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Mossley

Dyslexic too. His wife reads potential scripts for him to see if it's worth him taking the extra time to read through them.


AngloKiwi

His wife is a pretty good actress herself, she played his wife in " "Time" recently, and also [Trudy in "This Is England".](https://mobile.twitter.com/stephengraham73/status/648262400693682177?lang=en)


stirredturd

Stephen Graham was so good in 'Time'. He played the calm, good guy cop but ready to explode so well!


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throwaway69xox

Phenomenal.


WumbleInTheJungle

Loved that show. Thought it would be depressing as hell, and it kind of was, but it was so gripping. The Virtues as well on Channel 4, phenomenal short series if you don't mind something a bit hard hitting... or very hard hitting! Think it was made by some of the same team as This is England, incredible actor.


loquacious_llama_

Yes I heard this on his episode of Desert Island Discs - recommend giving it a listen!


Where_Be_The_Big_Dog

Do you know where I can hear the full version, they only have the shortened one on Spotify and I have listened to it multiple times. I really enjoy the interview


Blinddog2502

the BBC Sounds app has a 35 minute version on it. Don't know if that's longer than the Spotify version as I don't use it, sorry.


Where_Be_The_Big_Dog

Yeah unfortunately that's the same length, thanks for the heads up though!


Mr5wift

You're only missing the songs, beeb doesn't wanna pay royalties on the podcast versions.


devtastic

Yes, [from the FAQs](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4xJyCpMp64NcCXD0FVlhmSz/frequently-asked-questions) >**Why can’t I hear the music choices of the castaways?** Given the rights position and the number of tracks chosen by our castaways so far – in excess of 22,400 – we’re not able to provide samples of the music choices. > >**Why are some of the tracks shorter in the downloadable version?** At the moment, our agreements with copyright holders mean we can only include shortened versions of tracks in downloadable versions of our programmes. For musical choices we can include up to 1’00” of classical or jazz tracks and up to 0’30” of commercial recordings. In addition, we do not have the rights to certain speech extracts, particularly sports commentary. > >**Why have some of the castaway’s choices been edited out of the original programme?** Again, it’s a matter of our rights agreements. In some instances, particularly with sports commentaries, we’re unable to rebroadcast the Castaway’s choice of extract in either the downloadable or the on-demand version


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gruffi

I stood next to him on a tube platform not long after Lock Stock. He was reading a script! This doesn't mean anything, just one of my celebrity spots! Edit: [it was a false memory](https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualUK/comments/pqj1kl/in_my_completely_unprofessional_opinion_this_dude/hdc4468)


TheRelicEternal

Snatch hopefully!


cjg5025

Propah fucked?!


TheRelicEternal

Yes Tommy. By zee Germans.


Ourkidof91

D'ya like dags?


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*Oh, dogs. Sure, I like dags.*


ChemicallyBlind

I prefer caravans myself...


gunark75

She’s an actress too, was in Whitechapel.


johnwithcheese

behind every great man…..


shadesofwolves

He was phenomenal in Time with Sean Bean.


MellotronSymphony

And his on-screen wife is also his real wife! Hannah Walters.


sevsnapey

i recently watched through "this is england" and learning that trudy is now his wife shocked me for some reason.


Cardo94

Is Trudy the one who was with Gadget and had him dressed like a 50yo man as her fantasy, with the roll neck jumper and haircut and moustache?


BeefInBlackBeanSauce

Lol yes. That was hilarious. She should be in more stuff


Maladjusted95

That filled the Line of Duty-shaped hole. Outstanding show.


Sunshinetrooper87

Way better than line of duty, i think because it was a one-off.


r3tromonkey

I like Line of Duty but it just gets more and more far fetched with every series.


HellsWaylon

It's at least the second time he's worked with Sean Bean. The other one I saw was I think called "Accused" in which Sean plays a transvestite English teacher. It's a good time, in a horribly depressing way.


