Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson was a synthespian whom Bernice Summerfield chose to play herself in a docudrama about her life. (PROSE: Digging up the Past)

Behind the scenes
The illustrations of Benny on the covers of the Virgin New Adventures were based on Emma Thompson's likeness.

Her parents are DWU alumni Eric Thompson and Phyllida Law.

Russell T Davies reused the name of Vivien Rook, albeit spelt Vivienne Rook, for Thompson's character in the 2019 television series.