Hinds will be in Ivanhoe, a BBC production set to air in the US on A&E in April -- and he will play Rochester in the new Jane Eyre! Perfect, no?

Thank you, AMY!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHEN is the new Jane Eyre coming out????? Can't wait!

WHEN is the new Jane Eyre coming out????? __ In September in the US -- on A&E

Amy: Hinds will be in Ivanhoe, a BBC production set to air in the US on A&E in April -- and he will play Rochester in the new Jane Eyre! Perfect, no? Perfect YES!! Cannot wait! ;-)

As a matter of fact I am reading Jane Eyre right now for the first time. Only up to the part when she is meeting Helen Burns for the first time. So I am at the very beginning.

You are in for a treat, Roar. I envy you.

You are in for a treat, Roar. I envy you. My very thought.

Exactly.And She(Jane E) is such a passionate lady.

She's very passionate even for a 10 year old!

I will confess as well, that I have not read Jane Eyre. I know, you are all shocked! I promise I will read it after I finish Persuasion (again.) ;-)

Oh cheryl, or everyone we could do a virtual read of it in the near future. That is a definite oxymoron. NEAR FUTURE:-O

You must read Jane Eyre, Cheryl! It's grrreat and I always consider it as one of the first feminist novels--she won't compromise her principles for anyone else or even for her own comfort. A great character. I think Hinds will make a perfect Rochester!

Cheryl, I absolutely insist that you read Jane Eyre. I read it every year from 15 to 21 and still re-read it when I need a really good dose of romance.

Yes, I can definitely see Hinds as Rochester. For those of you who love Lizzy, you will really love Jane. She is a ball of fire for such a little thing. Excellent reading!

So much good viewing coming, Feb, April, and in Fall. A vintage year! Mr. Hinds seems a very good candidate for Rochester indeed, great casting. And I can very well see him in this medieval story, won't seem out of place nor time. Who will play Jane, anybody?

And the ever classic On location :

A little information page for your pleasure : http://www.ultranet.com/~luvvy/ch/chfaq.txt and another webpage : http://www.ultranet.com/~luvvy/ch/chinds.htm

Johanne, thank you, thank you, thank you....... Now, in the words of the old music-hall song...... All the Nice Girls love a sailor......

And Benwick is such a lovely, scruffy teddybear.......

#19: LOVE the beard! Thanks so much for the pics.

Thanks a lot Johanne, what a lovely picture of Anne..uhmm Amanda b&w! And Susan took my line, I never saw him with a beard before - utterly becoming...he is so lean and interesting, sculptural face. OOps hanky brought forward ...

He had a beard throughout "Hostages" where he looked really good, if somewhat dirty under the circumstances. I liked him even better in that than in Persuasion. It was just a terrific role for him.

He had a beard throughout "Hostages" where he looked really good, if somewhat dirty under thecircumstances. I liked him even better in that than in Persuasion. It was just a terrific role for him. Ain't it amazin' what a little dirt and facefluff does to yer hormones? he is so lean andinteresting, sculptural face.Hmm. I am really going to think about that one, Ann. For a long, long, time. " I have been meditating on the very great pleasure that a lean and sculptural face on the body of a healthy man can bestow" ;-) And Hey, guess what! he's a happily attatched father of a little girl! This drooling object could turn out to be a perfect gentleman as well (sigh)!

If you would like to see a lot of Ciaran smouldering, check out December Bride, a little known (in the US) anyway Irish film. Slow but interesting and lots of Ciaran.

Genie; can this be rented here in the states? What is his role; lead or supporting? I have seen him only a little (but have liked what I've seen ;))

I got December Bride last SAturday from my local Blockbuster, in the romance section. He and Saskia Reeves have the biggest roles, althoiugh he isn't given top billing. Worth a look if you are a CH fan.

What is it about a broken nose that makes a man so attractive?

Now what would Myretta say here? "Maybe it's the reminder of a challenge?"