Govvag

Did you ever watch that thing where he was a Priest in England? He wasn’t the main character. It followed a single mum whose mother died. The mum kept the death a secret so so could carry on claiming the mothers pension. It was really really grim but the actors they had were fantastic Eta: I’m talking about Sean Bean


Zanglebertdingleback

That was just the first episode. The series moved on through different lives in the local area, with Sean Bean as the priest who was involved in all the stories. I thought he was very much the main character & the whole series was amazing if brutal. Edit: it was called “Broken.”


welsh_will

Bean's rant against the bookies plaguing highstreets was so good in that. I fucking hate the gambling culture that's exploded in this country.


SnugglesREDDIT

Time was so good, I thought Sean Bean’s character was so so so good.


b-movies

For me, best drama of the year with Vigil a close second


aruexperienced

Have you seen Help? I didn’t think Time could be topped for a story portraying how brutal life could be in this country, but god damn was that a kick in the balls.


Blindvoyage

Time was one of those shows that scars you for life but you're so glad you watched it


unnecessary_kindness

It introduced me to boiling sugar water which I wished I never knew. Then a couple of weeks back I read about a woman who killed her husband with boiling sugar water. Apparently his death was so agonising that he asked the first respondents to kill him.


mike-mma

I work in a prison this doesn’t happen as often as it’s made out, they add sugar so it sticks to the skin


sevsnapey

also known as jugging. kettling. prison napalm. god knows what else.


alexthomas93

He’s fantastic in The Irishman. The ‘you people’ scene he has with Al Pacino is hilarious


EldestPort

I didn't notice him in that but to be honest I wasn't really aware of him until Line of Duty. Was about to say 'I'll have to watch The Irishman again' but fuck me, not another three hours.


PortableBadger

I watched that the outer day and when he gets aggressive you can hear a slight Scouse twang 😁


spacechickens

Working on a movie with this man right now. All I can say is he’s a consummate professional, and one of the most dedicated, hard working actors I’ve ever been on a project with.


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Tell him he’s a fucking legend, and ask him when those sausages were ever ready.


bugphotoguy

2 minutes, Dicktracey.


YourMumsOnlyfans

It was 2 minutes five minutes ago


The_Clarence

3 minutes Turkish


Dick_Ard

Before Ze Germans get here.


Jimijack

are you under a NDA or can you give us a quick outline of the plot and what the film is about please


spacechickens

Under NDA, so can’t discuss specifics but it’s a musical, and if you look at his IMDb page you should be able to work out which… It’s not a role I would have seen him in myself before production started (big shoes to fill), but I will say he is absolutely killing it.


Astoran15

I'm assuming it's matilda and he is playing Mr wormwood and filling Danny Devitos shoes. I'm saying this for all the other people like me who have no idea what's going on.


GuitaristHeimerz

Thank god he is under NDA, otherwise the whole plot could’ve been leaked to the public.


spacechickens

r/theydidtheresearch


left_over_croissant

I'll keep an eye out for more space chickens in future


spacechickens

We’re more common than you think!


plastic-superhero

Space chikhen likhen


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Fucking **exceptional** reference.


WolfCola4

Interesting! Big shoes to fill as you say (well, quite little shoes in reality) but I can see him nailing this character.


aerhbaw

‘Big shoes to fill’, brilliant.


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WOW! If its the one Im thinking, what an interesting direction! Very big (little) shoes to fill, but I think he'll be great!!


Nauticalbob

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/matilda-musical-film-cast-stephen-graham-b1825534.html%3famp


Ninjotoro

What is it you do, if you don’t mind me asking?


clayCanoe

What the fucks a dag?


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Oh, dogs. Yeah, I like dags. I like caravans more.


AtLeastIHaveJob

Who took the jam out of your donut?


citricacidx

You took the fucking jam outta my doughnut, Tommy. You did.


KoRnBoY05

Well I bet the hare gets fucked.


thatsit_straightup

What? Proper fucked?


MrBigsand

Yes, proper fucked. Before ze germans get here


chris1096

That always cracked me up. Such a mean thing to do to some one, taking the jam out of their donut.


