“I built up a knowledge of 1960s and '70s British films because my dad used to work nights, and I'd sit up with my mum and watch films - 'How I Won the War' and the films of Richard Lester, Karel Reisz and John Schlesinger.” WarFilmUsedNightWatchesDadBuiltMy DadBritishMum1960sBritish Film Author:Nick Moran
“As a black actress, all I was offered in British film was the best friend role, whereas in television, I was offered a whole spectrum of parts.” WholeFilmBlackRolesTvsBritishActressesSpectrumBritish Film Author:Sophie Okonedo
“British films are all "room with a view and a staircase and a pond."” FilmRoomsViewsBritishPondsStaircasesRoom With A ViewBritish Film Author:Ben Dreyfuss
“It's weathered many a storm, but the British film industry is, thankfully, still afloat.” StillsFilmIndustryBritishStormFilm IndustryWeatheredBritish Film Author:Peter Capaldi
“Id love to work in the States; Id love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well.” WellsStatesPlayFilmScriptsBritishBritish Film Author:Laura Carmichael