I joined an amateur drama group as a teenager, fell in love with theatre, and it totally changed my life.
Some actors retire, and some don’t.
That’s humour – doing what funny people have done since comedy began without being edgy and pushing boundaries.
Classic comedy is classic comedy, and it will go on for years.
I am thrilled to be taking part in ‘Hogfather.’ I am a huge fan of Terry Pratchett’s books, and to play the part of Albert is going to be great fun.
A lot of TV has moved away from family viewing. But with ‘The Royal Bodyguard,’ we have tried to make a show when no one will be worried about sitting there with their kids or their grandma.
I was 25 when I’d told my parents that I was giving up steady work as an electrician to become an actor. They couldn’t have been less enthusiastic if I’d proposed starting a commercial newt-breeding operation in the bathroom.
I’m an actor, and so of course I want to see TV companies making good dramas. I want that to be a priority.
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