I've always had this sneaking suspicion that I get a kick out of the insecurity.

The big thing that Moneypenny changed was the amount of charity work that I was able to be involved with.

If I pop off and do something drastic, everyone's going to realise because they know I'm 50. Anyway, middle-aged women are sensational.

Something like 'Sex And The City' was insulting - women all clawing on to their youth when there's such ripe territory in honestly exploring women's lives as they get older.

My father Philip was an actor and appeared in everything from 'The Onedin Line' to 'Hedda Gabler' with Dame Diana Rigg.

My best friend is my husband.

I managed to slip two children out in the middle of my career and have been lucky with all the work.