About Nothing. He has also continued to work in television; his credits there include “Stan Lee’s Lucky Man” and the BBC drama Poldark as Sir Francis Basset. Billington in 2018 for The Guardian referred to Hopkins as "one of our best Shakespearean actors", and he was named one of "10 best British actors on stage now" in The Times article by Dominic Maxwell. Interview for the Midsomer Murders Society Hopkins thinks that the whole concept of the Midsomer Murders series is based on the idea of presenting serenity in an issued society. He considers that show is crucial for almost everyone because it demonstrates how all the problems can be solved, where good wins over evil, and everyone returns to the ordinary life once all is done. Hopkins joined the television show when it already had vast popularity. Therefore, as he states, "a bit more pressure was on me than the other guys". Hopkins describes his character as a person who is unwelcoming towards the countryside. He prefers city life and always looks for the method to escape but never achieves it. The relationship between Sergeant Dan Scott (Hopkins’s role) and Detective chief inspector (DCI) Barnaby (John Nettles's role) was tense at the beginning, but eventually became smoother, despite Barnaby’s disapproval of Scott’s ways. The character Scott and the actor Hopkins have quite different attitudes towards country life.; Hopkins feels delighted about spending time in the country. Midsomer Murders allowed him to get to know other great British actors including Diana Quick and Steve Redgrave. While filming the show, John got a chance to participate in a movie made by his friends in Prague. His character was a man who woke up in Prague with amnesia. He said he enjoyed playing an "action hero". Interview of John Hopkins on Christmas & The Festive Episode John Hopkins stated that he enjoys getting away on Christmas holidays to Lake District, Peak District or Wales. He and his friends climb mountains between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. Those days remind him of childhood. Before the trip, Hopkins visits his family. Together they eat and watch Midsomer Murders, and recount stories from the past. However, one Christmas he had to spend shooting for the TV show. The shooting was in an old abandoned house which was reputed to be haunted. Hopkins recalled wondering what story was behind the house and the atmosphere it