Given that she’s playing the universe’s greatest assassin, Sooz Kempner is disarmingly cheerful when she logs in to our video chat. “Hello!” she beams, with a broad smile on her face. “Obviously, taking on this role is incredibly daunting, what with Doctor Who being a huge global BBC institution. I do feel a huge responsibility. I’m part of the Doctor Who universe now, and that can never be taken away. It’s absolutely amazing.”
Actress and comedian Sooz Kempner.