Story and Character

'Owen's thorough research and penetrating questions are what make this book ... the conversation is hilarious as well as informative, and budding screenwriters should pay close attention to extraordinary nuggets' GUARDIAN



'A fascinating, insightful collection' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY



Covering the cream of British screenwriters, this gives a deep insight into the film industry and the way that classic British films came to be.



Featuring conversations with the writers of, among other films, The Full Monty, Billy Elliot, Four Weddings and a Funeral, 24-Hour Party People, The Wings of a Dove, The World is Not Enough and A World Apart, this is an in-depth study of ten of the top names in British screenwriting.



Lively and funny, challenging and revealing, this series of exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of contemporary British cinema provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the movie business, essential both for aspiring writers, industry insiders and film fans.



Featured are interviews with Shawn Slovo, William Boyd, Rupert Preston, Richard Curtis, Lee Hall, Simon Beaufoy, Hossein Amini, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade.