“If you think back to the great French directors it's difficult to thin...” — Ken Loach Quote

“If you think back to the great French directors it's difficult to think of British film-makers who are comparable.”

“When I was young, you were told that if you had a skill, you would find a job for life and you could bring up a family on the wage.”

“Paul Laverty is a wonderful writer and we've worked together for a quarter of a century.”

“Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think that's because we were trained - until now - in theatre.”

“All the events that have made up the character and fabric of British culture and everything that has happened to make up the fabric of America culture - art and music - includes the faces and the colours of a lot of people.”

“Dad loved movies, and I grew up with British comedy. My ultimate favourite is Peter Sellers.”