In the first of a series of interviews with leading British actors, Michael Gambon discusses his life and work, including his upbringing in Dublin and the role luck has played in guiding his career. He also talks about a selection of his most notable appearances on stage and screen, including roles in the BBC's The Singing Detective, The King's Speech, Gosford Park, Lord Marchmain in the 2008 remake of Brideshead Revisited and Professor Albus Dumbledore in JK Rowling's Harry Potter movies.