Peter Firth #2

[Tea Lady]

(06-03-2011 09:37 AM)DogSoSmall Wrote:  Everything points to them not originally believing that there would be a series 10. If that means that they are using PF to build up the interest in it, that can only be a very good sign. They must appreciate that he is the star attraction so are unlikely to bump him off or boot him out right at the beginning. I cling to small hopes! Also, very happy to be manipulated by lots and lots of pre-season encouragement to attend by Peter!

I think it's more that we didn't get a cliff-hanger at the end of S9, which is partly why Peter is doing so much publicity. Also, he is probably the only big name available. RA is in New Zealand and NW is still at the National. The DVD release date fits in nicely with Peter being in the UK, ready for filming to start for S10.

I always felt S10 was a go. The commentary for 9.7 also makes several references to the writers getting Ruth to a certain "place," ready for S10.