A lot of period pieces we see are adaptations of novels - we always know the story.

As I get older, my skin shows more of how I am feeling, like a mirror. If I am stressed, or not getting enough sleep, I see it in my face right away.

I want the chance to play very different characters, and I've always wanted to do more films.

As an actor, or as a person, I like to do things that are challenging.

Fashion does seem to have a 20s comeback every few seasons, and I completely see why. Its a very feminine look: the fabrics and the shapes are very pretty and distinctive.

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.