Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware Claire Foy
Feb 4, 2026
Claire Foy, award-winning British actress known for The Crown and H Is for Hawk, chats about training with goshawks and the film’s intense long takes. She recalls family food memories, her mum’s legendary spag bol, quirky baking tips, and life changes after a parasite diagnosis. Light, funny, and candid conversation about films, routines, and memorable meals.
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Long Undiagnosed Parasites After Travel
- Claire Foy described losing weight and persistent hunger for years before doctors found parasites from travel to Morocco.
- She treated it with non‑antibiotic remedies and gave up caffeine during the recovery period.
Acting With A Wild Co‑Star Changes Improv
- Working with a wild goshawk compressed improvisation because the bird's actions were unpredictable and raw.
- Claire had to both react to Mabel and shape scenes as the only human actor in the room.
The Hawk As A Metaphor For Detachment
- The film uses Mabel's apparent aloofness to explore grief and emotional detachment.
- Claire notes Helen initially envies the hawk's ability to be disconnected but then forms an attachment.