Amy-- hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee h ee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee ;-)

Cheryl -- please stop and breathe! While laughther is good for one's health, I highly recommend an occasional break to catch one's breath. :-) Maybe CH has a combination of sensitivity and macho type -- he seems to have a strong physical presence when he appears on camera, but can also demonstrate a sensitive side. Anyway, he is just fine. IMO.

In talking about Mr. Hinds with a friend today, I realized I'm not sure how to pronounce his first name. Help me, ladies!

Susan; I realized I'm not sure how to pronounce his first name. I asked this on the old BB, and I think it is pronounced "Keer-en."

Thanks, Cheryl -- I knew somebody on here would know!

Okay guys, I finished JANE EYRE and would die to see CH in this role. The book was AWESOME!!!! Anyway, I just saw THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER, what a strange and bizarro film. The ending was grotesque. What is it with the British sense of humour. On no, I'm writing like them now.

Yes, that was one very weird film. I rented to see CH, and I almost didn't finish it. The violent aspects of the movie really had me fidgeting -- especially when I knew something awful was about to happen. Helen Mirren was quite good in this, to the ex tent that I could figure out what her character was doing.

I also think that CH would be a great Rochester, but did anyone think that he looked rather overweight in the fleeting glimpses that we got from the Jane Eyre preview shown during the Emma3 telecast? I also recently rented December Bride and he was so handsome in that dark, peculiar and rather angular way of his. He was even a little too thin. He was of course just perfect as Captain Wentworth. My husband hopefully suggested that he gained weight f or the part of Rochester, but I never envisioned Rochester with a double-chin. What a shallow thing to dwell on, but I hope this is not a trend of his over time and I will continue to have reason to drool all over the place!

I was reading some reviews of Persuasion, and a couple of the reviewers (what do they know, anyway?) said that he was a terrible Wentworth, too rough and pockmarked! I didn't notice that, but even if he was, didn't they realize he was a SAILOR for cripes sake?!

Yes, one must expect a Navy man to be a little weather beaten, to be sure.

