I don't see a lot of films. I'm quite choosy, but there's certain films that stick out.

I think film and television are really a director's medium, whereas theatre is the actor's medium.

I loved playing [the Doctor], and taking part in the basic essence and message of the series which is, it's a short life, seize it, and live it as fully as you can. Care for others. Be respectful of all other life forms, regardless of colour or creed. To be part of that was fantastic.

I think theatre is by far the most rewarding experience for an actor. You get 4 weeks to rehearse your character and then at 7:30 pm you start acting and nobody stops you, acting with your entire soul.

I love my accent, I thought it was useful in Gone In 60 Seconds because the standard villain is upper class or Cockney. My Northern accent would be an odd clash opposite Nic Cage.

I've never been up with the times, always been slightly out of step.

I had to help to coax the performances and I really enjoyed that extra responsibility.