Our Girl and Captain James Discussion Thread...

[ihearttc]

A new thread for all things Our Girl as we have already filled up another thread discussing everything to do with the show.

Oh dear... My eldest son is in the air cadets and just dropped him off at squadron in his "greens". Found myself eyeing up all these lovely young men!!!! Not quite CJ but my god that uniform does something to me! I have a very embarrassed son!

orphan many thanks but I think I must be set up differently somehow- the full icon list is there below the message box from the start and when I click on an icon, nothing happens. Frustrating!

I feel a little sorry for BA. Possibly he wasn't expecting this feedback and now has to stay away from twitter or learn to be more guarded. The downside to fame and all that, he's just a normal lad doing an extraordinary job.

Also aren't fantasies meant to remain just so and be kept private

I am really enjoying this thread and glad it is continuing apace. As in life I don't say a great deal but I have read the whole thing since the very beginning! I have barely looked at anything else on mumsnet since this started.

I have to admit I'm not such an expert as most of you, and I haven't ventured onto twitter (yet) but I have been re watching bits and particularly enjoying some of the you tube clips (and the My Man fan fic - blush!).

One thing is troubling me - why is Molly sharing a tent with the men when they are back at Bastion, when the tent was "stags only" in Ep 1? Surely that is not likely to happen for real?

SPOfficer - I loved your nerf gun sortie post earlier in the week, it really made me smile! Having a man on the discussion somehow makes me feel a bit less deranged!

Beingfrank I noticed that about the shared tent at the end as well, did seem a bit odd didn't it!

Bellini I'm with you on that. Would hate to think that BA would be put off doing another series.

Beingfrank I think way back on the previous thread someone in the know said that separate female quarters are provided where possible but sometimes it was necessary to share quarters like they did at the FOB.(Although once or twice I was confused about whether she was sleeping in the Med Tent) However, like you I noticed that Molly was sharing with the lads again and wondered why in a large camp like Bastion there were no spare beds in the female quarters. Perhaps it was just another plot device so that Smurf could sit in bed reading his mum's gloomy letter.

Bellini no I completely agree I was thinking that the other day. I get the feeling he is a rather private person and this must all be completely overwhelming to be thrown in the limelight like this.

I think however that on this thread we are mainly talking about Captain James and the storyline with a few video's of what BA has done in the past...I think that can only be a good thing because we can see how much he has progressed as an actor. There is nothing (well not much!) for him to feel bothered about on here.

Im on the FB our girl group (there are actually 3 different groups) and its pretty much full of "OMG he is soon fit" comments which can't be much fun to read over and over again.

Regarding shared tents - probably a plot device but possibly could be explained by Bastion drawing down and there being less space? The camp was being packed up and sent home through the last stages of our time over there and so there may be less bed space by the time they come back from the FOB?

I've always thought it was odd about the beds situation.

Is it so wrong of me to be supervising my two nephews (aged 6 and 3) making cakes and when they were squabbling over who licks the bowl out, shout to them "Wait out!"

I need to get out more and stop this obsession with Our Girl/Ben/CJ. Fortunately, whilst two said nephews watch CBeebies in a bit, I can settle down with Ben/CJ again.

Totally agree with him being quite private. He's not a regular on Twitter at all and I can imagine this has been very overwhelming for him. will be interesting to listen to the radio interview.

I think these days the serious actors (as in those who do it for for a career and are willing to tread the boards so to speak) have an easier time due to your reality stars who will do and do anything to get in the papers and therefore take up the column inches. Twitter is easily managed and you only put out what you want and I'm sure a healthy following is evidence to casting directors etc that they might be a good choice.

Sure he must not mind the appreciation? Come on, he's an actor, has done fair share of tv and theatre...he can not be shy!!
(I mean, one of my kids was practically born with a broomstick instead of a spine, he would not dance/act in public for love or money- that's the sort of person that would feel embarrassed....but if you choose to act in public you must be fairly relaxed in your skin?)

(Obviously my oldest took after me, btw, and I know nothing about acting!!)

Ps: have you seen "Molly" with prince Harry at the poppy appeal on the routemaster?? She eventually got to meet the royal ginge!!!! :-))
(It's on the bbc news)

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-29829581

Thanks for that cherin

Liked the comment on Facebook about captain james in disguise.

NappyValleyMum in answer to your question (which made me choke on my lunch a bit!) from my point of view I am happy for DW to be thinking about a fictional character/celebrity during our liaisons provided there are extra helpings coming my way (I am a man after all) and she doesn't start shouting his name at the climactic moment! Think it would be different if it was a person she actually knew personally but how would I know unless she let slip as described above!

Which Facebook page is that? I saw 3 different ones...

Don't mean shy - obviously what actor would be. But he did tweet he was overwhelmed. I'm sure his friends are taking the p out of it all

I have printed a few photos off- now I am a teen again except it used to be the posters from smash hits - will send one to see if he'll sign it. No one has tweeted that they are doing that so hopefully he might sign it.

Am trying not to watch any episodes today. Doing well so far although that's because we've been out to Manchester today. Seeing if I can last till DVD arrives. Although I have been thinking of a few questions to ask

cherin sorry twitter!

Beingfrank glad you liked the post - must get the boys out on another patrol this weekend.

Also wouldn't be too reassured by my presence I think I am just as deranged!

Just checking in! Great discussions today, and thanks for the link to bbc news with LT she is so pretty, very natural with a lovely smile.

I also think that BA quite shy, or maybe private is a better word. I think someone mentioned before that there is a video of him and other cast members promoting a play, and he remains quiet on the end of a line of fellow actors fiddling with his hands, which we have seen before.

Compared to some of the comments I have seen on FB I think our MN discussions have been nothing but overly complimentary and praising of his acting skills (and good looks). It will be very interesting how he comes across on Monday on the radio show. Poor man, Nick Grimshaw can be quite harsh! Feel rather protective about our BA/CJ!

I for one, if I happended to meet him in person, which isn't likely to ever happen (unless he does a meet and greet at the carols, again unlikely!) I would be SO shy and embarrassed I don't think I could talk to him, not even after a glass of wine and mince pie. I am more than happy to admire from afar and carry on with my daydreaming!

Thanks SPOfficer for your feedback on Nappys questions re protocol in the bedroom. Always interesting to hear a mans point of view on that subject!