I’ve always been addicted to stories. Amongst my earliest and most formative memories are my dad reading the Alien novelisation to me at bedtime, and watching Son of Godzilla on TV and sobbing when scientists force him to hibernate at the end. That was the first time I experienced a visceral reaction to a piece of storytelling and the impact was profound. Stories can be smart and insightful, but what I love most is how they can trigger an emotional response and it’s become the bedrock of my work.

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Ken is a brilliant creative force. As a writer, he leaves no stone unturned. His specificity, emotional literacy, firm grasp of plot and sheer honesty in the depiction of characters always leaves me full of admiration. A Ken Bentley script is fearless in its ambition and impact. As a director, he is a master of all the organisational requirements as well as casting beautifully and working delightfully well with actors, who find themselves happy and able to take risks in the relaxed atmosphere Ken generates. And his attention to detail with post-production is meticulous, yet he has a real ability to welcome the creative input of others.

NICHOLAS BRIGGS, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER