Overview
- Morgan told BBC presenters that she developed a corneal ulcer after refusing to blink while wearing thick blue contact lenses to play the expressionless robot Linda.
- She said she stopped wearing the lenses mid‑shoot when the injury appeared and producers told her they would digitally recreate the eye effect in postproduction.
- Morgan described the emotional strain of remaining motionless during intense scenes opposite co‑star Sue Johnston, saying it was physically and psychologically demanding.
- Ann Droid is a six‑part BBC comedy available on BBC iPlayer that stars Morgan and Johnston with Paul Ready, Andrea Valls, Kathryn Hunter and Danny John‑Jules.
- The series has drawn strong viewer praise and healthy ratings, with reports showing the first episode pulled in around four million viewers across broadcast and streaming, and the show has already been confirmed for a second season.