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'Affinity' is beautiful and intense, with no laughs. It's a rather delicate and emotional love story, with a spooky element.
You're stuck with being yourself, so the important thing is to find people who like that.
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.
Look at Jane Austen. Her characters derive in a reasonably straight line from fairy tales.
One of the things I've always thought is a drag in so many period adaptations is that they are always buttoned up to the neck in so many clothes... →
The most moving scene for me in 'Pride and Prejudice' is the Pemberley music room scene: Elizabeth has just saved Darcy's sister from... →
From time to time there is a move to do a little less in the way of period dramas, but people rebel. Audiences say we want them. There is a big... →
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.
The BBC fulfils a wonderful cultural function. Maybe the problem is that it feels it needs to be everything to everybody.
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 of it. I... →
Novels often have leisurely openings; a TV drama needs an arresting opening.
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.
Plan for each episode to be a satisfying experience, but still leave the audience thinking, 'Oh, my God! Now what?'
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