Books to die for: The Witness for the Prosecution cast reveal their favourite page-turners

I loved its darkness. The story takes place at a sad time, post-First World War, and it got me thinking of my great-grandad, who died on the Somme. It was a really interesting time for literature.

Aside from Christie, which is your favourite murder mystery?

My favourite stories that involve murder are not exactly mysteries – Albert Camus’ The Stranger is one of my absolute favourites, it’s brilliant. And I love Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment. I’m really interested in the perspective from inside of the accused, the guilty or the innocent. One of my favourite novels is Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast. I love its transience, its honesty, its hopelessness and its hopefulness. Spending a lot of time on the road is something I can really identify with.

What book do you want to find in your Christmas stocking?

I would love Dennis Feldman’s Hollywood Boulevard, which is an amazing set of photos that Feldman took in the 60s and 70s. Portraits of regular people walking up and down the street.