A top comedy actor, Sachs is best known as Manuel in Fawlty Towers. In Shada he plays the ruthlessly evil Skagra. He spoke about bad shirts and bad guys.

What is the most bizarre book you have ever read?

What was your worst lapse of fashion in the seventies?

How do you imagine your character's appearance?

How well do you know Douglas Adams' work?

Is sci fi acting very different to drama?

Do you enjoy playing the bad guy?

Did you watch Doctor Who at all?

Are you daunted by working with a robot dog?