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Updates Archives- April - June 2010
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JUNE
June 28th, 2010
Richard will be narrating a new series of 'Homes from Hell' - Dubai Dreams. The stories of British people who invested in the Dubai property boom, but were left with nothing when the recession hit and construction projects worth £50billion were put on hold. It airs on Thursday, July 1st at 9:00 pm on ITV1. (TVGuide.co.uk)
BBC Worldwide has announced its sale of Strike Back to ABC in Australia. "Our audience will really engage with these stories and having some actors very familiar to our viewers, such as Richard Armitage and Andrew Lincoln, is an extra bonus,” said Marena Manzoufas, ABC TV’s Head of Programming'. Strike Back is due to air later in 2010. (mUmBRELLA)
RAC Library
June 27th, 2010
Icon Challenge 114 results for George Clooney now in the Gallery.
Darkroom Challenge 27 - Music - results now in the RAC Gallery.
June 26th, 2010
Thanks to RJ101 for finding outtakes from The Impressionists on youtube. The link can also be found on our media tv page.
June 22nd, 2010
Thanks to Facebook and Twitter it looks like some of the behind-the-scenes film is being shot for Spooks series 9 PR:
Helen James Productions - With the 'Spooks' crew in London today - filming a shoot-out! Just interviewed Richard Armitage - very handsome!
and
Helen James Productions - More news on 'Spooks' from the HJP page.
And as always, the interviews will be posted on HJP's YouTube channel!The 2 page transcription of the Convenient Marriage interview has been added to the RAC Transcriptions Library.
June 21st, 2010
Our thanks to Naxos Audiobooks who have provided both an extract of the Convenient Marriage audiobook and an interview with Richard Armitage, in which he discusses being an audiobook artist. You can listen to them on our Updates Forthcoming Attractions page or download them from our Media Audiobooks page.
The Media pages have have been reorganized - you can now find separate pages for audiobook excerpts, video interviews and appearances, audio interviews, ringtones, and other narrations.
The Media Audiobooks page has been updated with excerpts from Venetia and the Media Ringtones page has been updated with Strike Back ringtones.
June 20th, 2010
Icon & Signature Challenge 113 results for Mansfield Park now in the Gallery.
Strike Back Gallery updated with DVD caps.
Richard Armitage guests as Philip Durrant in Marple: Ordeal by Innocence on ABC1, Australia, on Friday June 25th at 8.30pm.
June 15th, 2020
Strike Back DVD Extras transcriptions have been added to the RAC Library:
On Strike: The Making of Strike Back (4 pages)
Guns 'n' Ammo: Arming Strike Back (1 page)
Spotlight on Location: Shooting South Africa (1 page)
June 13th, 2010
Icon Challenge 112 results for Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman now in the Gallery.
June 9th, 2010
The transcription of the full David Stephenson interview is now in the RAC Transcriptions Library. The interview was originally posted in 2 parts, without the first few introductory lines and without a section in the middle where Richard discusses playing both John Porter in Strike Back and Lucas North in Spooks, as well as some thoughts on the current state of the British television industry.
June 7th, 2010
On June 6th, Richard presented an award at the TV BAFTAs. The video clip can be downloaded on our media page.
The entire audio interview with David Stephenson can now be downloaded from our media page.
June 6th, 2010
Icon & Signature Challenge 111 results for King Arthur now in the Gallery.
June 5th
Jack Foley's review of the Strike Back dvd for IndieLondon rates Season 1 as 3.5 out of 5. He calls the series, " ... consistently exciting and visually captivating", and Richard Armitage "... brought convincing muscular energy and wore the haunted look of a troubled but efficient killing machine in his portrayal of Porter". (IndieLondon)
RAC LibraryDarkroom Challenge 26 - Reflections - results now in the Gallery.
June 3rd
Richard will be presenting at the BAFTAs being held on Sunday night 6th June. They will be televised on BBC1 from 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm. (Thanks to Patty)
David Stephenson's (Sunday Express) blog entry has some very nice things to say about Richard. You can find the published print interview he refers to in the RAC Library. The full interview he links to was orignally published in two, incomplete, parts. Transcriptions of both are in the RAC Transcriptions Library. Part 1 discusses his role as John Porter in Strike Back and is in the RAC John Porter Transcriptions Library. Part 2 talks about Richard's career in general, his fans, and his future plans and is in the RAC General Transcriptions Library. Please note, the full interview contains a fairly large section in the middle that was not included in either of the two original audio sections. (Thanks to Redliverpool)
June 1st, 2010
The Belgium digital channel Acht has started broadcasting Spooks series 8. They will be airing a new episode every day followed with a repeat.
