Michael Bates was a very funny actor; he'd served in India, could speak Urdu, and had great comic timing.

There are occasions when I've had beef, but I generally tend to avoid it, as a nod towards my parents' culture.

I have issues with inheritance tax, particularly coming from a migrant family. My dad has worked incredibly hard all his life, so it seems odd to me that someone who has gone through that experience and has managed to save then gets taxed for dying.

The Kumars... played on five continents, and even when I came up with the idea I was slightly surprised that no one else had.

I make terrible jokes every time I go into a hospital. I think it's a defence mechanism.

I think family, friends and a sense of community give you greater happiness than money. But, of course, one has to have a minimum on which to live. The joy I get from sitting around and having a laugh is immeasurable - much greater than anything that I have ever bought.

I might do a fitness video. Actually, more of a fatness video.