Mike Bartlett: Does Brexit Britain need a new Christmas Carol?

We must open our shut-up hearts and embrace Dickens’ classic tale of festive spirit overcoming social and generational divide
Most writers I know aspire to be – and to be perceived as – masters of their craft. We like to imagine ourselves following a precise vision, expertly choosing the ideal words, subjects and themes. But the real writing “process” for most of us is more unplanned, instinctive and, at times, random: often you intend to create one piece of work on