This is just the loveliest news. I'm so happy for everybody involved, and so proud to have been part of the wonderful experience that Philomena has been.

My husband was actually very keen that I would become a Bond girl.

The theater is the thing I love doing most.

Having a daughter and a grandson, I certainly could relate to the fact that this child, who you simply dote on, being taken away from you at an early age, and every single kind of emotion you would have to go through.

The more I do, the more frightened I get. But that is essential. Otherwise why would I go on doing it?

I need to learn every day.

And then it was working with Bob Hoskins, who I had never worked with before - except radio. It was like being given a wonderful meal - full of the things you love most.