I used my instincts. It's very easy to imagine how you'd feel, actually. I just had to tell the narrative.

Many times I've sat with a camera and another actor and seen all their fears and insecurities and struggles. You want to support them and help them as much as you can.

I know exactly where I've come from, I know exactly who my mum and dad are.

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

I used my instincts. It's very easy to imagine how you'd feel, actually. I just had to tell the narrative.

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

Often as a child you see someone with a learning disability or Down's Syndrome and my mum and dad were always very quick to explain exactly what was going on and to be in their own way inclusive and welcoming.