Anand Tucker (born 24 June 1963) is a film director and producer based in London. He began his career directing factual television programming and adverts. He co-owns the production company Seven Stories. Personal life Tucker was born in Thailand to an Indian father and German mother. He attended Island School and moved to the UK at the age of 18. He has two children with his partner, director Sharon Maguire. Filmography as Director Feature Films Saint-Ex (1996) Hilary and Jackie (1998) Shopgirl (2005) And When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007) Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 (2009) Leap Year (2010) The Critic (2023) Television Series and Documentaries Bookmark: The Vampire's Life (1993) Champions: Football Crazy (1994) Omnibus: The Greatest Living Painter - De Kooning (1994) Gothica (an ABC pilot series) (2013) Indian Summers (2015) (4 episodes) Commercials / Advertising Rover – "Rover 600 - Dah" (1996) Carlsberg – "Carlsberg Euro 1996" (1996) British Gas Company – "Loch Ness" (1999) McDonald's – "Hook's Back" (2002) Filmography as Producer Girl With A Pearl Earring (2003) Incendiary (2008) The Railway Man (2013) Selection Day (2018) References External links People educated at Island School British film directors British film producers British male screenwriters British television directors British television producers British television writers 1963 births Living people Anand Tucker British people of German descent British people of Indian descent Thai emigrants to the United Kingdom British male television writers