The Stormy Weather of Design: When Fact Meets Fiction in Period Dramas The recent film Pressure has brought attention to James Stagg's pivotal role as a meteorologist during D Day, 1944.
Andrew Scott's nuanced portrayal of Stagg stands out for its understated approach, avoiding the melodrama that could have easily characterized this character.
The decision to adapt David Haig's play into a period drama raises questions about the tension between fact and fiction in historical retellings.