“We should always look back on our own past with a sort of contempt, as long as the tenderness is there - but please let some of the contempt be there.”
Quote by Dennis Potter
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An interview with Dennis Potter: an edited transcript of Melvyn Bragg's interview with Dennis Potter, broadcast on the 5th of April 1994
An interview with Dennis Potter is a compilation of an in-depth conversation between Melvyn Bragg and the influential British television figure, Dennis Potter. The interview, originally broadcast on April 5, 1994, covers a range of topics, including Potter's approach to storytelling, his views on the medium of television, and his personal experiences in the industry. The transcript has been carefully edited to provide a coherent and engaging narrative of the discussion, offering readers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of television's most innovative figures. more
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Dennis Potter
Dennis Potter was a British dramatist renowned for his innovative and complex television and radio plays. His works frequently explored themes of social alienation, psychological manipulation, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and a place in the annals of British television drama. more
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