It's all in a day's work for high-flying literary agent Alexander; manuscripts to read, deals to be done, celebrity clients to be taken out to lunch, but first there is an author to deal with whose latest book the agent thinks is, frankly, not up to scratch. However he hadn't counted on the author's resourcefulness.
Acting
Maureen Lipman steals every scene she's in
Writing
Sharp dialogue that understands publishing's rot
Direction
Manning's control keeps the tension coiled tight
Director
Lesley Manning
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lesley Manning directed the infamous 1992 BBC Ghostwatch, making this her rare return to screen after that broadcasting scandal.
The film was shot in actual London publishing houses, with real editors appearing as extras—industry insiders reportedly squirmed at the accuracy.
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