Fans were shocked when the much-loved horror drama series Penny Dreadful came to a sudden end last month, and now one the show's leading stars, Billie Piper, has revealed that she was equally upset.
The gothic-tinged Showtime series, which was filmed in Dublin, came to an abrupt end after three seasons in June, closing in a dramatic fashion which took viewers by surprise.
Now Piper, who plays Lily Frankenstein, has said that the ending also knocked the wind out of her sails.
Speaking in a Guardian Q&A, she said: "As actors, it was pretty upsetting… but I think in a way it sort of worked - everyone's story got tied up, and no-one was expecting it to be the end.
"So they sort of won in every way. It was just very sudden."
The actress also spoke about working with former Bond actor Timothy Dalton on the series.
She said of the 007 star: "I don't think I'd be able to keep it together if I shared a scene with Timothy - he makes me laugh so much.
"The twinkle in that man's eye is terrifying. He's one of the funniest people I've ever met.
"There's nothing better than seeing him stroll through Dublin in a hoodie - he dresses like a teenager, he really does, and it's the same outfit all the time. He's so handsome as well, my mum almost collapsed when she met him."
When asked during the Q&A if she had seen her ex-husband Chris Evans' stint on Top Gear, she said: "I didn't see it. Mine's all on catchup. But I'm sure he did a stellar job. And I'm sad he's leaving.
"His son would be an amazing replacement - his knowledge of cars is terrifying for a seven year old. And he's one of the most articulate and gentle little guys - his name's Noah."
Piper says she's sure Evans did a "stellar job" on Top Gear
