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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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LemonadeAndDaisyChains · 30/04/2020 17:32

And a big yes to Gene Hunt, even if I suspect those polyester shirts probably smelt a bit

surely that'd just add to the attraction though
all sweaty and testosteroney
sorry think I need a lie down now lol

FiveOutOfFiveGoldblums · 30/04/2020 17:32

SPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILER
YANBU which is why it was so sad/unnerving to discover that the real life one week in the job rookie Gene possibly died a skinny, bravado talking 18 year old virgin Shock

Monstermissy36 · 30/04/2020 17:31

Me and my 13 year old ds binged these a few months ago and he absolutely loved him! Not for the same reasons as me mind 😂

thepeopleversuswork · 30/04/2020 17:29

I remember thinking that at the time.

But he's definitely shag material, not for a relationship.

He would have got old very quickly if you were living or God Forbid, having kids with him.

Ivegotnothing · 30/04/2020 17:29

Just popping in to say yes please Grin

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user1471442488 · 30/04/2020 17:25

@LemonadeAndDaisyChains

It was that very scene that inspired the thread fans self

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sluj · 30/04/2020 17:22

One of the best series ever in the history of television. And a big yes to Gene Hunt, even if I suspect those polyester shirts probably smelt a bit Grin

RuudGullitOnAShed · 30/04/2020 17:21

He’s everything I’d hate in real life but I so would!

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 30/04/2020 17:21

PG is generally swoon worthy but esp as Gene Hunt.

NaomiFromMilkShake · 30/04/2020 17:20

I would give him six months to get out of my bed. Grin

Poodles03 · 30/04/2020 17:20

Well, Gene Hunt was an arsehole in many ways but he was ''real'' man, a man's man, right? I miss 70s men - they make me horny too, OP.

I recently rewatched Life on Mars and loved it, it was so refreshing seeing people punching each other in the face every 5 minutes, rather than all the sappy good-goody boring shit of today. The ending of Life of Mars was fantastic.

OP, you should watch/rewatch Minder.

vampirethriller · 30/04/2020 17:20

Oh yes definitely.

5foot5 · 30/04/2020 17:19

This thread is surrounded by Armed Bastards!

GrinGrinGrin

LemonadeAndDaisyChains · 30/04/2020 17:18

This thread is surrounded by Armed Bastards!

Grin

Recently binge watched Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes for the first time (I know, I know, I'm always last to the party lol) and YADNBU.
Especially like the scene where he smashes down the window and carries her out to safety

Justabadwife · 30/04/2020 17:17

We watched them last week, and I thought the same.

Pinkarsedfly · 30/04/2020 17:16

*me

Pinkarsedfly · 30/04/2020 17:16

Fit. As. Fuck.

The scene where he wordlessly pours Bollyknickers a massive glass of wine after a tough shift makes go weak at the flaps
knees.

Hearhoovesthinkzebras · 30/04/2020 17:14

Completely agree op.

Ironmanrocks · 30/04/2020 17:12

Ooh we've not seen Life on Mars - but as far as weird swoon-worthy detectives go....I had a real thing for Julien Baptiste in The Missing. Very strange as I usually do not go for older men. But he.... makes.... my...... heart.... stop........ Smile

MrSheenandMe · 30/04/2020 16:52

Gorgeous! So sexy. (Saw PG in Waitrose once - nearly swooned on the spot). Must re-watch Life on Mars. (So many BoxSets, so little time!)

CSIblonde · 30/04/2020 16:50

I feel the same. I think they called Gene Hunt 'retrosexual' when the first series came out. Manly is definitely a thing for me. I don't want a fight for the mirror in the morning.

TheSoapyFrog · 30/04/2020 16:50

I have also binge watched for the first time recently and I couldn't agree with you more

romany4 · 30/04/2020 16:49

About how not favourable!

romany4 · 30/04/2020 16:48

Phillip Glenister has always been shagworthy in my eyes.
I've fancied him since he was in Clocking Off about 20 years ago.
And don't even get me started favourable sexy he is in Mad Dogs!

Lottapianos · 30/04/2020 16:43

I see what you mean. Theres something very old fashioned 'manly' about him

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