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 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.

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

Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

I've never done a big studio film, I've only ever done little ones.