I was never very happy at school.

I've been a lucky boy.

I've always enjoyed family movies anyway. And I grew up loving actors who could hop around and play in something very family friendly, big, playful - and then go and do drama and comedy as well.

You do feel a certain obligation to shows that raise your profile like 'Downton' has. But there are definitely other exciting opportunities out there.

I don't think many people get to play big emotions in life.

I don't know much about my biological background.

Books are my weakness.