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

Soap opera seems to be a dirty word, but actually they are the most popular shows we have. People want to know what happens next, people hate the villains and love the lovers. It's good, fun TV. But I wouldn't call 'Downton' a soap opera as such.

I don't think there's ever a right time to have kids. I'm actually pretty glad it's happened quite young.

All my early school reports from the age of 5 were 'Daniel must learn not to distract others.'

I was a pretty difficult teenager.

Coming back to theatre is something I'm keen to do for the rest of my life. It recharges my batteries, so to speak.

I don't know much about my biological background.