“In US television drama, the writer is God” he said, an ethos which has made “US television the preferred destination for a generation of great writers.” "Starting with HBO a decade ago, we’ve had The Sopranos, Sex in the City, Six Feet Under – groundbreaking dramas that explored the depths of character and the dynamics of group or family, against the larger context of a city, profession or social milieu" “In Britain, however, the quality of an idea will have little to do with getting a green light. Full Article at The Telegraph