America does not like people being not nice to dogs.

You don't buy evil characters lattes. That's not normal behavior.

I'm proud of the fact that Downton Abbey was born in a recession, at a time when ITV had dropped a lot of drama programmes. And I know that because I was out of work at the time!

And there are lots of moments when I think, ‘What am I doing as an actor? I can’t act!’

I just want to say thank you to everyone who watched and tuned in and loved my evil gayness.

I'm a working class lad.

My girlfriend is a great support, and I've got a big circle of mates who keep my feet on the ground.