006 was such an interesting character and the film really explored his friendship with Bond and how it all went wrong, so it was a very personal journey for both characters.

When I first started shooting 'Sharpe,' back in the early 1990s, I'd kiss my two elder daughters goodbye at the end of August - Evie wasn't even born then - and I wouldn't see them again until Christmas. That was tough. They were hard times.

It would probably surprise people to know that I'm interested in wildlife. I read a lot of poetry, too.

Sometimes all you need is a big leap of faith.

You don't necessarily equate me with humor!