I would love it if anyone gave me the job of adapting 'The Great Gatsby,' but nobody ever does. Andrew Davies adaptgatsbygive Change image and share on social
Be careful about the advice you give, especially to your children. Andrew Davies advicecarefulchild Change image and share on social
I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff. Andrew Davies absolutelydelightpeople Change image and share on social
From time to time there is a move to do a little less in the way of period dramas, but people rebel. Audiences say we want them. There is a big hunger for them. I don't think it's sentimentality or nostalgia, it's often that they are simply the best stories. Andrew Davies audiencebigdrama share on social
One of the things I've always thought is a drag in so many period adaptations is that they are always buttoned up to the neck in so many clothes all the time. I'm always looking for excuses to get them out of their clothes. Andrew Davies adaptationbuttonclothe share on social
I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations. Andrew Davies adaptationadoreclassic Change image and share on social
The writer in movies is about as low as you can get and you really are a hired hand. You are paid a lot of money to be treated like dirt. Andrew Davies dirthandhire Change image and share on social
I remain, however, fairly optimistic for the future of period drama because it's just such a popular thing. Andrew Davies dramafairlyfuture Change image and share on social
A distinguished producer called Kenith Trodd actually lived in his office for over a year - the cleaners refused to go in because it was such a tip. Andrew Davies callcleanerdistinguish Change image and share on social
Rebecca Eaton has made an enormous contribution to the cultural life of America, and, more than that, she is one of the most fun people I know. Andrew Davies americacontributioncultural Change image and share on social
