At the risk of sounding naff, it is having hope fulfilled.

I always considered myself very successful even before the success of Secrets and Lies.

At the risk of sounding naff, it is having hope fulfilled.

I've done a lot of costume drama and theatre - the National Theatre and In fact, most of my work at the theatre, at the National Theatre anyway, was period.

Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.

I always think 12 times before saying anything.

I think behind closed doors people behave differently no matter what period we're looking at, because people have to stand up straight in public but can slouch behind closed doors - can you imagine wearing those corsets?