I grew up in Birmingham, but my parents are originally from Barbados. My dad, Romeo, was a long-distance lorry driver, and my mother, Mayleen, worked in catering.

For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring.

Art is all about the experience. I could say I dont really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, Blimey, look at that.

Normally for work I will fly business class.

British people are surprised that I'm British!

Fatherhood is a joy. I feel very lucky to have a family. It gives you a perspective on things.

At school, I was the classroom clown - I was always being thrown out for being naughty. Before I left, a teacher called me in and suggested I became an actor.