Julie Walters urges more drama funding

Julie Walters has claimed that television drama "touches" people.

The actress, who won a BAFTA last night for her role in Mo, agreed that more funding should be available for scripted programming.

According to The Mirror, she explained: "Important drama touches people. I'm not saying it changes the world but seeds are planted."

She added: "It's really important, and yes, the money should be made available."

Walters, who also picked up a BAFTA nomination for A Short Stay in Switzerland, admitted that she had been anxious about her acceptance speech.

"[I was worried] that I would go up and thank the BBC instead of Channel 4," she said. "But it was odd because both of them meant a huge amount to me... wonderful scripts and very special somehow."