The BBC fulfils a wonderful cultural function. Maybe the problem is that it feels it needs to be everything to everybody.

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• Andrew Davies:

  I got quite cross when I heard about Emma Thompson adapting 'Sense and Sensibility.' It was absolut

• Andrew Davies:

  Look at Jane Austen. Her characters derive in a reasonably straight line from fairy tales.

• Andrew Davies:

  I know that a ridiculous number of classic serials have been commissioned, and that reviews show a

• Andrew Davies:

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

• Andrew Davies:

  I'd love to adapt more contemporary novels. But there isn't really enough story and character to ma

• Ned Tanen:

  There's nothing like a hit movie to make you think you're one of the chosen people. It's amazing ho

• Ned Tanen:

  Every woman has had the guy she's broken up with park across the street and stare at her door. Ever

• Ned Tanen:

  If you really don't care what an audience thinks, make a home movie and show it on your wall.

• Anne Meara:

  I don't drink liquor, but I do like chocolate ice cream soda.

• Anne Meara:

  I love documentaries and the computer. I am a little addicted to the computer, and that relaxes me.