Tim Pigott-Smith is one of Britain's most loved contemporary actors. Ever since his rise to fame playing the part of Merrick in the TV adaptation of The Jewel in the Crown (an adaptation of Paul Scott's Raj Quartet), he has been consistently employed on stage and film in a huge variety of roles. Most recently he completed a long run in the title role of Mark Bartlett's award-winning play Charles III, which then transferred to Broadway. His versatility is astonishing.

Throughout this book, Pigott-Smith writes fascinatingly about theatrical, acting, and production...