My family have been around Northumberland for five generations.

I wish people would take more care of the countryside.

I never have liked detective dramas. I try to watch all of them to see what's going on, but I don't like them.

Being a grandparent is whole new phase in your life.

With all the lines I have to learn for TV scripts, I don't think I have any problems with forgetfulness - that's brain exercise enough for me.

People think I'm thick because of the characters I play. I think I'm brighter than the characters. Well, I hope I am.

With your own children, you love them immediately - and with grandchildren, it's exactly the same.