The Dutch digital channel Net 5 will be broadcasting Cold Feet series 5 from Thursday, June 6th
You can find their schedules at www.richardarmitage.nl/kalender.htm . (Thanks to Petra)
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MAY
May 30th, 2010
The transcription of the second part of the David Stephenson interview has been uploaded to the RAC Library. (Please note this link takes you to the first of a 6-page interview.)
There is now an IMFDB (Internet Movie Firearms Database) entry for the firearms used in Strike Back.
Icon Challenge 110 results for The Lion King now in the Gallery.
Richard talks about a possible Spooks film, a Richard III series and more with David Stephenson (@pindarri on twitter) of the Sunday Express. Originally posted on twitter. Also added to our media page.
Richard talks about filming Strike Back, the possibility of heading for LA, and his dress sense in this article for The Mirror, "I was a beanpole with a nose I hadn't grown into", by Vicki Power. (The Mirror). Please note, this interview was clearly done for Strike Back. The series is not currently airing.
RAC Library
May 27th, 2010
There's a short paragraph by Richard Arnold about Richard's role in Strike Back in May 31st Women's Own magazine, "Slim Dick". It has been uploaded to the RAC Library. (Thanks to Lady Juliana)
May 26th, 2010
Miss Marple: Ordeal by Innocence in which Richard plays Philip Durrant will be shown in Australia on ABC1 on Friday 25th June at 8.30 pm.
May 24th, 2010
A review of the final two episodes of Strike Back in Dan's Media Digest says, " ... it was an entertaining (if frustratingly brief) series that worked because of four things: Richard Armitage makes for a good hero, the location shooting/choreography was excellent, the action was handled well, and the ebullient plots were an engaging mix of heightened realism and manly fantasy". (Dan's Media Digest)
RAC Library
May 23rd, 2010
Our thanks to Lady Gisborne for providing the following Strike Back articles which have now been scanned and added to the Library:
"The Dirty Truth of War", Radio Times, 1-7 May (an opinion piece by Chris Ryan, author of the novel Strike Back)
"Richard Armitage is ready for action!", Total TV Guide cover, 1-7 May
"Blood and Vengeance", TV Choice Magazine, 1-7 May
"Holding out for a hero!", TV Easy, 1-7 May
"Killer instinct", TV Quick, 1-7 May (2 page spread) (Please note, this link takes you to the first page; the second follows it.)
"Action Man!", Woman's Own, 1-7 MayIan Cullen for M&C, says, "Richard Armitage is well-suited to the role of Porter, who is more of a scrapper than an educated by the book solder". The review includes a synopsis of each episode. (M&C)
RAC Library* In this review of Strike Back, episodes 3 & 4, Jack Foley for the IndieLondon, says " ... the programme genuinely keeps you on your toes and contains some thrilling sequences ... ". (IndieLondon)
RAC LibraryThe Czech magazine, Blesk pro ženy, has been running a North & South promotion, "Láska v bílém pekle" - "Love in white hell". (Thanks to Jonia):
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4Icon & Signature Challenge 109 results for Strike Back now in the Gallery.
Darkroom Challenge 25 - Yellow - results now in the Gallery.
May 22nd, 2010
In her article for the Coventry Telegraph, "Richard Armitage Offers Hero Appeal in Strike Back", Marion McMullen calls Strike Back, " ... a polished, exciting adventure drama ... ". (Coventry Telegraph.net)
RAC Library
May 21st, 2010
There's a brief, uncomplimentary, mention of the BBC's Robin Hood in this article on the Ridley Scott film's archery teacher, Steve Ralphs, by Jane Fryer for Mail Online, "How Robin Hood got me all a-quiver!". You have to scroll down. (Mail Online) (Thanks to Lady Gisborne)
Strike Back Career page has been updated.
The final two episodes (5 & 6) of Strike Back will be repeated on:
Sky1HD, from 11pm to 1am on Friday 21st May/Saturday 22nd May
Sky1, from 9pm to 11pm on Saturday 22nd MayReview of Strike Back episodes 5 & 6 on the indielondon website (indielondon.co.uk)
RAC LibraryRichard is nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series for Strike Back in the TV Choice Awards 2010. Voting is open until midnight Friday 11th June. (TV Choice) (Thanks to jeanlin)
May 20th, 2010
Strike Back Screencaps for Episode 6 are now in our Gallery.