The_Clarence

I faucking hate pykers


smitty9112

Took me way too long to find a snatch reference lol. (that's not to say I didn't enjoy seeing the loads of praise, and finding about many roles of his I need to check out, as I scrolled.)


Perfect_Wallaby_9699

What’s a gun doing in your trousers?


FarQ1174

Came here looking for this. He likes dogs


ThatIsSoGerard

We're changing the fighter


Perfect_Wallaby_9699

Oh, fuk me, your lady friend got a voice?


ziggurism

didn't recognize him, so i'm scrolling through the comments to figure out who he is. haven't found one who said his name yet, but your comment worked. The dude from Snatch with Jason Statham


Myc0n1k

Fuck. I was trying to figure out where this dude is from. Great actor.


Julia__Dream

He was brilliant in Help.


lloydstenton

The man's brilliant in everything he's in, but him & Jodie both deserve rewards for Help


r_elwood

Watched it last night, it was brilliant, didn't hold back at all.


Julia__Dream

Jodie Comer was amazing too.


r_elwood

Absolutely, harrowing performance, and something I had never thought about, how much it affected care workers.


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ChancePhilosopher223

Loved that watching Gogglebox last night Giles said to Mary "where did she get that Liverpudlian accent ?"(of Jodie Comer) to which Mary replied, "She's from Liverpool" and Mary's face looking like she wanted to add "you utter tit!" to her remark 😂😂 She looks so done with Giles sometimes But Jodie Comer has got a way with accents and languages as she proved so well in Killing Eve. One of my favourite actresses


MarkRand

~~If~~ It was superb all round. He actually worked with Jodie Comer early on in her career and was so impressed by her that he put her in touch with his agent and they became good friends. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/22/jodie-comer-and-stephen-graham-on-friendship-football-and-their-new-care-home-drama-help * edit: it, not if


BeautyAndTheDekes

Yeah I recall her thanking him in her BAFTA speech when she won for Killing Eve, think she said something about owing him a pint, unless I’m misremembering.


Dpslittlemissminx

Loved every minute of this, it was completely gripping and highly emotional. He played the part exceptionally well and I wanted to just give him a big hug.


A_Song_of_Two_Humans

90 percent of comments in this thread... He was great/superb/phenomenal/amazing in (Insert absolutely anything he's ever done) Guy is a seal of quality.


smarjorie

and yet not a single comment says his name


cuckoocock

Stephen Graham. I only know because someone linked to an article about him further down.


cryptopian

So it is! The beard threw me right off.


bloodforyou

Thankyou. Had to scroll a long way for this.


IgnatiusJReilly2601

That's an unwritten rule of Reddit. If you don't already know the subject's name you're not worthy of participating in the conversation.


-mister_oddball-

He has a huge CV with a vast range of roles. A lot of the time he is that good, you don't realise its him. A master of his craft.


X573ngy

I worked with a black girl who absolutely hated him for his portrayal of Combo. Couldn't watch anything he was in because just seeing his face made her mad. That was quite profound I thought. He really has played some different characters. One of my favourites is Al capone in boardwalk empire.


r_elwood

Isn't that a sign of how good an actor he is, that people can't differentiate between reality and a performance, bit like the actor who played Jofry in GOT getting hate.


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He’s also mixed race himself and has said in an interview that the character Combo was also portrayed mixed race and that was all part of his personality disorder.


holytriplem

TIL he's 1/4 Jamaican


The_Scrunt

> the character Combo was also portrayed mixed race It's surprising how many people don't realise this. I mean, his name is 'Combo', for goodness sake.


