I tend to opt for relaxed family holidays when I can. Samantha Bond familyholidayopt Change image and share on social
Filming is quite exciting because every day is different, but it can involve long hours standing around in chilly locations. Theatre is a very different challenge because every night you're striving to keep it fresh, even though you might have been performing the same play for months. Samantha Bond challengechillyday share on social
Something like 'Sex And The City' was insulting - women all clawing on to their youth when there's such ripe territory in honestly exploring women's lives as they get older. Samantha Bond cityclawexplore Change image and share on social
I've always had this sneaking suspicion that I get a kick out of the insecurity. Samantha Bond haveinsecuritykick Change image and share on social
I managed to slip two children out in the middle of my career and have been lucky with all the work. Samantha Bond careerchildlucky Change image and share on social
I always have bananas with me for energy. Samantha Bond bananaenergy Change image and share on social
I grew up without the rose-tinted look at the profession many of my friends had, but I've been very lucky playing major roles in 'An Ideal Husband', 'Arcadia' and 'The Memory of Water'. Samantha Bond arcadiafriendgrow Change image and share on social
'Downton' is one of the best jobs in the world, and I'm looking forward to the next series for Maggie Smith's wicked sense of humour. Samantha Bond downtonforwardhumour Change image and share on social
I've been married to the same man - even after the separation - longer than most people in this business. I'm sick to death of people mentioning it. Samantha Bond businessdeathhave Change image and share on social
Sometimes I'll work through the crossword sections of three separate papers. Samantha Bond crosswordpapersection Change image and share on social