British - Writer | September 20, 1936 -
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
KnowRidiculousReactionClassicUp
I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations.
FeelDoingClassicLimitationsAdore
I'd love to adapt more contemporary novels. But there isn't really enough story and character to make a really satisfying serial, so they tend to be single dramas.
LoveCharacterStoryEnoughAdapt
I remain, however, fairly optimistic for the future of period drama because it's just such a popular thing.
FutureDramaBecauseJustOptimistic
Most actors hate readthroughs - they're exposing themselves before they're ready to, and before they've bonded. But I love them because they give us all the first inkling of what the whole show is going to be like, how each part affects every other part, and we won't see that again until it's all edited together.
LoveHateTogetherReadyFirstSee
People in the BBC are always dying to get out of their open-plan offices.
PeopleDyingAlwaysOutGetBBC
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.
YearGoOfficeOverProducerLived
I used to have this Mercedes, a dark blue 450SLC, which was the most beautiful car. I'd like to have another unusual, beautiful car.
CarBeautifulBlueDarkMercedes
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.
BestPeopleThinkBetterAmerican
Be careful about the advice you give, especially to your children.
ChildrenAdviceYouBe CarefulGive
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.
LifeFunPeopleAmericaKnowShe
Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Andrew Davies quotes