Peter Firth #3

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I agree with all you say and more besides, I don't understand why he hasn't been nominated thus far? (Would Kudos have to pay him more if he'd won the BAFTA previously????)

I must confess to fearing that the length and quality of his portrayal of Harry Pearce may have shot him in the foot, certainly in the UK. Where does he go from here? Peter himself has said that he has to be careful with that. A role like Harry doesn't come along too often, especially given the mess British drama is in these days with the focus on police and hospital shows. It would need to be a totally different role and sadly there isn't all that much scope out there. Perhaps he needs a nudge over to ITV for the third series of Downton. Would be good to see him back in a period drama, although a real baddie would also be fabulous. Or something showing his fabulous humour that we hear so much about. I just don't want him to disappear.

Glad he's involved with this HBO project and I hope he gets more milage out of it than South Riding. They seriously must've cut his role back in that one. WWW may reopen some doors stateside for him which I both love and loathe the idea of!

I hope my negative ramblings don't form any basis of truth. What do I know! I'd love to see him get the work his talents deserve but Spooks has left me feeling all doom and gloom about just deserts. However, I wish him my heartfelt best, and hope to hear of a new project soon.