I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I do feel like I know too much.

For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost.

I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly.

I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university.

Im certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death.

I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out loud to anyone, let alone myself. I am surprised by how dogged I have been in wanting to make a living as a respected actress.

My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered.