Oh where to start! Well as I already mentioned in my "New Obsession" post, I've become totally enthralled with British actor Richard Armitage, who star's as Sir Guy of Gisborne in the BBC's latest adaptation of Robin Hood, and as John Thornton in the BBC's historic drama, North and South, that's based on Elizabeth Gaskell's novel of the same name, to name just two of the productions he has been involved in.

Is it just me, or is Bono looking a little miffed....



And thanks to an online buddy of mine at the Armitage Army forum I've been able to get my hands on a copy of the North and South dvd. And oh, it's just amazing! I have to admit, I've watched my fair share of romantic historic tv shows and movies, I'm quite the fan of the genre, but this production is by far the best I've ever seen! And not just because of Richard, but the whole cast and the production itself was superb. But don't take my word for it, if you're like me, and love romantic historic dramas then buy this dvd, I guarantee you won't regret it!

Here are a few screen caps of the lovely Mr. Armitage as John Thornton:-









Need I say more!

For anyone who is unfamiliar with this series you can find out more about here:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/northandsouth/

Mr. Armitage has of course starred in many other British TV shows, such as the show I mentioned in my previous blog, i.e. the 5th season of Cold Feet. I finally got the dvd just after Christmas, and again I think the best way the enlighten you all to the reasons behind my obsession is to post a couple of screen caps from the first episode of the 5th season where Richard plays the oh so fit and sexy swimming instructor:-









I think those speedos pretty much speak for themselves, wouldn't you agree!?!

http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/coldfeet/

Oh and let's not forget the mad, bad and dangerous to know Sir Guy of Gisborne:-






Marian must be mad to want Robin Hood over this the most sexiest portrayal of Sir Guy I have ever seen, although from what I hear from my fellow AAs, she comes a cropper at the end of the second season, which we here in Finland won't get to see until 2009!

And again, anyone who is not familiar with this series can find out more about it here:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/robinhood/index.shtml



And on a final note here, I finally got U2s re-mastered Joshua Tree cd, bonus cd, dvd and book. I really haven't had time to watch the dvd or listen to the cds coz my "latest obsession" has been taking up most of my spare time! But I'll writing a blog and posting a few pics from the box set very soon.