Happy 17th Anniversary in November 2021, of Richard Armitage as John Thornton in the BBC 2004 production of “North & South”:
Wishing you and yours a joyous Holiday Season!
Thanks to Esther for my/Grati’s nomination for
Congratulations to Richard Armitage, 2015 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominee for his portrayal of John Proctor in The Old Vic’s 2014 production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”
Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
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“Seeking the Niceties of Marriage” by Gratiana Lovelace (2021); click the image to link to my story on my Wattpad site
“Encouragement” (Book 1, 2016), a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Expectations” (Book 2, 2018 – 2019; the sequel to “Encouragement”); link to my story at my Wattpad site
“A Magnificent Love”, is a an original contemporary romance of mine on my Wattpad site:
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“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, an original love story by Gratiana Lovelace for 2015-2016
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“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons” is my multi-generational fan fic romance completed on my Wattpad site in October 2014.
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“Fire & Ice” (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Lost & Found” (Revised on Wattpad, 2014), this is one of my original contemporary romances, Gratiana Lovelace
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“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
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“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
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“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Thorin’s Journey: An Unexpected Love”, is an in progress story of mine that I am serializing here on my blog and on my Wattpad site:
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“Of Magic & Mistletoe” (2020) by Gratiana Lovelace; click on the image to go to my story on my Wattpad site
“Standring’s Christmas Wish”, 2018 holiday short story; link to my story at my Wattpad site
For me, before there was Daniel, before there was Kenneth, before there was Proctor, before there was Gary, before there was Thorin, before there was Porter, before there was Lucas, before there was Sir Guy, before there was Harry, before there was John Standring, there was Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South (2004).
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Something About Love by GratianaL is now also on Tumblr
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Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
His smiles are so joyous, I couldn't resist making this little graphic. Click on the image to download a copy.
Congratulations to Richard Armitage! 2015 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor winner for his role of Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”!
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“The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
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“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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The Anglophile Channel’s 2013 Favorite British Artist Richard Armitage Interview, all 5 Parts: Teaser, 1, 2, 3, and Outtakes
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“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
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The Crucible: IN CONVERSATION with Richard Armitage at The Old Vic on September 2, 2014
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Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Orcrist Swordplay gif by Midnightxsun
With a warrior's skill, Thorin demonstrates his graceful yet deadly finesse.
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” December 2013
Thorin Oakenshiedl (portrayed by Richard Armitage) and his band continue their quest to reclaim their homeland. Let none dare get in their way--not even a dragon. (Click on the image to go to The Hobbit movie site for up to date news and resources.)
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 2013 Official Trailer#1
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Richard Armitage 2012 Portraits by Robert Ascroft at RANet
Talented, charming, confident, philanthropic, handsome, gentlemanly, and kind--Richard Armitage possesses all of these qualities and more. Click on the image to download it. Then to see it and other Richard Armitage portraits, visit the RANet Promo Portraits 2012 Gallery at www.RichardArmitageNet.com
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Official Trailer 2 [HD]”, Warner Brothers; “Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart. I can ask no more than that.”
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“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
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“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
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NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
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Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
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“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
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“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
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Richard Armitage interviewed about portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in Accion, Nov2212
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The New Hobbit Dwarfs Group Portrait, 9/27/12 (A “Bag End” dozen?)
Courtesy of The Hobbit Facebook Albums page
The “Young Prince” Thorin Oakenshield (as Portrayed by Richard Armitage in “The Hobbit”)
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Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
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Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
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Category Archives: Video
Celebrating Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield with my sidebar’s October 2021 Wallpaper, October 02, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1417)
October is a busy month for Durin Dwarves in The Hobbit trilogy of films (2012,2013, & 2014), and for the talented British actor Richard Armitage (see below in September 2010, via RAnet): who portrayed Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit trilogy … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday! Richard Armitage’s 50th Birthday Video Message! August 22, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1408)
Happy 50th Birthday to the talented British actor Richard Armitage! Wishing you every happiness that you wish for yourself! And here is his fabulous 50th Birthday video message: Thanks to TeresaA for sharing the video link! Wishing Richard and … Continue reading
#Juneteenth becomes a new U.S. Federal #Holiday Observance, June 18, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1391)
Commemorating and honoring Juneteenth nationally has been a long time in coming:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-significance-of-juneteenth-americas-first-new-federal-holiday-in-decades And more about Juneteenth from my post last year about it, may be found here. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & peaceful day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;->
Iridescent pastel butterfly of Spring, April 06, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1372)
With Winter’s chill joined by torrential rains, our area’s Spring has been delayed. Then this past weekend, everything warmed up, the grass was luscious green again. Soon more birds and butterflies will come back as well. And I have seen … Continue reading
#RichardArmitage Bag End Table Reading Commanding Charisma, March 24, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1368)
