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DCI Gene Hunt

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user1471442488 · 30/04/2020 16:28

I’ve been furloughed so I’m watching far too much Netflix.

Anyway, I’ve just binged Life on Mars and I’m now on Ashes to Ashes, and can I just say that Gene Hunt makes me swoon. To quote a mumsnet classic, he gives me the fanny gallops!

I don’t even care if I’m being unreasonable Grin

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LaurieSchafferIsAllBitterNow · 30/04/2020 22:03

oh yes ladies...keep your knickers on

NEW SERIES!!!!

Motorheadmum · 30/04/2020 21:59

Yes!!
I think the Gene Genie had a lot of us a bit of a flutter!

The chemistry between the 2 In Ashes to Ashes was incredible.

LemonadeAndDaisyChains · 30/04/2020 21:56

Surely it isn't the 70s. I presumed John Simm is in a coma and dreaming of an out of shape, unlikeable cliche in a cheap suit. No?

With this comment, you haven't watched Ashes to Ashes yet, have you?

ShowOfHands · 30/04/2020 21:54

Surely it isn't the 70s. I presumed John Simm is in a coma and dreaming of an out of shape, unlikeable cliche in a cheap suit. No? Wink

I've just rewatched all of Dr Who from Eccleston onwards. Now there's a series.

I've also tried getting into Spooks which I'm enjoying but am finding the supposedly swoonworthy Matthew McWhatsit sulky and one dimensional.

I like David Mitchell.

UncleMatthewsEntrenchingTool · 30/04/2020 21:49

Having grown up in the 70s/80s I worry it’s a bit Oedipal, but oh yes...

Whattodowhattodooo · 30/04/2020 21:47

@LemonadeAndDaisyChains

Me and a friend (much older male, drinks in my pub) were obbsesed with Ashes. So much so we only call each other Guv and Bols now. Been doing it for years, it feels really weird if anyone calls him Alan!! 😂

Thankssomuch · 30/04/2020 21:40

mrsbtheparker you’re right.
But I don’t want to marry him, I just want to s**g him.

mrsBtheparker · 30/04/2020 21:38

Yep, and he had hoops for tea

Rubbish! He had 'oops, especially when he was around Manchester and Bolton in Ashes to Ashes. We saw them filming some scenes around Bolton.

mrsBtheparker · 30/04/2020 21:35

I don't disagree with these sentiments but am I the only one who finds it ironic that such a paragon from the 70s is everything that men are not allowed to be in the 21st century? Can you see him doing his share of the child care, changing nappies etc.??

Joker123 · 30/04/2020 21:30

Yes! I’ve just finished the final series of Ashes to Ashes 😭
I love him 😂

burblish · 30/04/2020 21:29

I couldn’t get on with his hair in LoM but AtA short-haired Gene Hunt? Oh YES!

Thankssomuch · 30/04/2020 21:28

Phwaorgh yeah

DressesWithPocketsRockMyWorld · 30/04/2020 21:27

YANBU at all. Fit. Swoony. Loved every bit of it.

Pull your knickers up and make us a cup of tea.

gluteustothemaximus · 30/04/2020 21:13

To whoever it was who said they felt sad for ages after it finished, not just you

Me too. Fantastic show and idea though.

Unworthie · 30/04/2020 21:07

Yep.
Also like John Simm in it but like The Master better.
May have rewatched both for these reasons only.
🤷

LemonadeAndDaisyChains · 30/04/2020 21:00

POTENTIAL SPOILERR
SPOILERRRR

To whoever it was who said they felt sad for ages after it finished, not just you Sad
Brilliant but way too moving!!!

HuntingtonHaven18 · 30/04/2020 20:58

Yes I loved him in Life on Mars but Belgravia.... 🤢

Mumof1andacat · 30/04/2020 20:54

Yes all over gene hunt. Currently rewatching ashes to ashes. Excellent :)

Standrewsschool · 30/04/2020 20:49

This thread has inspired me to re-watch the series. Haven’t watched it since it was first on.

MidnightBlue28 · 30/04/2020 20:44

🙃

DCI Gene Hunt
DCI Gene Hunt
LemonadeAndDaisyChains · 30/04/2020 20:42

@Binglebong
Rewatched Life on Mars recently and still amazing. I was having Keely Hawkes overload when it came out (she was in EVERYTHING) and so I didnt get on with AtA. Is it worth trying again?

YES!!! Sorry for shouting lol. I get you though, it took me a couple of episodes to properly get into Ashes to Ashes and thought it was going to be rubbish, but SO glad I stuck it out.
Without spoilering, it ties up everything in Life On Mars, absolutely brilliant.

MillicentMartha · 30/04/2020 20:40

I loved him in it. Didn’t fancy him until Ashes to Ashes as I rather fancied John Simm...

missmouse101 · 30/04/2020 20:30

Gosh, also getting all hot and bothered here....plenty of man there. Ooh!

Binglebong · 30/04/2020 20:29

Rewatched Life on Mars recently and still amazing. I was having Keely Hawkes overload when it came out (she was in EVERYTHING) and so I didnt get on with AtA. Is it worth trying again?

LemonadeAndDaisyChains · 30/04/2020 20:22

After watching Life on Mars I can see how he got the role of The Master.

OMG first Gene Hunt
NowJohn Simm as The Master
This thread is making me come over all hot and bothered lol

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