] ] ] * * * I'm waiting out here (in the steam room!) with lots of towels. Let him come out slowly. That way I can enjoy every delicious bit. Ooooh, this is getting raunchy again! ] ] Aahh, but we THRIVE on the raunchy bits do we not Jane? ] ] O.K., I'll let him out, but when I do, please don't towel him down, I'll do that. Well, all right, all right, you can towel him down but not completely, leave some damp spots for me. And you don't have to get anything for him, leave the requests for me. Well all right, all right, you can get his comb and any extra towels, but leave the rest for me. ] ] When he comes out of that bathroom though, it's every woman for herself!!! ] * * * I can see it now -- Traci swings in on the chandelier and attempts to whisk Ciaran and all his damp - er - parts -- off. Meanwhile Claire swings her saber and severs the chandelier swag, causing Traci to continue, right out the window. Claire throws the robe over HIS hairy head in hopes of abduction but is foiled whilst Evelyn and Rita thrust and parry, up over the sinks, across the back of the john and back out through the door. Intermittent shouts erupt, "He's mine!" "You hag! Leave him to me!" Out with you, you vermin!" "Back off, Tots!" and so forth. Joanne is trapped in the shower because Sandy has thrust her lance through the door handles. As everyone is otherwise distracted, Sandy and I go for Edward's bathrobed figure and spirit him away up some winding staircase. Out on the roof he turns into Sir Brian and promises us books. "No!" say we. "We've had enough books for one summer. We want you -- in the flesh!" And then the pristine glove appears. He leans forward and murmurs, "I tried to for et you. I thought I had. . ." OOOOh, I'm blushing. Can't bear to go on. What became of the other Amazons in the bathroom below? Stay tuned! _______________________________________ Whew! Bloodied, exausted and a bit bruised, but nevertheless, still ready for battle. While in that bathroom, and held at bay with the lance, I reach into the medicine cabinet drink an entire bottle of Peptol Bismol, regain any lost strength, and as a result manage to pry myself out of the bathroom (sorry, I couldn't leave myself in there too long, I hope you don't mind). When out, I see Jane, Traci and Claire have managed to pin our man down while Rita is going for some rope to secure him. (Traci has com back in from the window, Claire has extricated herself from the chandelier, Rita......oh you get the general idea.) He IS tied down securely, and carried out to that roof. However, he somehow he manages to do away with his bonds, "I'd give half my lands to see you in full health ladies!!" he cries, and just as they're about to comply, he takes a step back, and to horror of Jane, Traci and Claire, accidentaly falls from the roof, where he is caught by the waiting arms of Evelyn, Sandy, and Joanne and spir ted away to the local airport. "God's blood!" they cry, and jump into the first cab to........................ Joanne ____________ ] * * * I can see it now -- Traci swings in on the chandelier and attempts to whisk Ciaran and all his damp - er - parts -- off. Meanwhile Claire swings her saber and severs the chandelier swag, causing Traci to continue, right out the window.[ Jane, I just stumbled down here and I have to thank you for letting me have first dibs on CH! I'm so flattered! But to have gone flying out the window on a chandelier! My, my, my.. I'd love to hear what my eulogy was: "She was a swinger in her day..." Oh my!!! My pastor will faint... Traci __________ (well done, Joanne!) * * * No sooner does the cab pull away from the curb than one of those motorcycles with a side-seat appears from behind the house. It is driven by -- yes, it's RITA! Jane, Traci and Clair spy her as she become mired in some mud. They take advantage of the delay and shinny down the drain pipe after her. Melissa emerges from the bushes and gives Rita the requisite shove. The motorcycle is released, Melissa and Rita tear off and leave the three frustrated maidens (never mind!) in a plume of smoke. Never ones to stand about wringing their hands, Jane, Trace and Claire abduct a beautiful English hunter from Mr. Rochester's stable. The three of them leap to his bare back and prod him (the hunter, not Mr. Rochester!) -- non too gently, I might add -- in the ribs. Soon the three bear down upon the two who are bearing down upon the unfortuante Sir Brian and the jubilant (but not for long!) trio. . . . Jane O ______________ ....the English hunter, however, constantly veers off the road, thinking he hears the call for the fox hunt instead, and as result the "three frustrated maidens" find themselves constantly going in the opposite direction looking for fox instead of the correct highway/turnpike for that eeever elusive airport. They soon dispose of him, so he can get himself a drink of water and to have his shoes shod. Meanwhile, at the airport, Evelyn, Joanne, Sandy and Susie have booked tickets on flight 1193 and after a f ll body tackle have wrapped our boy in chainmail and duct tape for a secure and comfortable flight. "I'm strong and courageous!" he cries. Not now, they echo. I'm passionate!" he retorts. LAAAATER, they cry, save it for laaaater!! The plane takes off, all breathe a sigh of relief, when to their shock and horror they spy Jane, Traci, Claire, Rita and Melissa hanging on to the wings, tail, etc., etc. Maybe if we pick up enought speed, we'll loose them, someone volunteers. Alas, though, our now FIVE frustrat d maidens hang on for dear life, until that wonderful isle is spotted. Down they land, and run for the nearest cab, with the fab five in hot pursuit!! To Torquilstone they cry!! All right but it'll cost you extra, the cabbie warns. The fab five are still hot on their trail. "I will arouse your passions!!", Bois-Guilbert pipes in! This is all Melissa and Rita can stand, lunge at him and start removing the chain mail. Laaater! the other three respond!! Wait till we get to Torguilstone!! Once there, a cryptic note is thrown through the window attached to a rock. "Release the Templar forwith or meet with the consequences" Signed: Wambar, the Fool, Jane the Systems Analysist Traci, the Patent Attorney Gerth, the Swineherder (his mark) Claire, the Adnstrtr.,CEO Joanne ______________ As our demented damsels wracked their brains without the stone walls looming ever-so-menacingly above them, Traci (ever the vigilant patent attorney) suddenly remebered a recent patent she'd filed for a hot oil treatment. Jane (the equally dedicated systems analyst) began analyzing plans for the construction of an elaborate catapult system to no avail. No one seemed able to decide which design would be best. Finally, Claire, our multi-talented CEO/Admin., stepped in and made one of her dazzling executive ecisions. "You! Wambar! Gerth! What ho!" The two dim-witted but stout-hearted fellows complied with a lethargic, "Aye?" Claire continued, "Take these water balloons and fill them with Traci's hot oil treatment. The rest of you, finish up this catapult. There will be mighty celebrations tonight!" You see, Claire was already anticipating how Sir Brian would look without his chainmail and duct tape. . . The preparations were well under way when Anne unexpectedly arrived on the scene bearing some remarkable photos from her gallery. Temporarily distracted, the demented maidens slowed down the construction of the catapult and the filling of the hot oil balloons. By the time they regained their composure, they were able to fling tepid oil up and over the tops of the fortress walls. Meanwhile, inside, Joanne, Evelyn, Sandy and Susan were removing the final bits of duct tape and chainmail from their captive. They, too, were temporarily distracted (as one could imagine!) and therefore caught unaware by the first volley of tepid oil. The balloons burst, showering Sir Brian and the stalwart foursome. Before a moment had passed, they were slipping and sliding their way across the rooftops of Torquilstone, once again, just as they had previously in a mud-wrestling competition. Remembering laire's cutting remarks about Sir Brian's girth (not Gerth!) the foursome shrieked as they slipped and slid their way over to Sir Brian. They lunged as a single force toward the poor man, who, in his present -- er -- generous proportions, slipped right through their fingers like a greased pig -- er, sheep. Hearing the shrieks below, the five demented damsels stormed the castle and piereced through the mighty fortifications. They, too, became entwined in the greasy limbs and shrieked as Sir Brian -- looking even greasier than usual, so that when he bowed and took his leave, his (can you believe it!) hair flipped forward in a single piece! Zounds! He took this opportunity to elude his manic maidens and fairly leapt to the ground below. He headed toward the gate -- seeing this as an opportunity for his escape -- and with the Furies in hot pursuit, Sir Brian -- still without benefit of chainmail or duct