1.
I make it a point of honour to have a couple of gnomes in my garden as silent testimony to the right of gnome-lovers everywhere to do their own thing without fear of snide remarks.
Richard Briers
2.
A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever.
Richard Briers
3.
I love the part of Hector as it takes me back to playing eccentric parts. He is a funny character, which is fine by me as I've been playing for laughs for decades now! It's lovely to get a laugh; it's the best thing in the world!
Richard Briers
4.
I have been in the series for over 3 years - 3 series. There will be a fourth series next year which of course I won't be in because I'm now dead. So in total I appeared in 25 episodes.
Richard Briers
5.
An hour's hard digging is a good way of getting one's mind back in the right perspective.
Richard Briers
6.
I prefer theatre but TV keeps you well known.
Richard Briers
7.
I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.
Richard Briers
8.
Even with talent, it's who you meet at the right time that tips the scales.
Richard Briers
9.
I knew absolutely nothing about acting, and had to be taught everything. Some people are born naturals and know how to walk, talk and hold themselves. I didn't and had to learn everything.
Richard Briers
