on television makes you a sitting duck, but you have the right to remain private.

I couldn't imagine a home without animals.

I have nothing against people having work done, it is when I hear tale of girls of 16 queuing up to get bigger breasts, that is when I despair.

I always start from scratch with a character - they're never based on anyone else. You get ideas of what people look like, and I'm a great people watcher. You can draw inspiration from people.