Webchat with IDRIS ELBA: Thursday 19th December, 1-2pm

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We're delighted to end 2013 by welcoming Golden Globe winner Idris Elba to Mumsnet HQ on Thursday 19th December between 1.00 and 2.00pm to answer your questions.

Idris is best known for his portrayal of Russell 'Stringer' Bell in The Wire and later as Detective John Luther in BBC One's Luther. On January 3rd Idris is back on the big screen playing Nelson Mandela in the highly anticipated MANDELA LONG WALK TO FREEDOM for which he is has recently been nominated as ‘Best Actor’ for his portrayal of Mandela at the 2014 Golden Globes.

MANDELA was made with the full support and endorsement of Mr Mandela, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory. Mr Mandela entrusted his life story to South African producer Anant Singh in the face of fierce competition from the major international studios. Singh spent 16 years developing the film, teaming up with David Thompson and finally commencing principal photography of this UK-South African coproduction in May 2012.

Come and chat to Idris on Thursday at 1.00pm and to find out more about the new film and his other work. If you're unable to join us please post a question in advance to this thread.

Hello Idris,

I fancy you a lot enjoy your work, particularly The Wire and Luther.

However, I cannot quite watch the Private Garden video without being a bit Was it 100% serious?

MsGee x (I assume that if I do this I can say that I have kissed you, yes?)

@HopAlongOnItsOnlyChristmas

(any one else having a bit of smirk at the mental image of the queue for the bathroom mirror at about 12.30 at MNHQ tomorrow?)

Gonna need a lot of slap as it's our office party tonight. Terrible timing.

Serves you right justine I hope you all look haggard and ten years older tomorrow!
Lucky cows.
If he doesn't respond to my questions I shall take to my bed for many years like a Bronte character.

scone age most definitely has found it as she text me, I think she's in her way to camp outside mnhq.

My question is for MNHQ. Just how much sabotage is currently taking place to ensure you are the one sat with him??

Any full on fist fights yet?

sorry.

I am simply very happy that he is going to be here.

Are / were the rumours true about you being a possible Dr Who? Were you approached? If not, would you do it if you were?

But i have the mind of a guttersnipe .

Ooooh, MNHQ are on the ball. Boom! bang! Pow! I can just picture you all blowing imaginary smoke from forefinger guns...

But really, you HAVE to let Idris know the adoration that is going on. It is only fair.

JustineMN so there's a chance a few of you could still be a bit tipsy at 1pm tomorrow?

We've got our secret santa exchange then, think I'm going to have to skip it!

I can't even remember why I was deleted.
I shall continue to conduct myself like the lady that I am.

Oh no he isn't

Yes mrs D to told us

Did I tell you that he was in my actual town and my useless sons didn't tell me for fear of a group of middle aged women (attractive ones Idris) turning up at the club in their finery.
They get a lot less for Christmas since I can tell you.

I'd just like to claim this as a humongous small victory - Idris was my suggestion when MNHQ polled us for webchat victims ideas some time ago. Thanks MNHQ glad to see you were listening to good sense

Idris - have you ever watched 'Ivor the engine', and do you feel you have any points in common with your namesake Idris the dragon?

Can I add my name to the list of adoring fans?

Loved Pacific Rim, but then I am a huge fan of yourself and a certain Mr Hunnam - any plans to star in any more action type movies, - did you enjoy making it, and can we look forward to more?
WHen?
Where?
Etc.

Still miss Luther's coat :(

Hi Idris,

Congratulations on the soon to be new arrival! As I'm due to have my first child on Friday, my question is, what bit of advice do you wish someone had given you as a first time parent?

Also, I love you, aieeeeeeeeee, swoon, etc

Hello Idris

What was it like, being part of the London Olympics Opening Ceromony?

Music question, what is your favourite song to relax to after a long day? Mine is Barry White's 'Just The Way You Are'

If you could do a 'road trip', where would you go (and what would be your dream car)?

Idris, what is the most exciting book you have ever read ?