Mark Rylance has been awarded a knighthood, capping a year in which the veteran Shakespearean actor won an Oscar and two Baftas, as talent from across the performing arts was recognised in the New Year honours.
The actor said it had not been a burden to be so closely identified with one character.
If a good number of people come into a theatre because they know me from the dreaded Mrs B, I couldn’t be happier.”
Dodd said he had no plans to retire anytime soon, adding: “I’m very proud, I’m very, very happy and full of plumptiousness.”