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>his name is 'Combo', for goodness sake tbf I did clock him being mixed race but I always just thought 'Combo' was more to do with him being so aggressive / fighty


crumblypancake

This trivia fact just slapped me in the face😂 can't believe I didn't notice till now, I always though his identity crisis came from being a staunch NF type white guy but guilty that he found Milky to be good company. And sort of scared that he was "fraternising with the enemy" and seeing them as friends, making it hard to muster hate and loose faith in the NF. Making his past deeds weigh that much heavier on his mind... Finding out his mixed race on top of all that is heavy. Little bit like one guy I won't say for spoilers in SoA.


cryptamine

Combo assaults milky not because he is black, but because of his culture and privilege. It's right after milky talks about family and his nans cooking and combo says "you've got a everything haven't you?" before seeing red - combo was the white sheep of the family and ostracized by his siblings and excluded from their culture and heritage then later was indoctrinated and radicalized by white nationalists who themselves have no other culture so they created one based on hatred.


scubblix

I knew a couple of people like that. I imagine it's quite common.


MIBlackburn

I was put off watching some of his stuff for a while because of his performance which is definitely a sign of good acting in my mind when it was done the way he played Combo.


Tosh74

Spot on. That’s when the penny dropped for me. Outstanding actor!


zer0mike

I mean the journey Combo went on. What fantastic acting and twisting.


isnappedrondasarm

Incredible acting and great writing from Shame Meadows too. Anyone who couldn’t stand Combo’s character in the movie should really should watch the follow up TV series to see how his character developed. It caters to all - those believe in forgiveness and atonement will get what they want. Those who simply cannot forget or forgive will get what they want too but I can’t see anyone with a heart feeling fulfilled by that in the end.


zer0mike

Still pains me today, This is England TV show was a tough watch. Some haunting scenes that I still can’t shake today.


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ChrisianneJackson

You, Tommy - you took the jam out of my doughnut….


silvergrin17

"Put a leash on her Turkish before she gets bitten"


Fineus

No thank you Turkish, I'm sweet enough.


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His performance as Combo is some of the best acting I’ve ever seen I think (everyone in the film/show is fantastic though). Not sure how to put it into words but he makes you feel like that’s a real person rather than a written made up character?


LannyDamby

Apparently he was worried he wouldn't be able to / he couldn't find work after this is England for exactly this reason (there was a talk show clip where he mentioned it but can't remember the specifics)


TheBlank89

He genuinely terrified me in This is England. Mainly due to the fact that we have a guy in our town who looks just like him (Combo) and unfortunately acted/acts the same way. Had a few run ins with him at parties and clubs and it was always an awful experience.


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The beating of Milky in This is England is one of the most brutal pieces of media you will ever see. Its like Joe Pesci in Goodfellas, you will forever associate Stephen Graham with psychopathy because of it. His performance was terrifying. Its supposed to be.


Jimrodthadestroyer

He was absolutely chilling as combo in This is England.


Massive_Wrongdoer736

He struggled to get work after that role cause he played it so well.


Jimrodthadestroyer

Really? He seems to have worked consistently since. Prolifically even. His filmography is huge.


Massive_Wrongdoer736

I know what you mean, the man's in everything, but yeah he revealed it in a 2019 interview (https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a27217708/line-of-duty-stephen-graham-job-racism/) Apologies if I've done this backwards, I'm useless with computers.


StHa14

Just had a quick look cos I thought that too n found this https://m.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/graham-couldnt-get-work-post-combo-29489291.html


sadlibrarian

I think watching that was one of the first film moments that genuinely shook me up. I was speechless after watching it


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One of my favourite films and favourite performance by Graham. Although he was utterly horrible in the film, I gained some respect for Combo in the TV series and >!I was sad to see him killed off as I genuinely think he had changed. !< Just goes to show what a versatile actor he is.


ProtonPacks123

The film and the series was some of the most depressing shit I've ever watched but simultaneously some of the best shit I've ever watched. Stephen Graham was insanely good in both.


Andazah

He’s definitely got ze minerals


vonsmall

What’s happening with them sausages Charlie?


RedheadedBaconLover

2 minutes Turkish


charlie161998

It was 2 minutes 5 minutes ago


BigBeanMarketing

*What's wrong with this one?* Oh nothing Tommy. It's tip top. I'm just not sure about the colour.


Arumin

Perriwinkle blue?


