Every actor has the same fear – ie, you’re never going to work again.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
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Nigel Havers
b. 1952
Born in London, Nigel Havers, 74, was Bafta-nominated for his 1981 role in Chariots of Fire. His other films include A Passage to India and Empire of the Sun. On television he has appeared in Don’t Wait Up, The Charmer, Coronation Street, The Gentlemen and, most recently, Golden Boys. He has starred in West End plays and panto, and is touring his show, Talking B*ll*cks. He is married, has a daughter and lives in London.
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The king – because he’s been through quite a bit and I think he’s come out the other side brilliantly.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
When they don’t tell the truth.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
I was about six years old in a market square in Italy and my dad said, “Oh, those shorts would look perfect on you.” So he whipped my trousers off and I hadn’t got any knickers on.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
My first wife, because I left her.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
Mucking out pigs on a farm when I was 15.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
Not playing James Bond.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
Nothing at all.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
I cry all the time in front of the telly. I was doing Gogglebox with Julian Clary recently and I cried watching The Piano.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
As a perfectly decent bloke.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
That’s the 64-million-dollar question.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 August 2026 source ↗
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