Strike Back Screencaps for Episode 5 are now in our Gallery.
May 16th, 2010
Icon Challenge 108 results for You've Got Mail now in the Gallery.
May 15th, 2010
In his very favourable review for Seenit.co.uk, "Chris Ryan’s Strike Back – high octane drama which puts ITV to shame", Martin Hoscik writes, "If Spooks rehabilitated Armitage’s credentials as a decent actor after the BBC’s dreadful Robin Hood this series must surely cement his place as one of the UK’s best drama performers." (Seenit.co.uk)
RAC Library
May 14th, 2010
Dan Owen of Dan's Media Digest gives Strike Back episodes 3 & 4 4/5 stars in his review. (danowen.blogspot.com)
RAC Library*Neil Cross, writer for Spooks, will be one of the speakers at this year's Sydney Writers' Festival. Neil wrote epis 1, 2 and 8 of series 7 (with Richard as Lucas North); 1, 2, 8 and 9 for series 6; and epi 9 for series 5.
*Spooks has been nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama Series. (Thanks to Jelliebean)
In an article on Sir Guy of Gisborne, "No More Mr Nice Guy", by Guy Davis of the Australian newspaper, Newcastle Herald, Richard says, "This year we chose to make Gisborne look wasted and bedraggled yet at times heroic - it's brilliant to play a character that can both attract and repel". (RAC Library) (Thanks to Mulubinba)
May 13th, 2010
Strike Back Screencaps for Episode 4 are now in our Gallery.
Strike Back Screencaps for Episode 3 are now in our Gallery.
In his review of the 3rd and 4th episodes of Strike Back, "Chris Ryan's Strike Back provides thrills and spills from start to finish", Keith Watson of the Metro.co.uk, says, "Movie fans will have been tickled by the homage to Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid which ran through the second thrill-a-minute adventure in Strike Back (Sky1)". (Metro.co.uk)
RAC LibraryEpisodes 3 and 4 will be repeated on -
Sky2 from 9pm - 11pm on Thursday, 13th May
Sky1 from 9pm - 11pm on Friday, 14th May
Sky1 from 9pm - 11pm on Saturday, 15th MayEpisodes 4 and 5 will be shown on -
Sky1 on Wednesday, May 19th from 9pm - 11pmSpooks returns to Australian television with repeats from Tuesday 26th May on ABC1 at 11.30pm. Airing begins with Series 5 with Series 8 being aired a little later in the year.
"(Another) Robin Hood comes to the silver screen", in Ocala.com (town website) includes the BBC's Robin Hood among its list of the film/TV versions of the legend and refers to "Richard Armitage as a conflicted Guy of Gisborne". (Ocala.com)
May 12th, 2010
Venetia, is the SoundCommentary.com's Editor's Pick of the Month. In reviewing it, Jean Palmer (giving in 5 stars), says, "British actor Richard Armitage's reading one of Georgette Heyer's best classic regency romances, combined with Naxos technical expertise and most appropriate musical interludes is absolute heaven ... Armitage's fully-voiced performance is simply amazing and listeners will only regret that he did not read the entire text instead of an abridgment, albeit, an excellent abridgment ... ". The review includes a podcast link to a clip of the beginning of the novel. (SoundCommentary.com) The review was originally published on May 1st.
RAC LibraryIn an interview for the Daily Record.co.uk, "SAS author Chris Ryan: I fear for mental health of veterans of Afghanistan" Chris Ryan talks a little about Strike Back and says, "I was chuffed when I saw the cast. I thought Richard Armitage was very good. It was very well done, right across the board. I'm thrilled with it". (Daily Record.co.uk)
RAC LibraryNew York News Today has reviewed the Robin Hood Season 3 DVDs (newyorknewstoday.com)
RAC Library
May 11th, 2010
Best Telly, has a two-page spread featuring Richard and some of his recent productions, "Many Happy Returns - Richard Armitage". It has been uploaded to the RAC Library. (Please note, this link takes you to the double page spread; the two pages in detail follow it.) (Thanks to Jonia)
May 10th, 2010
In his site, ObsessedWithFilm.com, Dan Owen ("STRIKE BACK; unapologetic machismo"), writes, "Armitage is a big reason the show overcomes its meat-headed approach; a plausible mix of handsome hunk with a sensitive side and protective streak, he appeals to both genders because he’s not too soft and not too hard". (ObsessedWithFilm.com). Dan Owen also has "Dan Owen's blogspot" and "Dan's Media Digest".
