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What‘s the view from your sofa?

Here’s another couch! The walls are adorned with a multitude of art pieces. I’ve received quite a bit from my mom over time. For my 40th birthday, my husband Alexander Hanson surprised me with a stunning painting depicting the Philharmonic Orchestra. There are family photos scattered everywhere, along with tiny onyx angels sent by my father-in-law that protect our family. I tend to keep my spirituality discreet.

What have you enjoyed on TV recently?

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed “Alma’s Not Normal,” and the fact that I recognize Siobhan Finneran from “Downton Abbey” and Lorraine Ashbourne from “A Bunch of Amateurs” and “The Queen and I” makes it even more enjoyable for me. I always appreciate watching familiar faces.

Who controls the remote at home?

In our household, we often struggle to agree on what TV show to watch together. There are times when I’ll suggest to my partner, “You might want to catch this when I’m not around.” When it comes to operating the remote control, he usually takes charge because I’ve become clueless about how modern devices work. When I’m away filming for The Marlow Murder Club, I can only watch BBC channels since that’s the only button I know how to press.

What’s your earliest TV memory?

At the age of four, my father, Philip Bond, was starring in Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles. While sitting on his lap, I watched him perish in the sand dunes, weeping profusely. He held me close, saying “But darling, I’m here,” a statement that I couldn’t distinguish from reality. It remains unclear to me why he believed it was acceptable for me to witness my father’s death.

The Marlow Murder Club is part of the cosy crime genre. Why do you think it’s so popular?

I strongly dislike the phrase ‘cozy crime’, yet if the storylines are engaging, stimulating, and provoke thought, and they don’t involve graphic violence, that’s very attractive to me. I adore shows like Happy Valley and am a huge fan of Sarah Lancashire. Generally, I prefer not to watch violent content on TV. This preference might have stemmed when I became a parent 30 years ago with my daughter Molly and son Tom.

As I, the film’s protagonist Judith Potts, immerse myself in countless aquatic escapades, I often find myself sharing the water with a swimming doppelganger. Experiencing such duality is a fascinating blend of physical mimicry and personal detachment – quite the intriguing exercise in empathy!

Judith primarily sticks to breaststroke swimming, whereas my partner Belinda excels in this sport; she’s even conquered the English Channel! We’ve both taken lessons together and she’s simply charming. At times, I find myself questioning whether I’m swimming or it’s her who’s taking charge!

Judith is a crossword setter — are you a fan of them yourself?

I have a fondness for puzzling out cryptic crosswords. Once, in a play titled “Amy’s View,” I shared the stage with the esteemed Judi Dench. On opening night, I prepared a crossword filled with clues for my fellow cast members. Admittedly, it wasn’t overly complex, but Judi is quite adept at solving crosswords!

Leaving Bristol Old Vic Theatre School marked the beginning of your acting career. Would you say it’s essential for every actor to have a similar experience?

If given the chance, I affirm it. Following my stint at drama school, securing employment was crucial to obtain an Equity card. Afterwards, I needed to spend 32 weeks working in the provinces before I could move on to the West End. When we had a thriving repertory system (now struggling), that’s how it went.

Performing Shakespearean roles can be quite demanding – my initial foray into this realm was Romeo and Juliet alongside Kenneth Branagh back in 1986. In my first three years in the acting profession, I managed to tackle approximately 27 plays altogether. A common predicament faced by actors transitioning from television to the stage is that they may not yet possess the essential skills of the craft.

Did you always want to be an actor?

Instead of becoming a ballerina, my growth spurt transformed me from a bony teen to a more curvaceous 15-year-old, preventing me from attending the senior ballet school. Instead, I landed a role in our school play, Electra, and told my mom that if I couldn’t be a ballerina, I wanted to become an actor. She was taken aback by this decision and insisted I learn shorthand and typing skills, which fortunately have remained unused for me. However, a moment of pride came when Judith used her touch typing abilities in the play Murder Club to solve a mystery.

2025-03-25 01:04

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