James Purefoy ('Solomon Kane')

The Somerset-born actor puts his West Country tones to good use as the titular anti-hero in Solomon Kane, a refreshingly British action romp set in the demon-infested 16th Century. Purefoy, no stranger to historical settings thanks to his roles in Rome, A Knight's Tale and Vanity Fair, hooked up with DS for a chinwag about his latest project. He tells us about the arduous filming process, how Solomon compares to the mighty Ian Botham and discusses the possibilities of further adventures as the morally ambiguous swordsman...