Joanne Froggatt

“My mum said she remembers me asking her if she'd take me to ballet lessons when I was about two and a half. She said I could barely speak, and yet was asking for ballet lessons.”

“If you're wearing something I like, I will come over and ask where you got it from. I'm not shy!”

“In true-life dramas, you have to do so much research. It's a big responsibility to make sure things are as correct as possible. In 'Robin Hood', you have more artistic license - it's all action, adventure and reaction. This gives everyone a chance to make their characters their own and to make them believable.”

“I'm happy with the way I look but I'm not Hollywood beautiful.”

“There's an interesting mix to 'Robin Hood' because it's kind of modern but medieval. There is a blend of adventure with a very modern feel.”

“The fragrance that suits me best is Romance by Ralph Lauren. It seems to blend into my chemistry, so it is nice and subtle. I don't like to be doused in scent. This one is feminine, fresh and a bit musky.”

“I've rarely played glamorous roles. I don't mind looking plain on camera.”

“I want the chance to play very different characters, and I've always wanted to do more films.”

“The most I've spent on shoes were a pair from Kurt Geiger for £250.”

“It's not that anything has changed about me, and, it's a cliche, but I think that as you get older, you learn to accept who you are, and you feel more comfortable in your own skin.”

“I use mainly products by Dermalogica. They have specialized formulas to target specific skin needs, which I like. It works well for my sensitive skin.”

“You can have a great script, and it can be a great show, but for whatever reason, it just doesn't take the public's interest.”

“Fashion does seem to have a '20s comeback every few seasons, and I completely see why. It's a very feminine look: the fabrics and the shapes are very pretty and distinctive.”

“I like 'X Factor' as much as the next person, but I do get overwhelmed with the amount of reality TV. It's such cheap programming and such a load of rubbish, most of it.”

“My skin doesn't look as good when I'm not eating enough fruits and vegetables, so I try to eat plenty.”

“As an actor, or as a person, I like to do things that are challenging.”

“I have to admit, I go through phases of being good and bad. When I'm being good, I go to the gym three to four times a week. I do much better in a class with other people. I like aerobics and circuit training.”

“I was neurotic and weird from an early age.”

“When something is dramatized, it provokes a much more emotive response than just hearing a story on the news.”

“When I'm filming, I live out of a suitcase, so everything is thrown everywhere. In real life, I'm a bit tidier.”