I heard the various terms of abuse at school and probably indulged them in the way you do as a kid.

What goes down on film is different to what you see with the naked eye.

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

Jacobean plays, before Shakespeare, were particularly visceral.

My parents always knew I was hopeless at everything else, I was fortunate in that I was backed all the way. I came to it late and only because I thought there'd be loads of women and drinking!

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.

Any horror element is as much psychological as special effects.