The campaign star had only glowing remarks for the ‘breathtakingly talented’ Bailey in return.

‘I’ve known him for several years. He’s very supportive of the arts in England, especially theatre,’ Redmayne told us. ‘When he asked me to do the campaign, I thought it was a real privilege.’

Redmayne said his own fashion nous might be slightly less sophisticated than the Burberry ads suggested.

‘I’m actually colour-blind,’ he said. ‘I’m never sure if it matches or works.’

It matches, Eddie. It works, too...

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