One of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming acting talents, Ashley Walters, joins the Hustle gang for the fourth series of BBC One’s hit drama about a group of con artists. The star of the critically acclaimed film Bullet Boy and former member of So Solid Crew plays Billy Bond.

Can you describe your character?

Billy Bond is a quick-thinking, cool and lovable pickpocket. He has spent a lot of time ducking and diving on the streets from a very young age. Although he can be cheeky, Billy still has a huge passion to achieve and progress in life, no matter what he is faced with. He is willing to learn and eager to get to the top – he wants to be the best and he has come to learn from the best crew in town.

How has Billy settled into the Hustle crew?

I feel that Billy has been able to settle into the crew very easily. He’s used to socialising with all different types of people; the only difference here is that his relationship with the crew is not a con. Billy’s admiration and respect for the crew only helps them to bond. Read more & comment »

Robert Wagner, Eighties heart-throb in Hart To Hart and best known to younger audiences as “Number Two” in the Austin Powers movies, stars in the first of a new series of BBC One’s con-man drama, Hustle.

For the first time the series goes Stateside, filming in both Los Angeles and the con man’s ultimate paradise, Las Vegas.

Having roped in movie memorabilia collector Anthony Westley, played by Robert, the team sets about convincing him that they can sell him the ultimate collectable – the famous Hollywood Sign.

Here, Robert talks to the BBC about hustling, Hollywood legends and being seduced by Jaime Murray…

What can you tell us about your character, Anthony? Read more & comment »