It's hard being gay in Edwardian times.

My mom and dad put my brother and sister through university and they were very keen for us to have an academic background just to give us a chance.

Because youve done the horrible jobs, it gives you an even grittier determination to succeed.

It's not just modern-day society that is liberal.

I think because of my background - I went through university and did an academic career and fell into acting - I've never had a game plan for my career because I got into it quite ad hoc.

Most actors will tell you that villains are the most interesting to play.

I'm a working class lad.