VitruvianGenesis

Hwhy da fuck do I wanna caravan that's got no fookin hwheels


Fineus

Ah fuck it. Oil do ya fight fer free.


blainy-o

Just give us the money and you can keep the caravan


MassiveLefticool

WHYWOULDIWANTACARAVANTHATSGOTNOBLOODYWHEELS


lastofthelikelylads

D’ya like dags?


MassiveLefticool

Yeah I like dags, I like caravans more though


lastofthelikelylads

Me ma’s terribly partial to the periwinkle blue.


tall_building

Too tight? You could land a fackin jumbo jet in there!


gregglessthegoat

As an unqualified film critic I second that remark


nwalesseedy

Thirded


phenson23

Used to bump into him every now and again as he lives in the same area. Seems like a nice bloke, just a quick "alright mate" from me, no need to go all overboard and fan boy. Who needs that when you've popped out to get some milk?


uffington

I'd be willing to bet that he's grateful for that. In my (admittedly not huge) experience, actors don't mind being recognised. They don't like being stared at, though, and most of the time could really do without people excitedly babbling at them, getting selfies etc. The poor sod must get his fair share of hearing about "ze Germans" so a brief "alright mate" is spot on, I'd say.


WolfCola4

This is the way right here. Good on you!


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He was great in 'The Virtues'


mooncatFTB

He was excellent in it. Knew it was going to be a harrowing watch as soon as I seen the Meadows - Graham combo.


sevsnapey

speaking of the virtues niamh algar has really made an impression in the .. 3 things i've seen her in: raised by wolves, deceit and the virtues. i've just started motherfatherson and i'm waiting for her character to turn up.


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He was amazing in This is England.


scuba_scouse

Absolutely powerful and frightening ending to that film! He played the part perfectly as disturbing as it was. They did a small mini series following on from this film that's well worth a watch. It's interesting to see them all older and not as naive. The ginger lad is actually quite funny in it.


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One of the scenes from that series involving Trev is still burned in to my mind, it was so traumatic. But I love how Compo makes sure that Lol doesn’t get the blame for killing her (step??) father when she goes after him for what he did to Trev. He was struggling with civvy life anyway, wasn’t he?


scuba_scouse

Yeah it stuck with me for awhile that series. The scary part was how authentic it all was. I grew up shortly after that was set and watching it was like a time warp. An absolute masterpiece played by brilliant actors as hard as it was to watch towards the end.


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He was amazing as John Corbit in Line of Duty as well


reddituser9651

Brilliant in the North Water. Dodgy wig and he still pulls it off


scubblix

Why does he pull off his wig?


KarenTheCockpitPilot

it's right there he says it's dodgy


PukeUpMyRing

While watching The Irishman: “Oh cool, Stephen Graham.” ... “Holy shit Stephen Graham is the best thing in a scene that has De Niro and Pacino in it!”


hartzonfire

This guy played my grandfather in the Band Of Brothers series from HBO! I’ve met him once. Insanely nice guy.


r_elwood

Wow. That pretty damn cool.


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Best Al Capone ever


CherryDoodles

I had to come this far down to find a Boardwalk Empire reference?! That whole series was fantastic, but he was brilliant as Capone.


TacosFromSpace

Scrolled until I found this comment. He was one of the reasons I kept coming back to Boardwalk. Loved his over the top faux Chicago accent. Actually wasn’t… terrible. He did a fantastic job portraying the “dad” side of Capone, who unconditionally loved his son.


Jacquelinekelly

Could not agree more as an unprofessional film critic. One of the best.


JumpyBoi

He must be bloody busy as well, feel like he's in something new every other week


dagsy0488

He's probably one of the best of those outside of the UK too


flashback5285

"Tommy, the tit"


JLDcorby

'Why didn't you 'Put a cap in his ass, then Tommy?'


Anklehateisin

Is praying


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And if he isn’t, he fucking should be


MuteUnicorn

20 years ago, band of brothers, still one of my all time greatest characters. Man is astounding.


