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Jane Tranter rides shotgun, and navigates us through the world of television production.

Bonus - A Discovery of Witches - A Chat with Jane Tranter

Description: Jane Tranter, co-founder of Bad Wolf Productions, and the British super-producer behind the likes of His Dark Materials, The Night Of, Succession, and (listed last, but certainly NOT regarded least) A Discovery of Witches, agreed to a sit-down with us; we discussed all sorts of things regarding the production of ADOW Season 2. From the challenges related to COVID-19, to her overall vision for the series, we covered a lot of ground. Yes ... we even asked her to drop hints about Season 3. SHE DID! Recorded 10 March 2021

Power Unites. ✨ #ADiscoveryofWitches series three, coming 2022. pic.twitter.com/yRdoNzQHt9
— Sky TV (@skytv) March 12, 2021

SPOILER ALERT! We (The Daemons) approach this podcast with an assumption that the listener has read All Souls universe books, including the trilogy (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life), and Time's Convert + snippits from The World of All Souls. If you haven't, and you don't mind, we certainly don't mind! Please be advised, we will approach the television series (A Discovery of Witches) the same way as episodes are released in the US/Canada. 😊 Let's do this. *Note - this podcast is labeled 'explicit'

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1. Show notes:

For newcomers to the series:

Our Daemon Guides to the All Souls Trilogy are available for download: ADOW, SON, TBOL
If you'd like a ready-reference from the author herself, be sure to download the All Souls Real-Time Reading companion (free e-book at online booksellers via Penguin and Headline books). For a more in-depth view of the trilogy, The World of All Souls is available at all major book sellers, as well as the continuation volume into this world, Time's Convert.
Deborah Harkness usually conducts a real-time reading on her Facebook Page (starting in September), and shares her posts across social media. Check out her website for all of her social media links, and of course all that she has to offer her readers! Be sure to sign up for her newsletter while you are there!
To see what's available on the web as far as the All Souls universe fandom, check our links page.

In this episode:
By the question/topic . . .

(01:39) How did COVID affect the finishing of season two and working on season three?
(13:40) Why A Discovery of Witches? You personally have been attached to this project for longer than Bad Wolf has been in existence. What is it about these books for you?
(19:41) How different was it attracting talent for season two versus season one?
(26:22) How do you decide what the shape of your story is?
(30:43) What is the process of going from book to script to screen?
(37:45) Do you have a favorite adaptation choice in this story?
(41:00) Reasons for the adaption choice of Kit Marlowe's scene w/ Diana in episode 1 (S2).
(43:43) The elevation of female voices in the writer's room.
(44:56) Hints for Season 3?
(48:40) Advice from 2021 Jane to 2017 Jane.
(52:01) Fandom reactions of Jane's various adaptations over time/how she perceives fandom acceptance/rejection over different choices.
(54:14) Is there a dream project? A book for a future adaptation?
(54:37) What's on Jane's nightstand right now?
(58:22) Promo break - scroll down, or click here to get a hold of us and/or become a Discusser -- information on joining our Facebook group also located on that page.
(59:52) Last thoughts/Outro.

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Informational links:

Season 2 Shout Out! -- tell us your thoughts on this episode, the actors, the sets, or the series as a whole! It's up to you!
Bad Wolf Website
Follow Bad Wolf on Twitter - @BadWolf_TV
A Discovery of Witches S3 trailer
Filming Locations for A Discovery of Witches
His Dark Materials
Succession
Comet Weather by Liz Williams
Our All Souls Series chapter reviews so far
Our A Discovery of Witches episode reviews (S1, S2)
Deborah Harkness

📚 To see/hear all of our chapter reviews, check out this list: Chapter Review Episodes

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