Girls on Film Ep 71: The Dig Special with Moira Buffini, Monica Dolan & Gabrielle Tana (Season 1, Episode 71)
Podcast Episode | 43 min | Talk-Show

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Girls on Film

Ep 71: The Dig Special with Moira Buffini, Monica Dolan & Gabrielle Tana (Season 1, Episode 71)

Podcast Episode | 43 min | Talk-Show

Anna goes searching for buried treasure with two fascinating creators of The Dig (Moira Buffini and Gabrielle Tana) and brilliant actress Monica Dolan. They unearth the true lives of the film's female characters, behind-the-scenes stories,...See moreAnna goes searching for buried treasure with two fascinating creators of The Dig (Moira Buffini and Gabrielle Tana) and brilliant actress Monica Dolan. They unearth the true lives of the film's female characters, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. First up, Anna and screenwriter Moira discuss why The Dig has been such a popular lockdown watch. Moira delves into the process of adapting the book and how she brought to life the characters of Edith (Carey Mulligan) and Peggy (Lily James). On the subject of picking projects with interesting women, Moira also reflects on creating the popular TV series Harlots and her adaptation of Jane Eyre. Next, Anna catches up with Monica on her performance as May Brown, the wife of archaeologist Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes). Monica describes working opposite Ralph and explores the pivotal role her character has. From the struggle to shake a Suffolk accent, to the training it takes to suppress a shiver, Monica gives us a picture of life on set. Finally, producer Gabrielle talks to Anna about putting together a "creative family" for the making of The Dig. She speaks fondly of casting director Lucy Bevan, production designer Maria Djurkovic, and costume designer Alice Babidge, among others. She also explains why she thinks women make good producers. Written by Girls on Film See less

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Name	Known for
Anna Smith Self - Host (voice) Self - Host (voice) See fewer	Girls on Film (2018)
Moira Buffini Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Jane Eyre (2011)
Monica Dolan Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Eye in the Sky (2015)
Gabrielle Tana Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Philomena (2013)