I suppose the most fun I had was on the second film.

It sounded like a lot of fun, so I agreed to come over and do it. I think it's lovely and the fans totally enjoy it.

George Lucas was casting about and had heard favourable things about my work in Clockwork Orange and asked me to come in, which of course I did even though no one knew what the film was about!

I do remember smiling quite a bit inside it though since I knew it wouldn't be seen on film - so of course while the poor planet is being blown up I'm smiling and laughing like mad!

So I went to George and told him I had the opportunity to become the figurehead of a government safety campaign, and he agreed to give me the week off and reschedule shooting!

I love Tinkle, it's really the most fun I've had in years.