Eddie Izzard on overcoming his childhood fears

The actor stars in new release, Victoria and Abdul

Eddie Izzard speaks to Magic Radio
Published 14th Sep 2017

Ahead of the new true-story film, 'Victoria and Abdul', we speak to starring actor, Eddie Izzard.

Based on the unlikely true story of the friendship between Queen Victoria and a young Indian clerk, the film marks Izzard's first period role.

But as we found out; the actor, writer and comedian isn't one to shy away from a challenge.

An advocate of the mantra that we've "one life; live it to the full", for Izzard this has meant overcoming his childhood fears head on. (Afraid of flying, the actor took to the skies to learn how to pilot a plane!)

Watch the interview in full to discover what he believes is the key to his confidence…