I love this THAUJ Bag End Meal Discussion table reading shot, thanks to DurinLass! Richard Armitage commands the room even without Thorin’s long locks and beard. Sighhh! Though the talented British actor Richard Armitage in costume and makeup as Thorin … Continue reading
Love this Richard Armitage dramatic characters moments video! March 20, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1367)
The multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage is a most wonderfully nuanced storyteller. And I love this Richard Armitage dramatic character moments video by MsEleanorShelby, shared by Mooseturds! Thanks! Wishing everyone a wonderful first day of Spring!! Hugs & … Continue reading
My Zoe film starring Julie Delpy and Richard Armitage opens in theatres today, February 26, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1365)
Thanks to TeresaA for pointing me to the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s new tweets/retweets about his 2021 film My Zoe! See her cap of Richard’s new twitter header: The film is about a mother’s love that truly … Continue reading
Merry #Christmas joy with “Carol of the Bells”, December 25, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1353)
I found this Brooklyn Choir rendition of #Carol_of_the_Bells to be delightful, and diverse like we are. Enjoy! Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday season! Hugs <3 & Holiday Cheers! Grati ;-> (I’m not endorsing Fox News. I just like … Continue reading
Choosing between a Supermassive Black Hole in real life, or in reel life with a Richard Armitage as Sir Guy fan video, November 29, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1344)
When our choice is between focusing upon a Supermassive Black Hole in real life–as a new map of the Milky Way Galaxy emerges (image courtesy of CBSNews and NAOJ, Thanks!): or, focusing upon a Sir “Guy-Supermassive-Black-Hole” in reel … Continue reading
Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov embracing Anna Calder-Marshall as Old Nurse at end of Uncle Vanya film, November 05, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1337)
Love this poignant picture (Grati edit) of the talented British actor Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov embracing the talented Anna Calder-Marshall as the Old Nurse at the end of the “Uncle Vanya” film 2020! Thanks to Mariana Tomozei for … Continue reading
SciFi SatuRdAy! With Richard Armitage as the villain in “Space Sweepers”, October 17, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1333)
Thanks to TeresaA for sharing Pierce Conran’s tweet links to a new article about the Korean SciFi blockbuster “Space Sweepers”—where the talented British actor Richard portrays the villain! We love him as a “baddie”, don’t we! Korean theaters have … Continue reading
Richard Armitage talks Dickens, Scrooge, etc., for Character Lock In, Epi5, September 10, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1324)
Digital Theatre Presents: Richard Armitage on Charles Dickens & Scrooge: You can now watch episode 5 of #characterlockin 🎉 Join @RCArmitage as he meets Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge. Watch the full episode here 👉 https://t.co/6oIckFOyD2#dramateaching #english #ELA #remotelearning #freeresources #edchat … Continue reading
Feeling nostalgic for Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield singing Misty Mountains Cold with Dwarves of Durin video, June 28, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1306)
As we get closer to the 10th Anniversary [Oct. 22, 2010] of Richard Armitage being announced to portray Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, I’m feeling nostalgic for the simple melody of “Misty Mountains Cold” sung by him … Continue reading
Friendship SatuRdAy! #RichardArmitage character portrayals of diverse friends and colleagues bring us together, June 06, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1301)
Friendship and colleagues within and across diverse and inclusive communities, and social justice, have been much on my mind for most of my life and in my work and my community service projects during my long university staff career–and again … Continue reading
Seeking peace amid pandemics and protests, June 03, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1300)
As with many of us, I have been stunned beyond belief with even more killings of African Americans at the hands of the police in recent weeks—such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others–and the peaceful and other not … Continue reading
Sexy Saturday! Richard Armitage makes a home studio for recording audiobooks, May 09, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1297)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage made a home studio for recording audiobooks. https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1257897902967488513 “I’ve been hard at work recording two beloved Agatha Christie titles from my home studio. You can preorder them on @audible_com now; can’t wait for you … Continue reading
Tea & Cinnamon Toast Tuesday! Richard Armitage hopping perks up our morning, April 07, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1292)
Sometimes, a little Richard Armitage hopping behind the scenes for “The Stranger” is a delightful morning perk up with my tea & cinnamon toast! Thanks to Cyn Dainty for sharing this StopinStockport gif! Hugs <3 & Cheers! Grati ;->
Wild Wednesday! Richard Armitage is on my “RAdar”, April 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1291)
I have always loved this Richard Armitage early acting career video, RAdar, by Angela Smith! Enjoy! Hugs <3 & Cheers! Grati ;-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0LBynlA4rM
THTHT—Richard Armitage answers admiring fans Audible audiobook Qs, February 25, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1284)
Richard’s responses were so cool! He is a master storyteller with wonderfully performed character voices! Sighhh! And Fabo Laktuko had a question answered! Thanks for the link, Teresa Armitage! P.S. And I just listened again to RA’s “Sylvester, or the Wicked Uncle” … Continue reading
“The Stranger” new official trailer is suspenseful and riveting! January 17, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1277)
In the new Netflix original series “The Stranger”, based on Harlen Coben’s book of the same name, the talented British actor Richard Armitage portrays a man whose marriage, family, and life, quickly unravel due to his missing wife’s secrets, lies, … Continue reading
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish Friends! December 22, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1270)
The December Holidays hold many secular and sacred celebrations that we all enjoy. And the Jewish ritual of Hanukkah celebrates a miracle, born in strife, of the menorah lamp oil lasting 8 days—until more sacred kosher oil could be prepared. … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: “First Look Clip” of new Netflix Thriller Series“The Stranger” with Richard Armitage, July 25, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1250)
A cool and creepy “first look clip” to the new Netflix thriller “The Stranger” starring the talented British Actor Richard Armitage! Adapted from Harlan Coben’s book “The Stranger”, this clip “features the first meeting between Adam Price (played … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July 2019! July 04, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1243)
The 4th of July for folks in the U.S. can mean different things to different people. My childhood memories associate the 4th of July with little fireworks of “snakes”, pop caps, etc., on up to attending our city’s real fireworks … Continue reading
WCW: Richard Armitage interview about new audiobook The Snowman, October 17, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post#1189)
Thanks to RANet’s tweet yesterday about the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s latest audiobook treat, The Snowman by Michael Morpugo: Richard Armitage talks Working on the Snowman Audiobook https://t.co/bB6PSfKKAy via @YouTube — RichardArmitageNet (@RAnetdotcom) October 16, 2018 Richard is … Continue reading
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