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RUSSELL TOVEY ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

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Barry Pilling Online Editor | 17:05 UK time, Monday, 9 March 2009

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New to BH? Watch out, this post contains spoilers from series one...

  

HERE IT IS!  The one you've been waiting for.  Our favourite werewolf in hiding has stepped forward in front of the camera - Russell Tovey is answering your questions.

Watch and enjoy, but make sure you keep your eyes fixed upon your screens until the very end, as Russell pays a personal tribute to all the Being Human Fans - That's YOU!

 

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  • 1. At 6:39pm on 09 Mar 2009, brownstudies wrote:

    I love that his lasting memory of shooting was basically getting to be with everybody else. Bless.
    Gone a bit squeeful, now.

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  • 2. At 6:49pm on 09 Mar 2009, catchl8ter wrote:

    i have been waiting for this all weekend. i'm really really really happy russell awnsered my question GO RUSSELL!! i hope series2 will come around quck i can't wait
    cya

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  • 3. At 7:13pm on 09 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Ok it was working fine to start with and as more people started watching it got slower and slower lol but got there in the end :-)

    Mr.Tovey you are a legend :-) really liked that video and its always nice to know the cast and crew get on so well behind the scenes. Really hope this isnt the last video until next series maybe a quick couple of the filming...without giving anything away obviously?

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  • 4. At 7:17pm on 09 Mar 2009, Katy_1984 wrote:

    ARRRRR every one on this show its so nice. Ive been waiting for this to.

    I cant believe this going to be the last video for a while i already miss it so much.

    I love that he desided to do the squeeking thing himself its one of the reasons that we all ove george so much. it just makes the show that much more likeable.
    i hope they did ha ve a great time filming but still didnt say when they would start filming again though i hope its not to long i need to find out if there all going to be ok

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  • 5. At 7:20pm on 09 Mar 2009, tartanpaint wrote:

    awww, he's just sooooo cute!!

    can't wait for next series now!!!

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  • 6. At 7:24pm on 09 Mar 2009, 0oBeingHumano0 wrote:

    Awww bless him.
    I agree,, the squeaking = George ;)
    And someone said they heard that he filming begins in August? But i don't know where from.
    Hopefully thats true :)

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  • 7. At 7:27pm on 09 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Apparently they start filming in August but shh not sure we're meant to know or not lol.

    "Tovey is widely regarded as one of British acting’s hottest young talents,".....He is indeed - hes going to be Englands next big thing id put money on it - and not just because im a fan - from a purely professioal point of view he really is a brilliant young actor and seems to be a genuinely nice bloke as well so i really hope he does well and he certainly deserves to.
    We're all behind you Tovey :-D

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  • 8. At 7:31pm on 09 Mar 2009, Katy_1984 wrote:

    Thanks for the shhh! info.
    but what are we surpost to do till then.

    are we starting something new now surport RUSSALL TOVEY best english actor in all public votes now!!!!
    ( thts in award show and such )

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  • 9. At 7:50pm on 09 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Awww, shucks. Thanks Being Human Production for throwing that in for us.

    It's so nice to, again, get confirmation that they all get on well and seem to be nice people.

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  • 10. At 7:52pm on 09 Mar 2009, 0oBeingHumano0 wrote:

    Lol i'll vote for him :)
    That little message for us fans was really sweet. Its really nice that we get a mention :D
    Cannot wait till the second series.
    How long does it take to film and edit a programme?

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  • 11. At 7:58pm on 09 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Lol yeah if russell doesnt get any nominations it'll be a crime against British television - he has to.

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  • 12. At 8:00pm on 09 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Well last time they were filming in december and we didnt get it until following jan but im not sure they were working on it all that time they probably had it waiting ready to go for when the bbc wanted to show it so iguess we might have it the same time next year...hopefully

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  • 13. At 8:33pm on 09 Mar 2009, sign-of-the-times wrote:


    What a sweetheart!! What more can you say...

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  • 14. At 8:46pm on 09 Mar 2009, jaynedoll wrote:

    It's nice that they got on so well/had such a good time making it. I think that really came across in the video diaries and in the chemistry between them all. And I thought it was a nice touch to thank the fans.
    I think the new series probably won't be out till early 09 but I reckon the BBC will repeat it again. Plus hopefully we will see the cast in other stuff.
    Am I the only person who thinks Aidan would make a really good Dr. Who?!

