Asked who was the show’s “most human” character on the show’s official blog, he answered: “Hmmmm, I think it’s Annie. She seems to be the one who has emerged from all the stories with the least damage to her essential spirit. If that makes sense.”

He added: “She will always look for the good in other people, she has a limitless capacity for mercy and decency, and in many ways is the most honourable of all the characters. Though to be fair I think this is in no small part down to Lenora’s extraordinary performance.”

The third series of Being Human continues with Episode 5 at 9pm on Sunday 20th February on BBC Three.