This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle,
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,
This other Eden, demi-paradise,
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war

Hiddleston begins, “They say Brits play the best villains, but what makes a great villain?”:

‘Firstly, you need to sound distinct. To speak with an eloquence that lets everyone know who’s in charge. A villain should have style. A suit should always be bespoke, razor-sharp like your wit. It’s important that a villain has the means to stay one step ahead. World domination starts with an attention to detail. Take this tiny switch for example, it changes everything.’

Now brace yourselves, Hiddleston continues the Richard II, Act 2, Scene 1 speech, that was cut short in the opening scene:

This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
Against the envy of less happier lands,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

It’s all mine!