I've played monks before. I started my film career playing a mad monk. I played Rasputin, the Pope and I played a very lecherous old priest called Father Fergusson in The Life and Loves of a She Devil. So it's quite interesting being cast as these people who are feeling guilty about their passions.

There's a very nice bit in this when I'm obviously pretty occupied about anticipating tasting a chocolate biscuit, that kind of pettiness sums up the appetite. You know here's a man with a vow of poverty, chastity and obedience, which presumably he may be observing, but what really is tempting him is the thought of a chocolate biscuit. Not a lot, just one chocolate biscuit. It's fun that.

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Father Bernard Could you describe your character?
Playing the part What's it like playing a blind man?
Practise makes perfect Did you do any practising at home?
Playing blind Did you use any special techniques?
Habit forming How does it feel to be playing a monk?
Keeping the faith Which vows would you find it hard to keep?
Tailor made Playing a part especially created for him.
Future plans Any more Randall and Hopkirk or Strange?
All-weather acting How has the filming been?
Regret nothing What's the biggest rejection you've had?
Feel the fear In real life, what's your greatest fear?
Final say Do you ever practice your final last words?
Time Lord advice Any advice for Richard Coyle?