I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations. Andrew Davies adaptationadoreclassic 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 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
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 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
Look at Jane Austen. Her characters derive in a reasonably straight line from fairy tales. Andrew Davies austencharacterderive 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
Novels often have leisurely openings; a TV drama needs an arresting opening. Andrew Davies arrestdramaleisurely 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 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
