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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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“A Lonesome Lord” (2023), by Gratiana Lovelace; Right click on the image to open a new tab and link to the start of my new Regency romance on my Wattpad site:
“A Castle Wedding for Christmas 2” (2022) is a fan fic sequel of mine. Click on the image below to go to it on my Wattpad site:
“Winter Rental”, a new contemporary romance by Gratiana Lovelace (2022); click on the image to go to my story in my Wattpad site:
“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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“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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“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
Click on the image to go to Grati's blog post #525 with links for all of The Anglophile Channel videos of the Richard Amitage Interview.
“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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Tag Archives: Dr. Astrov
Moves-tastic Monday! RA’s Dr. Astrov dancing hips gif via KatieC, July 11, 2022 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1466)
Random Acts of Armitage… For a multitude of reasons. #RichardArmitage 🐍 pic.twitter.com/TPSMLntl7m — KatieC ⚖️♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@YepJustKatieC) July 10, 2022 Wow! No wonder the talented British actor Richard Armitage (image right via Mat Khal, thanks!) is in such great shape–since he … Continue reading
Richard Armitage nominated for a What’s on Stage Award for his role of Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya, December 10, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1431)
Excitingly, another acting nomination rolls in for the talented British actor Richard Armitage! This time, Richard Armitage earned a Whats On Stage Award nomination for his character portrayal of Dr. Astrov (right) in the play Uncle Vanya in 2020. Wow! … Continue reading
A Virtual Halloween Party with Richard Armitage Characters, October 31, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1422)
Happy Halloween! Over the years, I have attended several Halloween parties/events and was costumed quite amusingly. I usually liked/like to go for the laugh. My earliest recollection of being in a Halloween costume was likely the polka dot clown … Continue reading
@RCArmitage tweets UV film’s PBS Great Performances debut set for May 7th, April 07, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1373)
Uncle Vanya | About | Great Performances | PBS https://t.co/CjXUCncDob — Richard Armitage (@RCArmitage) April 7, 2021 I can’t wait to see the UV film again, this time via PBS Great Performances! Thanks to Richard Armitage for tweeting … Continue reading
Richard Armitage shares his love of music as it inspires his acting portrayals, February 02, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1363)
The talented British actor Richard Armitage shares two pieces of classical music–via a BBC’s “Inheritance Tracks” podcast–that feed his soul just as much today as they did when he was first introduced to them as a budding cellist and … 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
The Man from Uncle (Vanya) new Richard Armitage Interview, October 22, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1335)
Thanks for the tweet link to RABulgaria’s Richard Armitage new interview scan and PamelaKeenan13 for sharing it! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, & happy day! Hugs & Cheers! Grati ;->
Richard Armitage tweets the BBC’s rave film review of “Uncle Vanya” (2020), October 19, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1334)
Two more favorable reviews of London’s “Uncle Vanya” (2020) play filmed for a wider audience. First up, we have the Will Gompertz’ BBC film review of “Uncle Vanya” (2020), tweet shared by one of the“Uncle Vanya” stars Richard Armitage (portraying … Continue reading
Love is in the air, and in the lips for Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov!, October 12, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1332)
Grati edit, brt2 The talented British actor Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya definitely burnishes his heart throb image when kissing the also talented Rosalind Eleazar as Yelena! Such sweet torture…#UncleVanya #Astrov #RichardArmitage pic.twitter.com/W8UAe2thYO — Fernanda Matias … Continue reading
MCM—#RichardArmitage as Dr. Astrov getting his romantic groove on, September 21, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1327)
Hubba Hubba! Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) gets his romantic groove on with Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) in “Uncle Vanya, the film”! Oh to be Yelena! Sighhh! Thanks to Fabo Laktuko for sharing this cap and link! For more about tickets … Continue reading
Surprise Saturday! Richard Armitage’s Uncle Vanya play being filmed for distribution, September 05, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1322)
London’s Harold Pinter Theatre announces that its Uncle Vanya play starring Richard Armitage is being filmed for distribution per the play’s website! Thanks to Fabo Laktuko for sharing the UV page tweet! Big #UncleVanya news. Sign up now to … Continue reading
