Any horror element is as much psychological as special effects.

I care more about telly because it made me an actor and there's a much more immediate response to TV. You can address the political or cultural fabric of your country.

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

I think the themes of belonging and parentage and love are obviously universal.

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.

The money is better in films and television. But in terms of acting, theatre is more rewarding.

I went being unemployed for three years to being the lead in a British feature in the days when we only made two a year, 1990. It was ridiculous really.