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
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
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
Novels often have leisurely openings; a TV drama needs an arresting opening. Andrew Davies arrestdramaleisurely Change image and share on social
You're stuck with being yourself, so the important thing is to find people who like that. Andrew Davies findimportantpeople Change image and share on social
I know that a ridiculous number of classic serials have been commissioned, and that reviews show a reaction against them. The critics seem fed up. Andrew Davies classiccommissioncritic Change image and share on social
I always do like to write love stories, even if they end tragically. Andrew Davies endlovestory Change image and share on social
I prefer love scenes to be shot up close with a lot of focus on eyes and mouths. Otherwise it can feel uncomfortable and voyeuristic. Andrew Davies closeeyefeel Change image and share on social
The BBC fulfils a wonderful cultural function. Maybe the problem is that it feels it needs to be everything to everybody. Andrew Davies bbcculturalfelt Change image and share on social
I had a mother who was very emotionally demanding, wanting to be the centre of attention. As they say in EastEnders, she thought it was all about 'er. I spent a lot of time trying to work out what was going on. Andrew Davies attentioncentredemand share on social