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  • 15. At 8:56pm on 09 Mar 2009, lilylovesbeinghuman wrote:

    awww bless him! the cast are so lovely x

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  • 16. At 9:22pm on 09 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    Jeez,m I would love to see this, but I can't. Could you PLEASE put this(and the other video diary and that last vid) up on Youtube(I'm getting annoyed now)

    To jaynedoll
    No, I think he would be good too for Doctor Who
    Ok, the campaign starts here
    Aiden Turner for 12

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  • 17. At 9:33pm on 09 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    I think ANYONE would have made a better Dr Who than that 26yr old they have picked to take over from the legendary David Tennant. I hope he will prove me wrong but I doubt it very much

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  • 18. At 9:47pm on 09 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Just looking though my TV guide and the BBC have no excuse now; they are showing Undercover Princes on BBC1, which first ran (about a million times) on BBC3. If they can do it with that they HAVE to do it with Being Human!

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  • 19. At 10:35pm on 09 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    Ok, update georgethewolf now where's the Youtube links for those of us who can't use iPlayer

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  • 20. At 00:36am on 10 Mar 2009, kinkyclawz wrote:

    sorry for this folks but SQUEEE! One of my questions was answered! ^^ *bounces excitedly on the spot*

    Aww, Russell is such a lovely guy - bless his heart. He's genuinely grateful, honest and so enthusiastic.

    And thankyou so much to the fantastic maintainers of the site for letting us into the world of Being Human. *grinz* I can't wait for us to do this all over again next year!!

    KC

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  • 21. At 00:56am on 10 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    I guess dr who and mitchell are kind of similar roles in that they both have to play older and wiser than they look lol i think david tennants been the best doctor so far :-( he shoulda stayed so i dont think id be happy with the new bloke who ever he was lol....maybe even aidan :-(

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  • 22. At 01:37am on 10 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    kinkyclawz, you're lucky you can see it*cries*

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  • 23. At 06:10am on 10 Mar 2009, Grygazol wrote:

    I wish I could see this. Can they do an American friendly version of these when it comes to BBC America? I just wish I didn't have to wait that long. As always, here's the obligatory request for transcripts of the Cast Answers Your Questions sessions, please.

    Nice to know from the comments that everyone gets along and that Russell gave a nod to the fans :)

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  • 24. At 10:29am on 10 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    sperkii,
    The guy has no eyebrows.......NO EYEBROWS!!!!
    0_0

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  • 25. At 10:30am on 10 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    Er...obviously am not talking about Russell there, heh^_^

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  • 26. At 11:30am on 10 Mar 2009, superOchre wrote:

    Yay he answered my question, albeit under someone else's name but hey, I loved the message to the fans.


    On a side note I'd like to make a public apology to Sperkii and Eagleeyes for my responses here and on FB, I'm very sorry and feel terrible *niggling feeling in my tummy*. An upsetting day is no excuse for unsettling others.

    It's too long till the DVD release!

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  • 27. At 12:28pm on 10 Mar 2009, BeingHumanProduction wrote:

    apologies superOchre! That's our mistake there, it was indeed your question. We're doing a quick re-edit now, so expect a new version with your credit very soon...!

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  • 28. At 12:32pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Lionesskeeper hahahahaha

    superOchre thank you. I did wonder what on earth brought it on. Hope whatever it was is sorted now and you have a better day today.

    Being Human Production, you're so ace aren't you? :-)

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  • 29. At 12:44pm on 10 Mar 2009, superOchre wrote:

    it's ok! you don't have to edit it. it makes no odds to me.

    Yeah.. sorry sperkii, totally uncalled for, that's not me, just one of those horrible, stupid days. I sincerely, truly apologise.

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  • 30. At 1:51pm on 10 Mar 2009, Aidan_Turner_Stalker wrote:

    Would anyone be kind enough to write out (not word by word) but the jist of what the messege was from Russell to us fans? As I mentioned on another post, my speakers on my laptop don't work for some reason so I don't know what he said (I should learn to lip read.. Lol)
    Much appreciated if someone did (:

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  • 31. At 2:04pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Going (very quickly, I promise, sorry BH) back to Dr Who..in my opinion Dr Who shouldn't be younger than 30, so even Aidan (bless him) would a be a little too young, although I'm still sure he'd do a better job than the new guy (can't even remember his name)

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  • 32. At 2:49pm on 10 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    Yeah, but sperkii, by the timeMatt Smith would bow out, he'll be just the right age:)

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  • 33. At 2:50pm on 10 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    I think someone should give him miricle gro, for those eyebrows

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  • 34. At 3:09pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    hahahahahaha :-)

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  • 35. At 3:12pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Lionesskeeper, I'm still chuckling about comment 24

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  • 36. At 3:18pm on 10 Mar 2009, LycanLind wrote:

    Thanks Russell for that lovely message to the fans but i think it should be us thanking you because if it wasn't for you Aidan and Lenora we wouldn't have anything decent to watch!!

