Monday, February 25, 2008

Oh, Ianto. *swoon*

So in 2006-2007, as regular blog readers would know, my entertainment crush was definitely Captain Jack Harkness, played by John Barrowman, from Dr Who spin-off Torchwood. This year however, thanks to the way his role has developed in the show, I'm definitely falling for the sharply-dressed, sharp-quipping Ianto Jones, played by Welsh actor Gareth David-Lloyd.

Or am I falling for Gareth?

No, I think it's definitely Ianto who I'd like to get into bed - all I'd need is a stopwatch, and perhaps a cute red beret (sorry, those are references which only keen fans of the show will recognise)...

Anyway, you can read an interview with Gareth here, in the online version of SFX magazine, which goes into a little more detail about his role, and the character of Ianto generally; whereas if you want to know more about Gareth himself, then I suggest checking out his official website. Did you know, for instance, that he fronts a rock band called Blue Gillespie? No, I didn't either - and nor do I have any bloody idea what that name means!

But who cares? Isn't he cute?

Martha: So, you and Jack?
Ianto: We.... dabble.
Martha: And how is his... dabbling?
Ianto: Innovative. Bordering on the avant garde. [Gazes into the distance in reminiscence]

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

stand in line richard!!! I saw him first :D

richardwatts said...

i'll fight you for him, paul. and trust me: time is most definately on my side. *grin*

Anonymous said...

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

s7610ra said...

I find Jack/John very overpowering.. Ianto is much more sweet.. and my missus agrees.. Not overly attracted to any of the others, they're all a bit geek, damaged or very "normal Welsh". I think Season 2 of Torchwood has really found it's stride.

Anonymous said...

there is a lot you can do with a stopwatch, but the red beret escapes me I'm afraid...

richardwatts said...

Hey Tom - glad your missus and I have similar taste; and yeah, season two has definitely kicked into gear.

SRS - it's a reference to a recent episode, guest staring Miss Martha Jones, and a sweet reference to UNIT's headwear...

Anonymous said...

ah - haven't seen any of the new episodes yet, but do have fond memories of UNIT in uniform... Captain Yates etc... something to look forward to then.

Anonymous said...

Totally agree Ianto is perfect (and Jack and Ianto the best couple)And Gareth is a really lovely guy