“Yes, I've heard of the 'Mad Men' comparisons, but I like to think 'The Hour' has…” — Abi Morgan

I love the intimacy of TV. I love the fact that you don't necessarily have the pressure of an audience or anyone around watching it - just you and it.

London does two things for me: it makes me feel connected, and it also makes me feel very isolated and quite lonely at times, and that's someone with two children in their family.

I literally grew up in drama. I used to watch drama - the catharsis of the play - then see drama at home.

I talk to myself all the time - it's something my children have observed in the car.