I grew up listening in awe to stories of their wartime adventures. My granny, Joan, was a journalist and wrote amazing letters to my grandpa when he was a prisoner of war, while my nana, Mary, was a Land Girl, then a Wren. They were so independent, resilient and glamorous. Laura Carmichael adventureamazeawe share on social
No one goes through life thinking that they're the best friend of the lead character. Laura Carmichael characterfriendlead Change image and share on social
We all have hierarchies at work - even on set, the runner would never walk up to the director and ask for a cup of coffee. Laura Carmichael coffeecupdirector Change image and share on social
When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it's also a relief. Laura Carmichael emergefeelfilm Change image and share on social
I've not sat with my agent going: 'Where is the next hopeless girl I can play?' They just come along. Laura Carmichael agentgirlhave Change image and share on social
When I'm in a tricky situation I often think: 'What would Beyonce do?' It helps. Laura Carmichael beyoncehelpsituation Change image and share on social
I think as an actor you're used to having to travel, so wherever the work, is you're willing to go. Laura Carmichael actortravelwork Change image and share on social
