There's still nearly the same amount of slavery, if not more, in the world today, as there was at the height of the slave trade.

Anyone who works in the NHS has superpowers. It's a miracle, it is magic.

It was great. I got to hang out with him [Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins], and I kept a straight face for a bit and then I started giggling because I know Martin, I don't know Bilbo. For Martin to be sitting there playing Bilbo is amazing. He's going to be amazing, he's going to be fantastic in this film.

I struggle to learn by rote. I've had meltdowns on set. Which is embarrassing and shameful.

I keep myself amused and others confused

I'm still very sensitive and wary of people recognising me The only thing that really annoys me is people trying to surreptitiously take a photo on their phone without asking. I feel it's cowardly and a bit pathetic. Just ask me if you really want me to have a photograph with you.

I don't wear a mask, I don't have a suit. It's not some CG double or a stunt double. The suffering the character [Doctor Strange ] goes through is immense!