Peter Firth

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Lots of interesting points here. As A Cousin says, he has made that transition from child star to adult actor. I can't think of many others that have with the exception of Dennis Waterman, who although a talented actor, is quite typecast. I wouldn't want to see Peter in one of those golden handcuff contracts post Spooks, when actors appear in so many vehicles just written for them that you become sick of the sight of them. Not that we would ever be sick of him .

I love the way that he only really wants to talk about his work, rather than about his personal life. There are plenty of other rather less talented actors, living their life like an open wound so why would he bother to do the same? It must be nice to have a successful and enjoyable acting career and remain relatively anonymous. James Bolam and his wife Susan Jameson live in the next village from me and I love that they just potter about like normal folk and just blend in.

Good on Peter. I think he's doing a great job keeping us entertained. I am sure the future post Spooks will be bright for him.

Just to ramble on a bit more, watched the repeats of Yellowstone on TV for the first time over Christmas. First nature programme I have watched on my new 50' TV, and with PF's lovely voice it was perfection! Trouble is I kept nodding off because his voice is so restful .