An adaptation I was working on of Trollope's 'The Pallisers' has been axed by the BBC... I was also going to do Dickens' 'Dombey and Son' but they've asked me to do 'David Copperfield' instead. Andrew Davies adaptationaskaxe 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
I'm not one of these people who say how much better American drama is than English. I find it mostly too American, except for The Sopranos, which I think is the best thing. Andrew Davies americandramaenglish Change image and share on social
I got quite cross when I heard about Emma Thompson adapting 'Sense and Sensibility.' It was absolutely childish of me, but I thought, 'I should be doing that. They didn't even ask me.' Some mistake, surely. Andrew Davies absolutelyadaptchildish share on social
Plan for each episode to be a satisfying experience, but still leave the audience thinking, 'Oh, my God! Now what?' Andrew Davies audienceepisodeexperience Change image and share on social
I'm glad nobody has asked me to adapt 'Wuthering Heights' because I think I would make a mess of it. Everybody makes a mess of it. I think the Bronte Sisters are mad. Andrew Davies adaptaskbronte 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
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
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
Be careful about the advice you give, especially to your children. Andrew Davies advicecarefulchild Change image and share on social
