Vicky McClure

I've always been a happy-go-lucky person. I haven't got any dark tales, I didn't draw on my own past, I'm from a very normal stable background and had an amazing childhood, and I haven't got any complaints really.

I get to have Sunday lunch at my mum's, pick my nephew up from school now and then: it's a very normal life.

When I watch cop shows, I really enjoy them because you can really follow the story and get involved, and the characters are always really interesting.

Oh, I love Nottingham. I know some people go, 'Oh God, there's not much going off there,' but I like staying in and going round to my mum and dads for a Sunday roast.

I don't need a trailer; I don't need to have the luxuries of what is Hollywood, which is why I'm probably not so desperate to get there.

My first job ever was on 'Peak Practice.' I just had to walk up the stairs. They kept the take where I slipped slightly, which was annoying.

There are lots of people who haven't been to drama school who have great talent and can be discovered.

I'd like to do something where there's a strong female character and some action. I've done a few stunts in the past.

If you have a passion and love for something, it's hard to give it up. I had jobs where the people were helpful and let me go to auditions, and I'd make up the hours another day. I was lucky in that respect: I could afford to get to London.

I'm strong. I like to mother people, look after people. I lead the gang.