Arrival of Ruth

[pennyfeather]

I've been re-watching Season 2 with a particular interest in seeing the development of Ruth's character and hoping to see some 'moments' (I know a bit unlikely) between Harry and Ruth. Peter Firth's right when he says on a disc 2 special feature that the growing connection between those two characters is ' on a very low light.' I mean, it's well nigh impossible to see anything!

I was however happily reminded of how incredibly animated and perky Ruth could be, and how hilariously clumsy. Whenever she opens her mouth in that ep she's just bouncing for joy.
I vaguely remember watching those scenes for the very first time and thinking how weird and annoying she was, esp when she almost destroys the lamp. Anyway, its lovely to go back and see those more light-hearted moments when her only worry was being sent back to GCHQ and impressing the boss.

Btw does anyone else find it a bit off that someone like Sam can get into M15 (I mean she's not exactly Sherlock Holmes) and a genius like Ruth who has always wanted to be a spy can only get in by subterfuge??