Big news. Peter Moffat, writer of the very enjoyable lawyer dramas North Square and Silk, and also of The Village, which was Downton Abbey as re-imagined by George Gissing, has made the move to the US. Not only that, but his series for Showtime (on Sky Atlantic in the UK) has Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad fame as its star. Yes, I know I should be pleased for him; I should probably make like Liz Truss and say something toe-curling about British exports. (Him and Wensleydale, eh?) In truth, though, I feel a bit conflicted. The thought that Moffat might never again write for Maxine Peake and Rupert Penry-Jones is surprisingly hard to bear. Cranston, television’s current favourite Everyman, is great. I’m as full of admiration as the next person for his ability to express skulking suburban rage. But he’s hardly Neil Stuke, is he?
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