With two dozen scripts to his name, playwright Sir Tom Stoppard is feted around the world—but right now he's a little stuck for inspiration.  Still, as he tells Peter Wilson, he'd rather people didn't try to help

Actor Neil Pearson reveals a hidden passion for literature and an affinity with 20th century author Henry Miller

After completing 10 films in the past two years, Colin Firth is taking a rest. He talks to Peter Wilson about his astonishingly varied career and why he hates playing the romantic lead