The Parent Trap wouldn't have been as special without the remarkable performances by Hayley Mills.

When I was young, I was told that I had a sulky, pouty face.

The studio thought I was crazy to perform all of my own fencing stunts, but I loved it.

Lost in a crowd of greats, not a single Oscar. That's showbiz.

I have always worked very hard in my career. Always working towards a good moment. And when you plan, the rewards appear.

I left the Army in 2000 and went into industry before I started appearing on TV in 2003. My best job there was on a series called 'Crafty Tricks Of War' for the BBC. I loved that because it celebrated how clever and inventive people are and the ingenuity that goes into solving problems.

Without Police Woman I wouldn't have had a career. The show started about the same time the women's movement was taking off. Ours was the first prime-time one-hour show featuring a strong, professional woman. It paved the way for other series to follow.

Being at the mercy of the acting profession, in the early days of one's career, is really brutal and feels like you have no control over your life, at all.