Before I got Doctor Who, I went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. I went back to take the final grade exam, which is the grade you have to take before you can take the teachers diploma.

I love photography. My boyfriend's got a great camera, which I bought for his birthday.

I would like to direct. What goes on behind stage is very interesting.

The cybermen are good monsters, I think. My earliest memories are of the cybermen from when I used to watch when I was younger. It's nice to have them back.

When we went to Belfast we saw some beautiful countryside and coastlines.

After two years of doing one show, you do get attached to everyone.

Strikes always leave a bad taste with everyone.