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.

People say to me that I cant be nervous because Ive had such a wealth of experience, but I tell them that I have never done this particular part before.

Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over.

My dad gave me threepence to pay the fine but I spent it on a Wagon Wheel

Maybe wanting to retire is my ambition.

Anything where people have to work together makes me cry.

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