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I don't know if some people here like period dramas. But I am fond of period dramas, especially if it's well done. Much like the BBC's 1995 adaption of Pride & Prejudice starring Collin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. The 1995 adaptation is probably the best version of Pride & Prejudice brought on screen and so far the best chemistry between the two leads. And I'd have to say, this series brought the bag. When I watched a DVD from my exes condo named "North & South", I only got to view the first episode and I was immediately introduced to the hotness of Richard Armitage. I was like, "DAYYUMN! This motherfathering piece of stud-muffin is gorgeous in period clothing." not to mention his brilliant acting as Mr. John Thornton. And Daniella Denby-Ashe was amazing as well as the young Margaret Hale...she looks like a baby doll and her eyes is so pretty. I ordered a DVD of it on amazon around 4 years ago and I was so frigging excited to watch it... until my DVD player couldn't play the disc cause it was set in another region or something. So basically I still didn't get to watch the whole series. I eventually lost my DVD. Up until a few days ago I found the whole series up in youtube. I watched it twice now and kept having dreams of Mr. Thornton. I don't know why I watched it twice... It's probably the full satisfaction of the ending scene. Spoiler Alert: Wherein Mr. Thornton lovingly gazes at Margaret at the train station as they wait for the kiss. I just couldn't get my head around that scene. For a man to look at someone with ardent devotion and affection like the world's about to end... it makes me shit my pants that men are full of crap of nowadays. I just love period dramas. I adore the long courting, the small gestures that are so effectual yet short but full of significance to the development of the character relationships. And the whole, "My world has collapsed for my love has not sent me a letter. I shall jump on top of Big Ben as a sign of my undying devotion." kind of thing that most suicidal men and women at that time go through. I sure as hell would like someone to die for me. For I sure wouldn't want to die for them unless they look like Mr. Thornton and admiringly gazes at me everytime he says, " I loov yuh." So much for chivalry. Well, I want to know if people actually go for this dramas or this drama. (My future hubby after I time travelled in time) (My future wife - after Mr. Thornton leaves me for Mr. Darcy) (Mr. Thornton: Kiss me...) (Margaret: I wanna have your babies.) (Mr. Thornton: On our honeymoon. Coz I'm a gentleman. Kiss me.) (Margaret: Hang on. Let me get my tic-tac.) And this is my guideline to a healthy life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16eQrydz4L8 - Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBVlaofNc0w - Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX63AN5ViA4 - Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa1BsOayheg - Part 4

I haven't watched it yet, but this seems like it might be good: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01fttrl/Stephen_Fry_Out_There_Episode_1/ Stephen Fry (oh holy and wonderful wordsmith) is looking at being gay around the world. it still scares me that for some people, the big bad darklands are still right on the doorstep.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29458847