I remain, however, fairly optimistic for the future of period drama because it's just such a popular thing. — Andrew Davies Because Copy Share Image
Look at Jane Austen. Her characters derive in a reasonably straight line from fairy tales. — Andrew Davies Austen 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… — Andrew Davies America Copy Share Image
I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff. — Andrew Davies Absolutely Copy Share Image
You're stuck with being yourself, so the important thing is to find people who like that. — Andrew Davies Being yourself 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 Audience 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… — Andrew Davies Bills 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… — Andrew Davies Adapt 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… — Andrew Davies About Copy Share Image
I would love it if anyone gave me the job of adapting 'The Great Gatsby,' but nobody ever does. — Andrew Davies Adapting 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,… — Andrew Davies American Copy Share Image
The joy of writing drama is putting yourself into different people's heads. — Andrew Davies Different Copy Share Image
The writer in movies is about as low as you can get and you really are a hired hand. You are paid… — Andrew Davies About Copy Share Image
I got quite cross when I heard about Emma Thompson adapting 'Sense and Sensibility.' It was absolutely childish of me, but I… — Andrew Davies About Copy Share Image
I know that a ridiculous number of classic serials have been commissioned, and that reviews show a reaction against them. The critics… — Andrew Davies Against Copy Share Image
An adaptation I was working on of Trollope's 'The Pallisers' has been axed by the BBC... I was also going to do… — Andrew Davies Adaptation Copy Share Image
I always do like to write love stories, even if they end tragically. — Andrew Davies Always Copy Share Image
A distinguished producer called Kenith Trodd actually lived in his office for over a year - the cleaners refused to go in… — Andrew Davies Actually Copy Share Image
My wife likes history and documentaries, but I'm not so keen on them. I generally go and do some work if there's… — Andrew Davies Documentaries Copy Share Image
Be careful about the advice you give, especially to your children. — Andrew Davies About Copy Share Image
The older I get, the more fun it is to write young people. It's just a holiday from what is becoming old… — Andrew Davies Age Copy Share Image
The BBC fulfils a wonderful cultural function. Maybe the problem is that it feels it needs to be everything to everybody. — Andrew Davies Bbc Copy Share Image
From time to time there is a move to do a little less in the way of period dramas, but people rebel.… — Andrew Davies Audience Copy Share Image
'Affinity' is beautiful and intense, with no laughs. It's a rather delicate and emotional love story, with a spooky element. — Andrew Davies Affinity Copy Share Image
