Gary Oldman Says He’s Softer Than Slow Horses’ Jackson Lamb

Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb in the show Slow Horses.

Lamb is rude, messy and often says things that make people uncomfortable.

Oldman says he is much gentler in real life and tries to avoid arguments.

He also says he no longer smokes or drinks.

In the show, Lamb leads spies who have made serious mistakes at work.

These spies are sent to a place called Slough House.

They are given boring jobs but often become involved in dangerous investigations.

Oldman says people enjoy the show because its spies have ordinary problems instead of being perfect heroes.

The sixth season is scheduled to arrive on September 16.