Or what about Eric?
Apart from anything, HBO is a sister to DC in the Warner Bros. Neal Streets theatre slate is overseen by co-founder Caro Newling.
Her optimism has its limits.
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She would like to see these dramas protected, including by expanding the UKs tax breaks regime.
Harris was instrumental in lobbying the British government for production incentives a decade ago.
She explains: The reason the UK punches above its weight is because weve got such amazing writing talent.
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So yes, I think there could be some additional support.
Harris acknowledges that this is only possible with the BBCs commitment.
She talks fondly of the British broadcaster, having previously served as its head of drama commissioning.
Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Pope said this week that the delays are untenable.
There have always been lags, particularly if youre relying on a key piece of casting.
Has Neal Street given thought to aCall the Midwifemovie?
Yeah, potentially, Harris replies.
Downton Abbeyhas made a huge success of the movies … and obviouslyPeaky Blindersis now doing a movie.
Its been really instrumental in allowing us to keep going, she adds.
You cant run a company simply by making single films and short-form serials.
She adds: Its a way off yet …
I dont think anyone is expecting these films to come out next year or the year after.
