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 Read Quote
I’m absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff. Andrew Davies Read Quote
Novels often have leisurely openings; a TV drama needs an arresting opening. Andrew Davies Read Quote
Plan for each episode to be a satisfying experience, but still leave the audience thinking, ‘Oh, my God! Now what?’ Andrew Davies Read Quote