    MSG TO AIDAN TURNER STALKER

    The msg was basically he's very thankful to us all for being behind them and making the show happen and for being given the opportunity for this series and the big response for the 2nd, for us caring about it as much as he does, we're very important and a massive thanks!

    A massive thanks to the BH production team for their fantastic efforts i'm cold turkey until the next series xx

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  • 37. At 3:19pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Getting back to the actual video, you can see why the rest of the cast like spending timw ith Russell so much; he seems like a very hard-working yet fun person to be around. I love the fact that it is him who put in all of George's squeeks and noises and mannerisms :-)

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  • 38. At 3:19pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    *time with even, God my typing is atrocious

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  • 39. At 3:23pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    I hope all the different areas of the crew get award recognition. I think, for starters, the website team should get something for this website. I have never ever contributed more than once to a discussion board on a programme website before but this website has been interesting and brilliant.

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  • 40. At 4:27pm on 10 Mar 2009, Aidan_Turner_Stalker wrote:

    LycanLind, aw thank you very very much xD Russell's such a lovely lad, only a true gem would do a special little messege like that.

    And might I say, I haven't thought about it before now, but yeah, Aidan would make a really good Doctor Who. Although I don't think he'd be favourite because of his accent (I'm not against it, I seriously love it!), but the producers and writers and etc. always choose someone who can do an English accent.
    Hmm.. or maybe you should ignore that 'cos I know a lot of you will probably think "How dare you!", Lol.

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  • 41. At 5:14pm on 10 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Yeah i agree - go Barry :-) if that is indeed your real name :-) this is the only website i have ever become a member of and only program i have ever felt the need to comment on and i know im not the only one so if there is such an award then well be voting for you and if not i hope that knowing how much we appreciate all your hard work will make you slightly happy at least :-)

    And yes russell seems lovely - someone id love to meet down the pub and maken frieds with whether or not he was a famous actor!

    Oh superochre thanks for the apology consder it accepted i have to admit i have to admit i have no idea what you said that should have upset me? :-S or if i did iv already forgotten lol trust me if you worked with the blanking blanks (for the benefit of the mods!) that i have for so long you become resistant to mardy people :-D but i hope you're feeling all better now? keep smiling :-D

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  • 42. At 5:41pm on 10 Mar 2009, superOchre wrote:

    Aww thanks eagle, I'm feeling loads better.

    I just showed my sons the Tovey interview saying 'that's my question! look, he's answering it,' and my oldest who has Aspergers said 'well, yeah that's great mum well it would have been great if he had phoned you and answered your question in person I guess.. can I have an ice-lolly?'

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  • 43. At 5:44pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Glad to hear things are better today

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  • 44. At 7:53pm on 10 Mar 2009, bexter2001 wrote:

    @ sperkii

    dontcha think it's kind of ironic you questioning an apparently inexperienced 26 yr old actor's ability to play a charismatic super-human (or non-human) with a dark and centuries-long history?

    worked out ok for being human..

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  • 45. At 7:54pm on 10 Mar 2009, bexter2001 wrote:

    russell is one talented actor! didn't realise just how great he was until george came along...

    hope he gets plenty more comedy squeaky moments in the next series :)

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  • 46. At 8:29pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    bexter2001 Matt Smith just doesn't seem like front-man material to me, more a bit-part or extra type, and certainly doesn't seem right for such an institution of a title role. I just don't think he's the right choice. Not saying he won't prove me wrong. The BH twenty-somethings were supposed to be twenty-somethings and didn't have a long history to live up to (just the pilot). Plus Russell especially is just a phenomenal actor. He could have done The Dr.

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  • 47. At 8:51pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    As in starred as him, ahem

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  • 48. At 9:53pm on 10 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Saw about 5 minutes of a new dr who tonight with the new guy and i have to say he is a good actor but not a doctor - sorry he just doesnt seem right to me - for me the doctor will always be david tennant now hes been the best so far in my opinion. that new guy isnt bad though hes a good actor just maybe in a differnet role :-S nothing hes done wrong he just doesnt fit

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  • 49. At 9:59pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    I didn't realise they'd started showing them already?! That totally passed me by. When was it on? David Tennant was always gonna be a very hard act to follow but with all the great options they had open to them it still baffles me why they chose Matt Smith to do it.

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  • 50. At 10:03pm on 10 Mar 2009, Neverwiinter wrote:

    Aww that was really nice of the Production Team to throw in that question at the end and also very sweet was Russell’s response!! x3~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    That deserves a BIG smile:
    ^______________________^

    ~Neverwinter

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  • 51. At 10:37pm on 10 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    There was one on bbc3 earlier 7 o clock i think? not sure if it was the new fella i assumed so cos i didnt recognise him lol

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  • 52. At 10:38pm on 10 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Athough i thought itd be a big saturday night bbc 1 thing? so maybe it wasnt him :-S

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  • 53. At 10:48pm on 10 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Yeah ok dont think it was like i said i only watched a couple of minutes maybe it wasnt the doctor at all lol god knows i watched it religiously for a few weeks and havent really seen it since...