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May 9th, 2010
"Haidee's Highlights" for the ABC's (Australia) Switched on Guide chooses Robin Hood Series 3, Episode 3, "Lost in Translation" as a pick for the week. It can be seen on ABC2 at 7.30pm, Saturday, Mary 15th.
Icon Challenge 107 results for Bette Davis now in the Gallery.
Rhiannon Harries reviews "Strike Back, Sky, Luther, BBC1" for The Independent. (The Independent)
RAC LibraryTranscription of talkSport interview with Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacob (May 4th) now in the RAC Library. (Please note, this link takes you to the first of a 6-page interview; subsequent pages follow it.)
Darkroom Challenge - Shadows - results now in the Gallery.
Not a favourable review (and you need to scroll down). The Guardian, "Luther, Chris Ryan's Strike Back and Jamie Does… Venice" by Andrew Anthony. ("Observer TV Reviews", The Guardian)
RAC Library
May 8th, 2010
John Lloyd, "Hard men and high drama: life imitating art?" in FT.com, writes, "[Richard Armitage] is one of the best action men on television, with actorly reserves enough to bring to life private griefs as well as public derring-do. Strike Back is fine for tension, good on sub-Bond dialogue; if some of the characters are cardboard, and the storyline makes Spooks look true to life, still it’s thrilling". (FT.com)
RAC LibraryJohn Preston reviews Strike Back (as well as two other productions) for The Telegraph (so scroll downa little bit), "... this was a slick affair, crisply directed by Daniel Percival, scripted with considerable sharpness by Jed Mercurio and full of belting action sequences." (The Telegraph.co.uk)
RAC LibraryAccording to The Medium is Not Enough's, "Review: Chris Ryan's Strike Back 1x1-1x2", "Strike Back rises above those clichés to become a tense drama with excellent production values and decent acting." (The Medium is Not Enough TV Blog)
RAC Library
May 7th, 2010
We've added transcriptions of the North & South commentaries with the producer, director and writer to the RAC Library:
Part 1 (Disc 1) (Please note, this link takes you to the first of a 16 page commentary, the rest of the commentary pages follow it.)
Part 2 (Disc 4) (Please note, this link takes you to the first of a 15 page commentary, the rest of the commentary pages follow it.)In today's Mail Online Richard says, he's bewildered at his attraction. 'I'm just a geek." (Mail Online)
RAC LibraryWe have added screencaps from the webcam recording of Richard's 5Live interview to the Gallery. (With great thanks to RichardArmitageNet for the original download.)
A transcription of Richard's 5Live interview with Richard Bacon on May 4th as part of the publicity for Strike Back has been added to the RAC Library.
The Media page has been updated with the BBC 5Live interview webcam video (huge thanks to RichardArmitageNet for the downloads).
May 6th, 2010
From The Indie, London, "Strike Back has plenty working in its favour, not least an engaging central performance from former Spooks star Armitage, who comfortably juggles rugged charisma with no-nonsense physicality. In some ways, he resembles a slightly more clean-cut Hugh Jackman (from Australia)." (The Indie, London) If you scroll down the web article at the original source you'll find a link at the bottom to an interview with Dhafir L'Abidine (Hakim Al Neseri) who has some nice things to say about working with Richard. (Thanks to RichardArmitageNet for this information.)
RAC LibraryAccording to The Guardian, "Sky1 broadcast the second episode of the six-parter straight after the first at 10pm, attracting 370,000 (2.1%). Both episodes more than tripled Sky1's average audience share in their slots over the past three months." (The Guardian) (You have to scroll down a bit.)
RAC LibraryStrike Back Screencaps for Episode 2 are now in our gallery.
Strike Back Screencaps for Episode 1 are now in our gallery.
