It was deeply important for me to understand where Mandela came from. Because we know where he was going, and that's a famous story, but who was he? Where did he come from? What was his upbringing?

Working at BBC, at the head of one of the top dramas, is a tradition for great actors.

Waking up in TRUTH is so much better than living in a lie.

I'll always be attached to telly in one way or another, whether it's a character or producer or director, I just love the medium.

People watch three or four episodes at a time of their shows.

Because I was big, I didn't have to listen to anyone doubting me. I was just considered good at football or whatever, there were no questions about it.

When you come from an under-privileged background, oftentimes, you feel a little overwhelmed by your education or your lack of.