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  • 54. At 11:17pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    lol, I think they are re-running all the David Tennant ones on BBC3 at the mo. I didn't recognise those ones either though. I stopped watching when they brought in Martha coz I didn't take to her at all. Only started watching again when they brought in Katherine Tate. Was gutted when they wrote her out coz I thought she and David were fab together. Anyway eagle_eyes4 we are hijacking the forum again! We really should FB nstead. On that note, there are the Toby, Jason and Gilbert Fun groups now

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  • 55. At 11:42pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Am I totally imagining it or did I just see Guy Flanagan on the new Lynx advert?

    God, sorry, that's off-topic too

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  • 56. At 11:46pm on 10 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    I very, very possibly imagned it. It's late and I'm essay writing so my brain is mush and my eyes are tired

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  • 57. At 00:36am on 11 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Oh i hope it was him i havent seen the new lynx advert though i really like him i hope we see some more of him :-(

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  • 58. At 01:59am on 11 Mar 2009, bexter2001 wrote:

    @sperkii

    isn't the new lynx ad animated? lol.

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  • 59. At 02:06am on 11 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    I think there are a few Lynx things out at the mo. I mean the Lynx Bullet one. But I really may have been hallucinating. I have been essay writing every night for what seems like forever

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  • 60. At 02:13am on 11 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    I think I was just imagining it. Probably just part of the Being Human cold turkey effect

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  • 61. At 5:14pm on 11 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    Hey, was wondering if someone could upload this and the previous vlog up on Youtube for me, I wouold be waiting forever for the official site to do this and I really want to see them, so if any fan wouldn't mind, that would be great

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  • 62. At 7:16pm on 11 Mar 2009, midnightSparkelgirl wrote:

    Awwww thats very sweet

    i would of said sumthing earlyer but iv been away.:(

    my sister said to me the me served Aidan Turner in her pub and he goes in there very Sunday night
    XD


    can't wait for it all boo whooo!!! but im glad that it'll be on again.

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  • 63. At 9:17pm on 11 Mar 2009, 0oBeingHumano0 wrote:

    Same, i think i'm slightly obsessed with this programme now. :/
    And at the DW episode it was a David Tennant one, he just appears in it like twice lol
    Anyway...
    ;)

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  • 64. At 9:48pm on 11 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    Just seen the lynx bullet add and its not guy :-( looks a bit like him though but not - shame i was looking forward to seeing him lol

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  • 65. At 9:50pm on 11 Mar 2009, eagle_eyes wrote:

    midnightsparklegirl for gods sake dont say which pub or the poor guy will be mobbed this weekend :-)

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  • 66. At 10:53pm on 11 Mar 2009, stingeroo wrote:

    Has something come up with the upload to YouTube? Starting to worry a wee bit.

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  • 67. At 11:35pm on 11 Mar 2009, issydalek wrote:

    ...and thank you Russell for making one of the best most lovebale characters in television! Keep up the adlibbing throughout series 2! And i can't wait to be glued to my screen again this time next year!

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  • 68. At 00:28am on 12 Mar 2009, Lionesskeeper wrote:

    stingeroo
    I don't know what's wrong, I'm asking for ages for the vids to be posted up, they must be busy with the red nose stuff, or something
    I'm starting to worry too:(

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  • 69. At 00:34am on 12 Mar 2009, sperkii wrote:

    Sorry eagle, I told you I was going mad! Stupid essays

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  • 70. At 02:00am on 18 Mar 2009, stingeroo wrote:

    At last!

    After "sparrowhawk," he makes almost the same facial gesture as in episode two. I figured it was not exclusive to George.

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  • 71. At 10:27am on 18 Mar 2009, TojoAA wrote:

    Morning Bloggers! went to see "a Miracle" at Royal Court theatre and twas fab! all the (4) cast were excellent and with it being such an intimate venue, we got totally into it! As one of millions - I can't wait for series two of "Being Human". RT - great guy, fantastic actor and look forward to bumping into him when out and about, we always have a giggle and get a chance to update my photo collection!

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  • 72. At 11:46am on 18 Mar 2009, BeingHumanProduction wrote:

    Hi, just to let you know, all the video diaries, interviews and the Journey's End video are now on the BBC YouTube channel. Enjoy!

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  • 73. At 6:02pm on 23 Mar 2009, TomDarville wrote:

    The bit at the end about the fans was so sweet. He seems like such a great guy.

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