tape -- fled through the postern gate. The frantic females chased him -- "Every woman for herself!" -- right into the waiting arms of Melissa and Rita who speedily tossed him into the side car, both jumping onto the motorcycle and revving the gears an managing to give full throttle just as the rest of the Wentworth-crazed females boiled into the courtyard. Casting a glance over her shoulder, Rita shouted. . . Care to continue? Jane O __________ ..................You know Melissa, this hot oil treatment is doing wonders for my hair, do you think Traci would want a partner if she ever puts it on the market? For heaven's sake Rita, not now, look at the road, we have other things to concentrate on," Melissa cried, but it was too late, before you could say Torquilstone 10 times real fast, they took a sharp turn, overturned, where they were met with, lances, hair dryers, scotch tape, and makeup sticks, held firm and ready for battle by Evelyn, Sandy, oanne and Susie. There was moment's silence, where steely gazes were met. "One thing that's pure that I still hold on to are my complete strength and skills in combat," Sir Brian volunteered, "But I'd rather give half, NAY ALL MY LANDS, to see you ladies in full health instea........." not now Sir Brian, in unison they cried!!!! More tension-filled silence; Sir Brian was surrounded, with no escape. Suddenly all hell broke loose! Evelyn struck first, grabbed Rita's leg and head and tried to ruin her beauti ul new 'do' from the hot oil treatment. Sandy and Susie cornered Melissa, holding the chain mail and duct tape in the hopes of tying her up, but instead wrapped up Gerth's dog instead. Someone yelled "girth!" Upon hearing this, Susie lunged for her beloved Templar. As she was holding firm, however, she noticed a peculiar smell, which wasn't "the scent of yarrow reaching from across the river." She looked up, and instead of her beloved Sir Brian, she was holding, for dear life, Gerth instead. "God's Blood, Susie, let go of Gerth, he's on our side!!!" Anne demanded. "Sorry she sheepishly (ram?) responded, I heard girth and well I thought.........never mind." All of a sudden Susie, Evelyn, Joanne and Rita were struck on the head by some empty hot oil treatment bottles. They looked up to see Jane, Claire and Traci on the treetops staring at them with a wild-eyed look and before you could say Alberto VO-5 Hot Oil Treatment, Finesse Conditioner for Oily Hair, or Rogaine Hair Club for Men, Traci (who was now Olympic material from her chandelier swinging experience) swung down on a vine, wrapped her arms and legs around Sir Brian, held tight, and supported by Jane nd Claire was pulled back up to the trees and onto a waiting horse drawn carriage below driven by Wamber. The ball was back in their court. Claire was already envisioning a show and tell involving chain mail, while Jane was dreaming of Sir Brian in a white billowing shirt accompanied by tropical breezes. Traci, meanwhile, was wondering how quickly that hot oil patent would go through. "One woman I have loved before you three! Sir Brian cried!! This aroused them from their dreams! "Where to?" asked Wamber. ............... Joanne ________________ We'll be back with Our Duchess in Torquilstone in just a moment: (shot of Billy the ram lazily munching grass, his wool a flyaway mess, his demeanor rather sad. Around him the other rams are eyeing him with contempt and scorn.) Voice over: We know life 'round the meadow can be tough. Always trying to get ahead, find that fresh patch of grass, a new spot of mud to roll in. The pressure can be intense. So intense that you forget all about your looks. (shot of Billy sadly wandering away, mindful of the stares) That's why we invented the new Alberto V05 hot oil wool treatment for busy sheep on the go. Got wild wool that won't be tamed, not even by an evil Templar? Then give our healing oils a try! Even Rebecca says they work! (shot of Billy looking into mirror hanging on tree as he works the magic solution into his wool. Within moments he is transformed into a smooth, dashing, ram about town! Now the other sheep are looking at him with respect, admiration, and interest! One exhuberant ewe bleats out "Not baaaaaad, Billy!) You'll be a ewe magnet in a matter of moments! You'll be beating them off with a lance, er, stick! Don't wait another moment to pick up your tube of Alberto V05! You'll be the talk of the meadow. Note: Alberto V05 has also been known to work wonders with humans! Now back to our program... Traci

