Spooks Actors--former projects thread

[tyme4t]

(20-04-2010 01:25 PM)CONDOR Wrote:  OK I may have missed it on here, but what has Adam Carter been in? It is driving me mad, I watched the first episode of series 3 and am positive that he has been in another similar role but just can't place it......

Are you possibly thinking of "Whitechapel" or "The 39 Steps"? These are more recent projects Rupert Penry-Jones has been in as a detective/spy character. Or there was also "Burn Up" where he plays an oil executive but there is definite "cloak & dagger" parts to the movie.

BTW "Cambridge Spies" is excellent!!!

[CONDOR]

I watched episode 2 of series 3 again last night, I think that I am getting him confused with one of the detectives on Wire In The Blood, iI think that it is the "designer stubble" that threw me. But thanks for trying to put me out of my misery, having said that having now got the Actor's name I do still think he is familiar. Some spook I would make! should be able to recognise somebody straight away!

[Tea Lady]

I have just finished watching the three episodes of Whitechapel and it was well worth it. RPJ was quite good in it, although I don't think it really tested his acting skills too much. He plays a high flying DI with OCD who tries to solve a simple murder case to get promoted but then realises there is a serial killer on the loose. I would look out for it on ITV3 if you have not already seen it.

I have just purchased Cambridge Spies on DVD for a few quid with RPJ. This is next on the list to watch.

[Aria]

(06-06-2010 01:22 PM)Tea Lady Wrote:  I have just finished watching the three episodes of Whitechapel and it was well worth it. RPJ was quite good in it, although I don't think it really tested his acting skills too much. He plays a high flying DI with OCD who tries to solve a simple murder case to get promoted but then realises there is a serial killer on the loose. I would look out for it on ITV3 if you have not already seen it.

I watched and enjoyed Whitechapel too, TL. You might be interested to know that there will be another series of Whitechapel dealing with the Krays and the 1960s filming later this year. The three main characters will all return.

http://www.itv.com/drama/copsandcrime/wh...fault.html

[katiealice49]

(20-04-2010 01:35 PM)CONDOR Wrote:  I did like Hermione Norris in Wire in the Blood it was never the same after she left, I think it is her "No Nonsense" exasperated look that is the appeal, plus she does look quite fit.

I totally agree Condor. I've never even bothered to watch an episode with Alex (Simone) in it - Wire in the Blood without Carol just doesn't seem right.

(20-04-2010 01:35 PM)CONDOR Wrote:  Keeley is also the voice of Lara Croft in the later Tomb Raider Computer Games

I had to smile at that. We should tell Tony.

[Tea Lady]

(06-06-2010 01:54 PM)Aria Wrote:  I watched and enjoyed Whitechapel too, TL. You might be interested to know that there will be another series of Whitechapel dealing with the Krays and the 1960s filming later this year. The three main characters will all return.

http://www.itv.com/drama/copsandcrime/wh...fault.html

I didn't know that Aria, thanks. I just thought this was a one off series. I found watching Steve Pemberton in this sort of thing a little strange as I have only ever seen him in Benidorm playing the English "Chav." He is great though as was Phil Davis.

[Aria]

Watch (Sky 109) is repeating The 39 Steps with RPJ tonight at 8pm.

[Nia M]

I saw RPJ in Persuasion the other day! I've had the DVD a while, but I didn't want to watch it until I had read the book first (not an easy thing to wait for when RPJ is in question!)

Having finally seen it, I loved it Not quite up there with North and South and the 2005 Pride and Prejudice with MM in my ratings of perios dramas, but it was still very enjoyable, and he was (as always) brilliant. (And pretty to look at )

Also recently saw Keeley in The Bank Job - she makes a lovely mum The scene where she's holding her sleeping daughter is so lovely

[TygerBright]

(20-04-2010 11:20 AM)tyme4t Wrote:  

(06-04-2010 08:14 PM)lwhite53 Wrote:  Have just started watching the dvd's of Touching Evil, with Nicola Walker playing a real kick-ass detective inspector. Interesting to pick up some of the same looks and mannerisms she uses in Spooks.

I am about to start watching the first series of Touching Evil and am looking forward to seeing Nicola in this role!

She was brilliant. I got drawn in by Robson Green and moved on from Touching Evil to Wire in the Blood. And to my eternal joy I found HN playing a main role (at least in the first 3 series). Quite some Ros in that character already

[Nitrus]

Just saw Nicola Walker in Jonathan Creek, episode 2.06. Not an amazing performance, but interesting storyline.