INTERVIEW: David Tennant Talks Single Father
What attracted you to Single Father? First, and foremost, the script. It's just one of those scripts that arrived fully formed. The way it talks about family life and the way that Mick [Ford] draws the characters of the kids is just so beautifully done. It's funny, true and clever. I've been fortunate to have experienced that a couple of times before but really it's so rare. When those gems arrive you just have to say 'yes' straightaway. What is it about Mick Ford's script that makes Single Father "must watch" TV? I think it's just surprisingly accessible - whether you have kids or not it's very recognisable. It feels very human and very real and the characters are so beautifully drawn in the script and I think we were extremely fortunate with the cast, which just means they've created this perfect little world. All the quirks of family life are there. As the drama starts with a death, would you say it's a tear-jerker? Be