Peter Firth #3

[Naivety]

(26-10-2011 05:36 AM)loladom Wrote:  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.

I would love to see Peter Firth in a period drama, preferably screen written by Andrew Davies, because he leaves in all the gorgeous detail. And he would be great in Downton Abbey because I'd love to see him act with Dame Maggie Smith, but I fear he would camp it up!

I just hope that he doesn't end up having to guest star in other long running dramas, or take obscure bit parts in dubious films. He deserves so much better!