Where is everyone? Can't all be watching Persuasion.

Nice to read all the old posts again and to think all this Ch drooling was going on before Ivanhoe was even televised. And nice to see those great persuasion picture. Where is Johanne? She is a source of so much great information.

To all CH refugees from the Pond: Whew! I made it here! Hope you successfully navigated your way through all the unfamiliar twists and turns...I don't want to be without all of you for even one day!

Greetings to all CH droolers! I am not one of you yet, but expect to be this fall after Jane Eyre airs. Hope to have many discusions with you all here, since our beloved pond is soon to be only a fond memory.

I can't believe I made it over here. Yippee!!!!! Anne

I just read En Guarde.....to all who've written on it: LOL!!!!

Ladies: Glad to see you're making it across to the Spring! Billy and I have been waiting for you anxiously. It's been difficult keeping him in line since he got a hold of that VO5 Formula, you know. Happy Monday, all! Traci (aka Brian Sheepshanks)

Traci I'm glad you made it here...where is everybody else? I hope they're here soon, but it's sad to realize all of our wonderful threads are lost forever.

Can't you set them up as an archive here?

Hello everybody. For those of you who may have missed the link...here's another one to the other Drool site....I just posted some JE pics so you should go se them. :-) Drooling and other Nonsense

Sandy and Traci, Thank heaven I've found you both! Moving over here was a bit tricky but I'm glad it worked out. Let's hope the arrival of the rest of the ladies will be iminent. Melissa

Terry: We do want to express our appreciation for setting us up a place here. We're just finding it rather tricky to figure out. Thanks for making us feel welcome. Traci

Whew! I made it too! Good to see old Ponders (Hi, Traci, Sandy, Melissa!) and all the Springers!!

Claire Come over to the other board "Drool and Nonsense"; many are there already; here's the url: http://www.InsideTheWeb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mb11068 Joanne

HEY YOU GUYS!!! I had no idea you had moved these Boards onto the Spring until now... For those of you who love JANE EYRE (and I think that means -you-, Myretta!) please come & visit the Bronte Board located right here on the Spring! You can log in with the same password you're using now. Hey, we're not just literary snobs over there -- we talk about the film adaptations of JE, Wuthering Heights, you name it. Come on & see me, y'hear? So is it exciting that Ciaran is going to play Rochester OR WHAT? Could a more perfect choice be made in this world? I'm pretty partial to Timothy Dalton in the part, but I'm really anxious to see the new A&E production! Those who've seen it say that he & Samantha Morton are ab fab. One more short month!

Theresa, I've moved your post here because there was already a topic for Ciaran Hinds. Read the above posts--they are a hoot. And since you are a Colin Firth fan come over to topic 51--lots of stuff happening over there ;-) ___________ Wed, Oct 22, 1997 (21:03) | Theresa Griffith (tgriff) I have never been a big romance classic person, but after viewing Pride and Prejudice last year, (Colin Firth, Mr Darcy) I became one, I thought nothing could top that, but after watching Jane Erye on A&E with Ciaran Hinds, I am just amazed. Does anyone know anything about him?? How old is he? He is fabulous!

http://members.aol.com/dramaddict/ch/pix/HOMEROCH.JPG not sure of his age, but he was also terrific in PERSUASION, the Austen film you can rent in many video stores (my daughter had a crush on him in that one but I think went headoverheels for Mr. Rochester, too!)

If you are looking for info check out the message board. If you have a question about CH just feel free to ask it on that board. Ciaran Hinds Drool Board

Oh I'm glad you gave that link Anne, I've been searching for it. Thanks.

I forgot to add the link to my CH page. It's not close to be as nice as Hindsite but there are some great pictures. CH Anne

Hello all. I read that CH is 44, to answer the question up the Board aways. Anne, I put a link for your site in the Bronte board too, because I 'borrowed' one of your pictures. What is there about that guy, anyway?? (I just discovered him.)

Hi, I hope this works. It's my first time to the drool board. Based on the previous discussions, I hope someone here will know what character CH played in the Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover. Also, it's nice to find this site.

ENJOY!

Kathryn, I believe his character's name in "the Cook, the Thief" is Cory. He's one of the main character's croonies and spends must of his time just sitting around the dinner table--although eventually he gets thrown around a bit.

Clare - Thanks for the information. I guess I'll have to watch that film again to look for him. However, that is a disturbing film to watch. Does anybody know what CH is in next? Is it Oscar and Lucinda? Also, can is "The Man Who Cried" in video stores? My local didn't have it.

Hinds is in one of the Tales From the Crypt episodes. (It is airing here in the Twin Cities at the moment.) He plays a police inspector trying to find a serial killer. He looks quite scruffy. The episode name is "Confession" and my paper describes the plot as "A detective [Hinds] believes a screenwriter decapitated three women."

Ciaran Hinds was without question the best Mr. Rochester I have ever seen. He was born to play that part!

oops! it wasn't supposed to be so big!

Ooh, and just as I'm going through my Persuasion phase... (Kate) oops! it wasn't supposed to be so big! Big is good ;-p