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Kosminsky Calls for Streaming Levy to Save Drama

3/23/2025

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Kosminsky Advocates Funding

Peter Kosminsky, the visionary behind "Wolf Hall," faced a near-crisis with its second series due to budget cuts, forcing him to limit the story to intimate "conversations in rooms." He passionately advocates for a 5% levy on UK streaming revenues to safeguard the future of British drama, cautioning that public broadcasters may falter in delivering top-notch productions.

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Rylance Portrays Cromwell

After a decade in the making, "Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light" finally graces PBS, continuing the gripping tale of Thomas Cromwell, portrayed by Mark Rylance alongside Damian Lewis. While budget cuts have trimmed some scenes, the producers remain committed to preserving the emotional richness of the narrative, paying tribute to the late Hilary Mantel and the intricate world of historical drama.

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Kosminsky Advocates Funding

Peter Kosminsky, the visionary behind "Wolf Hall," faced a near-crisis with its second series due to budget cuts, forcing him to limit the story to intimate "conversations in rooms." He passionately advocates for a 5% levy on UK streaming revenues to safeguard the future of British drama, cautioning that public broadcasters may falter in delivering top-notch productions.

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