Restoring Magic ...

Sunday night's airing of our first episode of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell left viewers and reviewers alike chomping at the bit for more. Press coverage has been coming in fast, thick and fabulous! A few excerpts to share:

"Magical television." - The Telegraph
"A real treat." - The Independent
"A beautiful BBC period adaptation, down to its frock coats and periwigs. Only with a great deal of magic. Stunning." - Empire
"An eccentric and magical tale. Excellently otherwordly" - The Guardian
"Magnificent in scope and detail." - Den of Geek
"Nothing less than a television triumph." - Digital Spy
"A perfect fit for the new age of small-screen drama." - The Sunday Times
Pick of the Week - The Sunday Times
Hailed as "lavish" "mesmerising" and "intoxicating" on Twitter

For those eager to learn more about the creative process behind the series, May's edition of Televisual contains an interview with director Toby Haynes, in which he talks about the process of single-handedly directing a seven-part series, and gives his thoughts on TV drama today. Read it here