Food for thought: Dame Diana Rigg

She shares his week in culture...

Dame Diana Rigg shares her week of culture (Rex Features)

The actress will be appearing in the new series of Game of Thrones reprising the role of Lady Olenna Redwyne – also known as the Queen of Thorns – in Season 5, which airs in April. She tells Charlotte Cripps about her week’s reading, watching and listening...

Sunday

I went to see Ruaraidh Murray’s very good one man show Big Sean, Mikey and Me at The Vaults which had been an Edinburgh Festival Fringe sell-out. In the bar, there were four naked accountants who could do your books if you wanted.

Monday

I vote for the Oscars so I get all the DVDs. I watched American Sniper, which is an absolutely amazing and brilliantly directed film.

Tuesday

I read To a Mountain in Tibet by Colin Thubron – I love it because it’s like travelling. I generally read before I go to bed and this transports me to Tibet in the most comfortable way possible, from my bed.

Wednesday

I love classical music and listened to Mahler’s Symphony No 4. It’s very dramatic.

Thursday

I watched The Judge, which has some brilliant performances, by Robert Downey Jnr in particular.

Friday

I love Mastermind. It’s touching that people spend so much time learning. I do have quite good general knowledge but I wouldn’t consider going on the show. I also like watching Only Connect.

Saturday

I read Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stout – it’s a collection of short stories that are interconnected, and beautifully written.