One Day: The Journey From Novel To Netflix

Which are the elements that are discarded as a story takes a new shape, a new form in a different medium? How does the rhythm and pace translate from novel to film, and to the longer-form TV adaptation? How does a single author’s work develop in the context of a writers’ room?

Since its initial publication in 2009 David Nicholls’ novel has garnered swathes of devoted readers, and the latest Netflix adaptation rocketed to it’s no.1 spot upon release with almost 9.9 million views in its first week. Here David Nicholls is joined by Nicole Taylor, the screenwriter and executive producer of the TV adaptation to discuss their work on One Day. Chaired by author and journalist, Dorian Lynskey.