The Story of the Costume Drama

Susan Wooldridge:
Was I a fan of Mr. Darcy? Mmmm... yes.

Andrew Billen:
The name 'Darcy' will be on Colin Firth's headstone, there's... there's no doubt about that.

Herself - Narrator:
So what is it that sets a memorable leading actor above all others?

Nina Sosanya:
A leading man has to be charming.

Charity Wakefield:
I think he's got to be a little bit heroic.

Daniela Denby-Ashe:
Having that moody, sort of dark, handsome look...

Charity Wakefield:
Got to look good in tight trousers.

Sharon Marshall:
Sean Bean - trousers on or off - fabulous.