People like bonnets. I don't think you can under-estimate that. Andrew Davies bonnetestimatepeople 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
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. Andrew Davies actoraffectbond 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
When you see two writers named on a movie, one of them did some drafts and got the boot. Andrew Davies bootdraftmovie Change image and share on social
I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations. Andrew Davies adaptationadoreclassic 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
The most moving scene for me in 'Pride and Prejudice' is the Pemberley music room scene: Elizabeth has just saved Darcy's sister from embarrassment and confusion, and as the music plays on, Darcy's look of gratitude becomes a look of love, which we see reciprocated in Elizabeth's eyes. Andrew Davies confusiondarcyelizabeth share on social
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. Andrew Davies adaptcharactercontemporary Change image and share on social