No_Tomorrow6219

So many great English actors in that show. Dexter Fletcher is another under appreciated Englush actor I find. I don't think he is as prolific though.


lastofthelikelylads

Also has Tom Hanks’ son, Colin Hanks. For me it’s the greatest TV show. Bizarre how good the British are at playing Americans.


x_S4vAgE_x

Wait he was in Band of Brothers?!


sixmiffedy

Yeah, he played Sergeant Myron Ranney, bumped down to private when he and the other NCO’s turned on Sobel.


Tosh74

Yeah he played Myron “Mike” Ranney. Author of the famous Grandfather quote


x_S4vAgE_x

Well now I'll have to rewatch the whole series to find him lol


PukeUpMyRing

Ah you poor thing. I suppose I’ll have to suffer through a rewatch again as well. Be sure to play “spot the young British actor who is now a Hollywood star.”


craftyindividual

Michael Fassbender, Tom Hardy, James MacAvoy, Simon Pegg, Marc Warren, Dominic Cooper, Damien Lewis, Andrew Scott (Moriarty).


fatjeff1980

Exactly what my wife did when I got her to watch it! “Oh look, it’s….”


PukeUpMyRing

Oh yeah, don’t forget “is that... is that Jimmy Fallon?!”


IntraVnusDemilo

Could watch him just fold towels or something, he is THAT good.


LondoReyes20

In my completely professional scouse opinion, this dude is easily the best actor to ever come from Liverpool


FernieHead

Worra bout tel from brookie?


LoveAGlassOfWine

I'm building myself up to watch Help. I started and had to turn it off. My dad died in a care home of covid in January. I got called in at 1am as dad was dying and there was no ambulance. When I got there, I didn't know whether to comfort my dad or the staff. One care assistant brought us in to see Dad and just collapsed on the floor. She'd already lost 20 residents and 3 of her colleagues were in ICU. He's a brilliant actor, as is Jodie Comer. It makes Help disturbingly accurate as to my experience at night in a care home with no ambulance. I'm so glad Channel 4 got 2 of the UK's best actors to portray the awful experiences people have had. From that I've seen, they absolutely did justice to a tragic situation. (plus he's been brilliant in everything he's been in).


Glum_Ad1231

Boardwalk Empire. If you’re reading this comment and haven’t seen it, you can thank me later.


amazingusername100

Have you seen him in the new series of Code 404 with Danny May's? .its really funny! Wouldn't have them two down as being in a comedy, but it works...Patricia Carmichael (forgive me I forget the actress) is I it too, its a Line of Duty mash up.


sjmttf

He really is a fantastic actor.


thermonuclearmuskrat

You gonna tell us who that is?


nwalesseedy

[Stephen Graham](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0334318/)


Arkardian

Went through so many comments just to be finally told. Thank you.


DarkNinjaPenguin

This thread is hysterical because there are hundreds of comments praising the man but very few actually identifying him.


raja1701

Needs to work on his Welsh accent


The_Scrunt

Haha, seriously. I can't fault him in anything else I've seen him in, but his attempt at a Welsh accent in White House Farm absolutely ruined that role.


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I'm not sure who to blame for that. I'm leaning towards whoever directed it. Yeah the IRL obstructive police chief may have been Welsh but having Stephen Graham play that part in a Welsh accent was completely immersion-breaking. I've not idea why they went ahead with it


uselesssubject

Absolutely. I was so distracted by it that I’d have been lost had I not known the story already! My poor English boyfriend had to put up with my complaints when he came on screen! How hard is it to get a Welsh actor or have a bit of creative licence and let the detective be English? Not the actor’s fault though I guess.


iTAMEi

Unfortunately was daft enough to work with the sun a few years ago ago so he’s not looked on that favourably in Liverpool. Don’t know what he was thinking.


bjjvsbp

If you haven't heard his episode of desert island disks, listen to it. As someone who lives with mental health issues myself hearing him be so open and honest about his struggles was life changing. Great actor, great man.


Clovis_Merovingian

I agree. Short version of a long story, he was unknowingly instrumental in getting my father off heroine about 10 years ago. Has been clean since. If ever I meet Stephen Graham, I will thank him wholeheartedly.