Actress

I love characters who can rile an audience so much - it means you've done your job well.

I don't think talent or an instinct for acting is something you can teach.

I love characters who can rile an audience so much - it means you've done your job well.

I'm constantly learning with each new job, especially about people, which is important for playing characters.

Liverpudlians have an amazing sense of humour, and they're very loyal and warm. All my family and friends are there, so when I'm not filming, I like to go back and catch up with everyone. We're a very close family.

I don't know if it's the way I've been brought up or if it's because I spend so much time away that I appreciate being at home so much.

As an actor, you have to find reasons why your character made her decisions, and you have to empathise with her.