She's one of the world's most recognisable character actors with roles in Harry Potter, Black Adder and Babe 2.
But Miriam Margolyes has chosen to devote this year of her distinguished career to the work of her favourite writer.
Her show Dickens' Women is touring the country.
But first Nightline caught up with the woman whose work has spanned the big screen, the small screen, the stage and one pornographic cassette tape.
Watch the video to see the story by Ali Ikram