My first major role was in a play called 'Through the Leaves.'

Inspector Rebus is a great character, so when the opportunity came up to revive the role for 'BBC Children in Need,' and really have a bit of fun with it, I was happy to take part.

Canada is preparing to play a major role in the continued stability and security of Afghanistan through ISAF.

Bio-Technology is expected to play a major role in improving productivity.

In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. It's nauseating, programme after programme.

The establishment is a dirty, dangerous beast, and the BBC is a mouthpiece for that.