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‘THERE is a snobbish, smug kind of middleclass proselytising about it: “Because I like sushi I’m sophisticated, I’m international, I’m exotic” . . . for a plate of filthy raw fish! It doesn’t even come with chips!’

Former Doctor Who David Tennant is no fan of Japanese food

‘IF YOU become too famous, it’s hard to see beyond the actor. For instance, in the film Suffragette, Meryl Streep plays Emmeline Pankhurst, which makes it difficult to suspend your disbelief.’

Downton Abbey star Patricia Hodge dares to criticise Oscar-winner Streep

‘I THOUGHT it would be a great idea if we watched it together. But they were completely freaked out! It gave them nightmares for weeks.’

The X-Files’ Gillian Anderson on showing her young sons the sci-fi series