Taking the humour out of Dickens, it's not Dickens any more.

Taking the humour out of Dickens, it's not Dickens any more.

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.

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.

I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations.

People like bonnets. I don't think you can under-estimate that.

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.