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A distinguished producer called Kenith Trodd actually lived in his office for over a year - the cleaners refused to go in because it was such a tip.
Be careful about the advice you give, especially to your children.
I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations.
I always do like to write love stories, even if they end tragically.
I remain, however, fairly optimistic for the future of period drama because it's just such a popular thing.
I suppose I have the tastes of someone who teaches at a university in the provinces.
I would love it if anyone gave me the job of adapting 'The Great Gatsby,' but nobody ever does.
I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff.
My wife likes history and documentaries, but I'm not so keen on them. I generally go and do some work if there's one of those on.
'Othello' is the most domestic of Shakespeare's tragedies and the one that's likely to strike a personal note with a lot of people... →
People in the BBC are always dying to get out of their open-plan offices.
People like bonnets. I don't think you can under-estimate that.
Rebecca Eaton has made an enormous contribution to the cultural life of America, and, more than that, she is one of the most fun people I know.
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