The Sunday Sun Blog says, "Chris Ryan's Strike Back hit all the right targets for an SAS drama ... I know Ryan was pleased with Richard's performance as Porter and he's right." (Sunday Sun Blog)
RAC LibraryIn his review, "Chris Ryan's Strike Back and Timothy Spall: Somewhere At Sea", The Guardian's Sam Wollaston writes, "I quite enjoyed it, I'm embarrassed to say. And I have to say too, otherwise Chris Ryan will TAKE ME DOWN." (The Guardian)
RAC LibraryThe Metro thinks "It makes for a bumpy ride but Richard Armitage is perfectly cast as conflicted anti-hero John Porter, a soldier troubled by secrets from the past." (The Metro.co.uk)
RAC LibraryThe Arts Desk's Gerard Gilbert finds, "As storytelling, Chris Ryan’s Strike Back seems thin and lightweight next to Richard Armitage’s other gig, Spooks. It’s not unexciting, in a sometimes laughable Boy's Own sort of way, but it’s not particularly interesting." (The Arts Desk)
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May 5th, 2010
Times Online's Andrew Billen ("Last Night’s TV: Chris Ryan's Strike Back"), writes, "There is a grittiness, almost a realism, to this piece that is not entirely expected by those of us who equate action movies with Die Hard". (Times Online)
RAC LibraryThe content of this BBC News article, "Richard Armitage: From spy to SAS", is the same as that for the Guardian.co.uk by Vicki Frost (below). (BBC News)
This Guardian.co.uk in its "TV & Radio Blog" article by Vicki Frost includes a clip from Strike Back. "We've tried to focus on the man struggling to exist in the body of the soldier. In contrast to an American show … the goodies and baddies are much less differentiated; much less", says Richard Armitage. (The Guardian.co.uk)
RAC LibraryA transcript of the BBC1 interview with Scott Mills and Becky has been uploaded to the RAC Library. (Please note, this link goes to page 1 of a 16 page interview. The next pages follow it in sequence.)
Evening Times, "Pick of the Day", although the reviewer, Sean Bell, is critical. (RAC Library) (Thanks to Scotiagirl)
Just the Man for the Job says a Strike Back article by Steve Pratt in The Northern Echo.
RAC LibraryRichard talks about Strike Back, what's coming up in the next series of Spooks, and why he wants a Guy of Gisborne spinoff in an interview with Digital Spy (digitalspy.co.uk)
RAC LibraryOn the Box's Strike Back Review: Drama on Strike (channelhopping.onthebox.com)
RAC LibraryA clip of the first six minutes of Strike Back are on sky.com. Strike Back episodes 1 and 2 air tonight on Sky and SkyHD at 9pm.
The Guardian.co.uk's "Watch This" calls Strike Force, "... like Ultimate Force with a bigger budget". (The Guardian.co.uk)
RAC LibraryThe Royal Military Police Association - Isle of Man Branch's, Jim Rafferty, recommends, "With all the bloody twists you'd expect from ex-SAS author Chris Ryan, [Strike Back will] soon have you hooked." (Royal Military Police Association - Isle of Man Branch )
Strike Back is What's on TV's pick of the Day. (What's on TV)
The Mirror's Jane Simon says of Richard Armitage and Andrew Lincoln's characters in Strike Back, "Between them, there's enough shock and awe to make you very glad they're showing this in a double bill with episode two straight after." ("We Love Telly", The Mirror).
RAC Library
While Richard told Tim Oglethorpe, "I got ideas on how to propose when I played Geraldine's husband-to-be in The Vicar Of Dibley, so I might put one into practice".. ("TV Land", The Mirror)
May 4th, 2010
The Sunday Mercury.net, in an article first posted on May 2nd, 2010, quotes Richard, “When you first pull off some rounds, you can’t help but grin. It’s really embarrassing because you’re smiling when you’re pretending to kill.” (Sunday Mercury.net)
RAC LibraryRadio Times online features a trailer and says, Strike Back is "Packed with the sort of twists you'd expect from ex-SAS author Chris Ryan, it'll soon have you hooked." (Radio Times)
TV Guide Blog calls Strike Back, "compelling right from the start." (TV Guide Blog)
RAC LibraryA transcript of Richard's GMTV interview has been added to the RAC Library (please note, this link goes to the first of a 4-page interview).
"Richard is a member of a group of actors, writers and producers that are part of a feature in this weeks (8-14 May) Radio Times called 'The Golden Age of Drama'". (RAC Library) (Thanks Mesandraeth!)
Downloads of the BBC 5Live and BBC1 Radio interviews have been added to our Media page.
Richard will be on BBC 5Live with Richard Bacon at 2pm today and on BBC 1 with Scott Mills at 4.30pm. (Thanks to Twitter and Petra).
Richard's GMTV Interview screencaps in our Gallery here.
Richard's GMTV Interview downloads (video and audio) available on our Media page here.
May 3rd, 2010
Richard Armitage and Orla Brady are on the cover of Sky Magazine's May 2010 issue. There is also a photograph and 2-page article on Richard playing John Porter and a shorter interview, and full page photograph, with Orla Brady. (RAC Library) (Thanks to Lady Gisborne)
Strike Back is one of Dan's Media Digest's TV Picks, 3-9 May. (Dan's Media Digest)
Robin Hood Series 3 episode 2, "Cause and Effect", can be seen in Australia on ABC2 at 7.30pm Saturday, May 8th. (ABC Television Guide)
May 2nd, 2010
A transcription of the partial audio interview by David Stephenson, on which the Sunday Express article was based, has been uploaded to the RAC Library. (please note, this link goes to the first of a 4-page interview.)
"Just Entertainment will release on 11th May a dvd-box of all three series of Robin Hood with Dutch subtitles under the name "Robin Hood - The Legend Returns". The extras on this dvd are the same as on the dvd of series 3". (Thanks to Petra)
The Media Page has been updated with the David Stephenson interview and Strike Back premiere videos. Please note, the interview was cut off at the source.
The audio interview with David Stephenson has been published in the Sunday Express and uploaded to the RAC Library. Richard talks about what it was like to work with SAS soldiers, filming Strike Back, his fans and plans for the future. (RAC Library) (Thanks to Lady Juliana)
Orla Brady talks with Steven Hendry from the California Chronicle about her role in Strike Back. (California Chronicle)
RAC LibraryDavid Stephenson from the Sunday Express has posted an audio interview with Richard on Twitter (Click to listen and download). (Thanks to Yellow Rose and RichardArmitageNet.com). Please note, the interview cuts out part of the way through.
Icon & Signature Challenge 106 results for Australia now in the Gallery.
May 1st, 2010
"'I suppose I play a bit of a damaged hero again," laughs Richard Armitage", in a 2-page spread interview for the Sun's TV Mag, "Chris Ryan's Strike Back: Desert Storm!" ( RAC Library)
Strike Back episodes 1 and 2 will be shown back-to-back on Sky 1 from 9 pm on Wednesday night, May 5th and again on Sky 1 from 10 pm on Friday night, May 7th. Episodes 1 & 2 will be repeated, back-to-back, on Sky 2 on Thursday night May 6th. (TV Guide)
In a lengthy review of Strike Back for Frost Magazine, Richard tells Blake Connolly, "It’s an ambitious project for television ... We’ve made three feature films on a TV budget and schedule." First posted online April 28th, 2010 (Frost Magazine)
RAC LibraryRichard will appear on GMTV on Tuesday, May 4th. (Thanks richardbabe) (ITV.com)
*The dvds for Robin Hood Series 3 are available for pre-order at ABC Shop Online. They will be released on July 1st. They will cost AUD$69.99.
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April 30th, 2010
The Sunday Express has posted a new vid of the Premier with some scenes from the series and cast interviews. (Sunday Express)
In a new, extensive interview for AOL television, "Richard Armitage Strikes Back!", Richard tells Andy Welch, "Lucas North is MI5, and John Porter works for a branch of MI6, but he's the antithesis of Lucas, really … If you met them together, you'd realise that they're at opposite ends of the spectrum." (AOL Television)
RAC LibrarySky1's website has been updated with a new videos - Strike Back: Who is John Porter? and Strike Back: Exclusive Behind the Scenes Trailer! (Richard Armitage: "We've seen action heroes to death. There's always an opportunity to mine something else. Trying to find something human inside of that. That's what will make him unique.")
April 29th, 2010
Richard discusses Strike Back, Spooks, acting and future projects in a Screenrush.co.uk interview. (Published April 28th)
RAC LibraryA preview in TimeOut describes Strike Back as resembling, "'The Take': rampantly unsubtle, slickly produced and an unashamed throwback to simpler times, when you knew who your enemies were and how to deal with them". (Thanks to Orpheus) (RAC Library)
"I tried to bring something to the character that wasn't black and white, that wasn't the war hero", says Richard in an interview with Shortlist: Notebook, "Spooks star returns with UK's answer to Strike Back". (Thanks to Orpheus) (RAC Library )
April 28th, 2010
*Strike Back (TV series) now has a Wikipedia entry.
Chris Ryan's (the author of the novel upon which the series is based) Wikipedia entry covers his background, his experiences as a member of the ill-fated Bravo Two Zero mission and his work and novels since being a member of the SAS."Speaking to Spooks", Helen Childs, of TV Choice Magazine, spent an afternoon with the Spooks cast on location in Bermondsey. (Thanks Tygermag) (TV Choice Magazine)
RAC Library10 Minutes with Strike Back's Richard Armitage, an interview with RA by Heather Hughes, has been posted on TV.com.
RAC LibraryThis Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia) review of Robin Hood Series 3, Episode 1 features a pic of Sir Guy and gives the episode 4 stars - although the reviewer spends 4 out of the review's 5 short columns talking about every other version of the legend. (Thanks to Annie) (The review has been uploaded to the RAC Library.)
Olly Grant from the Telegraph.co.uk, interviews Chris Ryan, author of Strike Back and draws parallels between Chris Ryan's experiences as a member of the SAS and the character, John Porter. Ryan is the only member of the failed eight-man SAS mission, Bravo Two Zero to escape, during the First Gulf War, 1991. (Telegraph.co.uk)
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April 27th, 2010
"I wish I could go more often without washing or having to make myself presentable." Richard told Melissa van der Klugt for Times Online. "Playing an ex-Special Forces soldier in Iraq I had to make myself rougher. My body was covered in gunshot wounds, scratches, ground-in dust and I had stubble and greasy hair. I didn’t feel in character without it." In this fairly long article Richard talks about training for Strike Back, how he feels about his appearance and his growing confidence. (Thanks to Lady Gisborne) ("Inside Track", Times Online)
RAC Library"He's sort of like Lucas, only on some kind of go-faster drug," Digital Spy quotes Richard's comment in TV Times. (Digital Spy.co.uk)
RAC LibraryChris Ryan's Strike Back TV Pick of the Day from Radio Times, 1-7 May, 2010. The full-size image is in the RAC Library. (Thanks to mackh)
"They gave me a baton that was the same weight as a gun and got me running in different directions until I felt like vomiting." Richard talks about training for Strike Back in an article for TV and Satellite News. (Thanks to Richard Armitage Online for information about this article).
RAC Library
April 25th, 2010
Icon & Wallpaper Challenge 105 results for Dr Track now in the Gallery.
April 24th, 2010
Darkroom Challenge 23 - STRUCTURES - results now in the Gallery.
Transcripts of Richard's red carpet interviews are now in the RAC Library.
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"I think what attracted me to 'Strike Back' was the idea of taking an established genre - action - and trying to find something different inside this character", Richard tells Olly Grant in his interview, "Strike Force" in the Daily Express. (The full sized image has been placed in the RAC Library). (Thanks to Lady Juliana)
OK TV's Red Carpet interview with the actors for Strike Back was posted in the Express.co.uk, April 21st. Richard is the first to be interviewed and he talks a little about the experience of filming in South Africa. (Express.co.uk)
RAC Library (transcripts)
April 22nd, 2010
Robin Hood 3 begins on ABC2 Saturday, May 1st at 7.30 pm. In the first episode, "When Robin returns from the Holy Land to avenge Marian's murder, an epic battle rages between him and Gisborne, with both determned to fight to the death." We also meet a new character, Brother Tuck.
Sky has added some great Behind the Scenes photos to its Strike Back website.
Sky's also added some new, BIGGER, free wallpapers. (Thanks, Jonia).
We have added 2 early articles to the RAC Library -
- "Richard, the very modest sex symbol", which was first published in Express.co.uk on May 17th, 2009 and talks about his at that time forthcoming role as John Mulligan in the episode, Drowning Not Waving, in Jimmy McGovern's series, Moving On which aired on the BBC in 2009
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- "Not so nice Guy", the BBC's press pack for Robin Hood series 1, published in 2006, in which Richard talks about playing Sir Guy, working with Keith Allen, the Hood Academy, and working with horses.
RAC LibraryRichard Armitage has told The Stage he is planning on a return to the theatre when Spooks series 9 finishes filming later this year, possibly in a comedy role such as The Rover by Aphra Behn. He is looking forward to "a bit more of a laugh" he told Matthew Hemley. (The Stage)
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April 20th, 2010
A transcript of the short interview with Richard Armitage and Andrew Lincoln at the Strike Back Premier held on April 15th, 2010, added to the RAC Library.
A full page advertisement has appeared in Radio Times. (The full-sized image has been placed in the RAC Library. (Radio Times)
Richard reveals that "what's really interesting about Lucas this year is he's much less physical than he has been in the past". (Press Association)
RAC LibraryIn a new article on Strike Back in the Louth Leader, Richard says, ""I think there's always a pressure, especially when it's written by one of the guys that was there, that did it." He also talks a little more about how he felt with the role and the experience of filming. (Louth Leader)
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April 19th, 2010
Richard's Bio has been added to the Sky1's Strike Back website.
Strike Back: Richard Armitage on John Porter (Sky1 website) Richard talks about the role and how he built the character of John Porter.
The Sky1 website has added the air dates and times for Strike Back:
Episodes 1 & 2 - Wed 5 May 21.00 Sky1 HD & Sky1
Episodes 3 & 4 - Wed 12 May 21.00 Sky1 HD & Sky1
Episodes 5 & 6 - Wed 19 May 21.00 Sky1 HD & Sky1A public preview of the first 2 episodes was held and featured a panel-lead Q&A with the Head of Sky Drama, Elaine Pyke, and the Series Producer, Andy Harries.
April 18th, 2010
"Strike Back: About the Show: The Story", A small ad in USA Today with a link to Sky's Strike Back page via the title. (USA Today)"On Strike Action", by Dean Piper for The Mirror. Another favourable Strike Back review. (The Mirror).
RAC LibraryYou can find a link to the interview Richard has done for Venetia (Naxos Audiobooks) on Richard's Venetia page at Naxos. It also includes an excerpt from the beginning of the audiobook. You can find a transcription of the interview in the RAC Library. The link was first posted on April 1st.
April 16th, 2010
Take a look at the Strike Back Premier After Party pics at AP Images.
"Chris Ryan's Strike Back", Editor's Pick. A very favourable review of the series by Michael Conroy. (GQ TV.co.uk) (Thanks to tygermag)
RAC LibraryMore catwalk inside shots of Richard and the cast at the Strike Back premier, from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Video of the Strike Back premiere and interview with Richard on The Independent website. (Thanks to Alicat at RichardArmitagenet.com)
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April 15th, 2010
Richard and Orla Brady, and Richard and Andrew Lincoln, were pictured by Life at the Strike Back Premier in London.
Richard and Andrew Lincoln photographed by Newshopper at the Strike Back Premier.
Here are some photographs of Richard and other cast members taken at the Premier of Strike Back by WireImage.
A photograph of Richard taken on his arrival at the Strike Back Premier.
Pepper has added some new rooms - a study and construction in the roofspace - to the miniature Henchman's Pub.
April 14th, 2010
Skymedia put up a new Strike Back trailer on their sponsorship page. The file can also be downloaded from our Media page. (Thanks to Jeanlin).
April 11th, 2010
Icon & Signature Challenge 104 results for The Last of the Mohicans now in the Gallery.
April 10th, 2010
There's a new article in The Sun, "Richard's on Strike!" now in the RAC Library.
Darkroom Challenge 22 - LIGHT - results uploaded to the RAC Gallery.
April 8th, 2010
The first 2 episodes of Strike Back will be seen on Sky on Wednesday night, May 5th from 9pm - 11pm and repeated on Friday, May 7th from 10pm - midnight. (You can find downloads of recent trailers on the RAC Media page under 'Television'.)
Richard, who has to date read abridged versions of 3 Georgette Heyer novels, now has a page on the Naxos Classical Music website. You can find details and excerpts of his Naxos audiobooks - Sylvester and Venetia - on the RAC Audio Work Career page and details of his forthcoming audiobook, The Convenient Marriage on our Forthcoming Attractions page.
April 6th, 2010
A lovely new review of 'Venetia' by Austenprose. (You can find excerpts and ringtones at the RAC Media page.)
Two new Strike Back trailers have been added to the Media page.
Robin Hood series 3 will begin airing in Australia on ABC2 on May 1st at 7.30 pm.
April 5th, 2010
Strike Back official trailer has been added to the Media page (Thanks to RichardArmitageNet).
Vicar of Dibley ringtones have been added to the Media page.
April 4th, 2010
Part 4 of the BBC4 audio play, Clarissa, in which Richard plays Robert Lovelace, exerpts now on the Career Audio Work and Media pages.
Anyone outside the UK will be able to listen to Clarissa through iPlayer.Icon Challenge 103 results for Ferris Bueller's Day Off now in the Gallery.
April 1st 2010
The final episode of Clarissa - Part 4, airs on Sunday 4th April at 3pm.
A new Audio Work album has been added to the RAC Library.
A transcription of the OpenBook interview with Marilyn Imrie, Director, Clarissa audio play, has been added to the RAC Library.
The next episode of Robin Hood series 2 will air in Australia on UK/TV on Saturday, 10th April at midday.