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 Copy Share Image
I remain, however, fairly optimistic for the future of period drama because it's just such a popular thing. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
Look at Jane Austen. Her characters derive in a reasonably straight line from fairy tales. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
Rebecca Eaton has made an enormous contribution to the cultural life of America, and, more than that, she is one of the most fun… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
You're stuck with being yourself, so the important thing is to find people who like that. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
Plan for each episode to be a satisfying experience, but still leave the audience thinking, 'Oh, my God! Now what?' — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I had a very high opinion of my father's judgement of things and he said, "You better get a job that pays the bills… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I'm glad nobody has asked me to adapt 'Wuthering Heights' because I think I would make a mess of it. Everybody makes a mess… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I had a mother who was very emotionally demanding, wanting to be the centre of attention. As they say in EastEnders, she thought it… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I would love it if anyone gave me the job of adapting 'The Great Gatsby,' but nobody ever does. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
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… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
The joy of writing drama is putting yourself into different people's heads. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
