We were the victims of the new producer but what annoyed me was they told the press we were leaving before us.

I never watch TV. I'm a Radio Four addict. I love listening to music too.

I think it's one of my favourite theatres ever, so quirky and wonderful and steeped in history. The space is wonderful and the acoustics are brilliant.

I cannot understate the ability to handle classical texts such as Shakespeare.

It was all to do with the change of producer as well as political reasons I don't really comprehend.

I found that a bit unfair. However, I did feel quite liberated when I left. I'm very grateful to the show - it revived a flagging career, but I'm glad to be away from it now.

I'm quite grateful to the BBC. They helped me back onto the touring circuit.