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 laugh…

- Richard Briers

A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever.

- Richard Briers

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…

- Richard Briers

Even with talent, it's who you meet at the right time that tips the scales.

- Richard Briers

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…

- Richard Briers

I prefer theatre but TV keeps you well known.

- Richard Briers

I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.

- Richard Briers

An hour's hard digging is a good way of getting one's mind back in the right perspective.

- Richard Briers

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…

- Richard Briers