The fragrance that suits me best is Romance by Ralph Lauren. It seems to blend into my chemistry, so it is nice and subtle. I don't like to be doused in scent. This one is feminine, fresh and a bit musky.

People recognise me when I'm holiday on the beach.

You can have a great script, and it can be a great show, but for whatever reason, it just doesn't take the public's interest.

My agent asked if I fancied Robin Hood and I thought: 'Yeah, why not?' I hadn't watched it, to be honest, but I'd seen bits and knew it was really popular Saturday family viewing with heaps of action. I thought it would be great fun. I was up for a good old play-fighting and the scripts were terrifically exciting.

Ill-fitted T-shirts stretched over a gut are my pet hate. And if the colour's faded - ugh.

I guess the one thing that people don't know about me is, I had my belly button pierced but not anymore.

I have to admit, I go through phases of being good and bad. When I'm being good, I go to the gym three to four times a week. I do much better in a class with other people. I like aerobics and circuit training.