British literature

He has adapted multiple canonical British literary works including Pride and Prejudice, Anna Karenina, and The Imitation Game, bringing psychological depth to beloved novels.

Through his Merchant Ivory Productions partnership, he became renowned for meticulous adaptations of British literature including Howards End, The Remains of the Day, and Maurice.

He has directed acclaimed adaptations of British literary classics including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Donnie Brasco, and various Shakespeare and Austen works for film and television.