James Norton has a Mr Darcy moment in ITV’s ‘Grantchester’
By Ben Kelly
Fans of Grantchester were treated to scenes last night (March 2) in which James Norton and Robson Green went for a swim, in what’s being hailed as Norton’s very own ‘Mr Darcy’ moment.
The 30-year-old actor, who’s become something of a ginger pin-up since taking on the role as Reverend Sidney Chambers in the ITV show, stripped off alongside TV veteran Green, who plays Detective Inspector Geordie Keating. Check out the scene below, followed by a few select highlights…
Based on the reaction of viewers on Twitter, it seems like ITV successfully reeled in the audience with the river-based scenes…
Well my week is complete James Norton & Robson Green opening scene #Grantchester someone pass me the smelling salts
— lesleylyness (@lesleylyness) March 2, 2016
I can’t be the only one watching #Grantchester just for James Norton.
— Michael Teacy (@megamouth_88) March 2, 2016
The first four minutes of Grantchester are pretty spectacular @jginorton
— Nick (@Mtsensk) March 2, 2016
James Norton taking his clothes off was a fantastic opening to the new series of grantchester. Well done ITV.
— Sof (@Sof_Styles) March 2, 2016
Hot guys taking a water dip, what a blatant case of gay shipping fanservice….AND WE LIKE IT! #Grantchester
— KARA SNAZZYPANTS (@stedanchick) March 2, 2016
Meanwhile, you can see more of James and Robson in this behind the scenes video shared online of the pair larking around as the filmed the episode of the 1950s detective drama.
.@jginorton takes an unexpected bath behind the scenes of #Grantchester thanks to Robson Green – pic.twitter.com/PxrdaaJX3p
— Kudos TV (@KudosTV) March 1, 2016
Grantchester continues next Wednesday at 9pm on ITV.More stories:Harry Judd wants you to watch him getting nailed for Sport Relief10 pictures of Attitude cover star Gus Kenworthy to drool over