There just seems to be more acceptance now of other kinds of British films, than the picture-postcard ones.

Ilike ideas writers have that I might not have written. Writers are there for a reason... to write for me.

You read a script and its based on 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Pulp Fiction', and it goes right in the bin.

I started off on stage because it was the only work I could get. I haven't been back for 11 years. I think any stage experience is good experience, as far as being an actor is concerned.

The first role I ever did... I played a Nazi skinhead.

A character I would love to play is Iago, from Othello.

Now, people can watch the entire first series over a period that would probably take you a couple of nights.