'Othello' is the most domestic of Shakespeare's tragedies and the one that's likely to strike a personal note with a lot of… — Andrew Davies Domestic Copy Share Image
Novels often have leisurely openings; a TV drama needs an arresting opening. — Andrew Davies Arresting Copy Share Image
Most actors hate readthroughs - they're exposing themselves before they're ready to, and before they've bonded. But I love them because they… — Andrew Davies Actor Copy Share Image
People in the BBC are always dying to get out of their open-plan offices. — Andrew Davies Dying Copy Share Image
When you see two writers named on a movie, one of them did some drafts and got the boot. — Andrew Davies Boot Copy Share Image
One of the things I've always thought is a drag in so many period adaptations is that they are always buttoned up… — Andrew Davies Adaptation Copy Share Image
As a fairly innocent teenager, growing up in a village in Wales, I just thought, "God, I would like to go and… — Andrew Davies Drinking Copy Share Image
I'd love to adapt more contemporary novels. But there isn't really enough story and character to make a really satisfying serial, so… — Andrew Davies Adapt Copy Share Image
I used to have this Mercedes, a dark blue 450SLC, which was the most beautiful car. I'd like to have another unusual,… — Andrew Davies Another Copy Share Image
I was getting rewarded for writing well, from about the age of five or six. A teacher would say, "Look what Andrew… — Andrew Davies Age Copy Share Image
I suppose I have the tastes of someone who teaches at a university in the provinces. — Andrew Davies Provinces Copy Share Image
The most moving scene for me in 'Pride and Prejudice' is the Pemberley music room scene: Elizabeth has just saved Darcy's sister… — Andrew Davies Becomes Copy Share Image
People like bonnets. I don't think you can under-estimate that. — Andrew Davies Bonnets Copy Share Image
I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations. — Andrew Davies Adaptation Copy Share Image
I prefer love scenes to be shot up close with a lot of focus on eyes and mouths. Otherwise it can feel… — Andrew Davies Close Copy Share Image
