The British makers of a new television adaptation of the classic novel “Vanity Fair” by William Makepeace Thackeray set out to break the mold. “I wanted this to be period drama for people who don’t normally like period drama,” says director James Strong. “It’s a bit more in-your-face than the stately elegance that is usually on offer.”The...

Source: Wall Street Journal December 15, 2018 13:52 UTC