Trivia

After accepting the job for Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego (2005), became the first British director the film series has had.

Daughter Lizzie (25) works for the Independent talent agency that had been ICM. (2008)

In 2005 Mike received the honorary degree of Doctor of Arts from the University of Hertfordshire in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the development of the film industry.

Went to the same school (St. Albans School) as physicist Stephen Hawking and lyricist Sir Tim Rice.

Can be briefly heard on Frank Bryce (Eric Sykes)'s radio in Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego (2005).

He has directed one Oscar nominated performance: Joan Plowright.

On 13th September 2007, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of Lincoln, England.

Attended Cambridge University. Three year training course at Granada Television, with intention of going into theatre. Graduated to directing TV plays, building strong reputation for work with David Hare, David Edgar, Hohn, John Osborne, Jack Rosenthal.

He has directed one film that has been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Cuatro bodas y un funeral (1994).