I have only met Prince Charles once, when he was very charming and easy to chat to. I have always had a soft spot for him, and I admire our constitutional monarchy, but Charles often comes across as eccentric, and… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
The Almeida's artistic director, Rupert Goold, brought me Mike Bartlett's 'King Charles III' with the slightly apologetic warning that it was in blank verse, but, of course, that appealed to me. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
I've played quite a lot of real people, and it carries a special responsibility. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Villains are always the best roles, but that meant that for months afterwards, all I got offered were absolute cads and bounders and really… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Performing King Charles in Mike Bartlett's astonishing play in London and New York has been one of the high points of my career. — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
My parents were fantastic. I was an only child, so I had a lot of love and too much attention. I don't think I… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
When I have a good performance, I'm wrecked at the end of it. I feel completely empty, and tears are pouring down my face… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
I have only met Prince Charles once, when he was very charming and easy to chat to. I have always had a soft spot… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
For sheer excitement, a weekend in New York is unbeatable. Arrive on Friday morning, leave on Monday night, and don't worry about jet lag… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
What makes Biarritz special, as far as I'm concerned, are the fantastic coastline, the beaches - such as the Cotes des Basques - and… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
Of course there is a danger of typecasting, and since 'Jewel in the Crown' appeared, I have had countless offers to play sadistic policemen… — Tim Pigott-Smith Copy Share Image
