Bill Kendall quotes from The Hour

Mr Madden's the best out there.

Randall Brown

You'll ruin his career. You'll give him six months on Uncovered, then he'll be earmarked for light entertainment. He'll be in a sparkly suit, spinning a cardboard roulette wheel on a quiz show by next Christmas.

I can assure you I want Mr Madden for more than his croupier skills.

Randall Brown

He is highly corruptible. I'm sure he'll take whatever is offered. He's also very self-destructive. Brilliant people often are. Too much money is bad for him. That's why I'd rather you didn't.

And if I do? Your producer has already said she'll hunt me down.

Randall Brown

That's covered, then. Good luck.

Does Miss Rowley know you are here?

Hector

Only if you told her.

I did not.

Hector

She's obviously not sleeping with the right people.

Bel

I just... I can't do this. I can't be this.

Yes, you can. There's more to life than chasing history.

Bel

No, there isn't. The truth is something you don't have to lie about.