Actress and writer whose film roles include Nanny McPhee and Agatha Trunchbull (4,8)

I believe the answer is:
emma thompson
(Other definitions for emma thompson that I've seen before include "Theatrical 12/17/19/28 [CANTABRIGIAN]" , "Best Actress Oscar winner 1992, for "Howard's End"" .)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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