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?

Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.

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?

I've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in London and I'd love to do theater.

Even if I hadn't have been nominated for an Oscar, to have won the Golden Glove was just fantastic.

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.

The academy awards in England; it's a classy affair as well.