Q & A with Emma Thompson

I know I am a bit slow on the uptake sometimes, but having asked the questions, when will we see the answers?? Am I missing something - I thought it was supposed to be on Friday 7th. Are they on another thread?Please tell me I am not as daft as I think I am

Does your Peter Rabbit resemble Stephen Fry at all? Please tell me he does.

What is your view of the roles available to women in theatre, TV and film: does it get more difficult?

Can you tell us a bit about your relationship with Scotland?

Of all the characters you've played, do you have a favourite role?

I like Emma Thompson, I really do, she is a wondeerful actress as her mother and sister are too. However, why write a book based on a well loved classic character from another author. She obviously has talent why not choose her own character?

GoodNight all , sweet dreams

the illustrations look marvellous .What an incredible amazing venture to
be involved in!

Woh! He's visiting Scotland? Do you think he could pop in to Glasgow and visit my grandaughter?

Can't wait to see the book - have such strong childhood memories of Hunca Munca and Benjamin Bunny as well as Peter Rabbit. Will you being writing more children's books, and would you consider something like an illustrated poetry book as a gentle introduction to the songs of Victor Jara for children?

How does your daughter like the new Peter Rabbit books - was she your inspiration for writing the new stories?

Does MR MacGRegor have family in Scotland and does Peter get into a pickle in his garden?
Does Peter have Scottish cousins ofr his sisters to play with ?

what would Beatrix Potter think of this ?

Which Peter Rabbit character do you think most resembles you?

Thanks Cari I shall reserve judgement and start saving for the cheaper version!
I would just like to say to Emma - a propos of nothing - that The Winter Guest which she made with her Mum some few years ago, is absolutely my most fave film of all time, probably partly because the area is so familiar to me as is the weather (!) but also the story line is close to my heart. If I want to have a good old blub and a laugh, I watch it and achieve all emotions /

Did you run your ideas for the book past your daughter before finally deciding on a story?

Is Finlay, the giant rabbit that Peter meets when he is in Scotland based on someone we know like Robbie Coltrane or Billy Connolly as you "acted" with both in the latest Pixar film Brave?

Slainte!

What do you think makes the 'magic' Peter Rabbit is so loved for?

What is the age of Peter Rabbit now. Is he a "boy" or a "man"?

Does the 'new' Peter Rabbit book contain illustrations by you or your lovely mother (she looks as though she ought to be able to draw!)?

Hello Emma

I would like to ask what your reaction was when you were approached to write the book? Following in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter must have been a scary prospect.

Thank you

I would like to ask Emma whether she was torn between writing and acting when she started her career?