Updating my Something About Love blog header for 2020 or so, August 30, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1321)
Well, I did it! I updated my Something About Love (SAL) blog header for 2020, or so–since I often like to use the same blog header images for a year or two. Though I might tweak it a bit more … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage humble heartthrob quote, August 20, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1318)
Intelligent, kind, talented, caring, socially conscious, versatile, a world traveler, and literary aficionado, British actor Richard Armitage is a true renaissance man. And to top it off, Richard Armitage is also a humble heartthrob! Sighhh! Thanks to angelpretend for sharing … Continue reading
Earlier Uncle Vanya 2020 play preview review is a real gem, July 12, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1309)
I’m not sure how I missed coming across this wonderful gem of an Uncle Vanya in 2020 play preview review by mrmonstagigz from January 15, 2020, but I’m glad that it was recommended in the Richard Armitage in Uncle … Continue reading
Listening to #RichardArmitage perform “The Chekhov Collection of Short Stories”, June 12, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1302)
I eagerly downloaded my purchased copy of the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s latest new Audible audiobook, “The Chekhov Collection of Short Stories” of Anton Chekhov’s short stories yesterday, June 11, 2020! And last night I began listening to it, … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday! Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya play quote wallpaper about Earth Conservation, April 23, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1295)
Inspiring saving the world we live in through literary/theatrical advocacy uplifts all of us: And the talented British actor Richard Armitage portraying Dr. Astrov in Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” looks hottt in his shirtsleeves. *wink* Thanks to Mat Khal … Continue reading
THTHT: Richard Armitage Dr. Astrov tipsy diptych, April 14, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1293)
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday (THTHT): I would be the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s characters’ designated driver any time! Sighhh! Thanks to Mat Khal for sharing this Uncle Vanya play diptych! Wishing everyone a safe and lovely day! Hugs … Continue reading
Sensational Sunday! New #UncleVanya poster with 4 & 5 star ratings, etc. March 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1285)
I’m playing catch up with my Richard Armitage and Uncle Vanya play news and images. So Enjoy! A) London’s Uncle Vanya play starring the talented British actors Richard Armitage, Toby Jones, Ciaran Hinds, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee Lou Woods, etc., is … Continue reading
Uncle Vanya stars Toby Jones and Richard Armitage BBC2 radio interview with Graham Norton, February 16, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1282)
What is better than having my favorite British entertainment interviewer Graham Norton host a BBC2 radio interview with Uncle Vanya stars Toby Jones and Richard Armitage? Not much! l to r: Richard Armitage, Graham Norton, & Toby Jones Fab #TeamNortonR2 … Continue reading
Uncle Vanya—January 23, 2020 Press Night After Party pix, January 28, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1279)
Thanks to Mat Khal for sharing the Uncle Vanya January 23, 2020 Press Night After Party pix by David Benett Getty links! Pasted below is a grouping of the would be lovers characters. L to R: Rosalind Eleazar (portrays … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday! Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya is … THUD! January 23, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1278)
Richard Armitage as Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya is … THUD! Another tour de force character portrayal in the making for Richard Armitage! Image thanks to Mat Khal. And more Uncle Vanya play and cast pix may be found … Continue reading
Richard Armitage’s new clothing optional Sexy SatuRdAy Selfies, January 11, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1276)
***facetious alert* With the talented British actor Richard Armitage being only three days away from the January 14th, 2020 opening of his new play Uncle Vanya at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, England (below), we can only appreciate … Continue reading
Will Richard Armitage banish or burnish his heartthrob image in the play “Uncle Vanya”? The London Sunday Times Interview, January 05, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1275)
The January 5, 2020 London Sunday Times has a new interview article with the talented and prolific British actor Richard Armitage –ostensibly as a promo for his new play of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” — that covers old and new … Continue reading
Love Richard Armitage’s playful portraiture as Dr. Astrov, October 06, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1265)
Don’t you just love Richard Armitage’s playful portraiture? Sighhh! (Thanks to RANet for the image.) In the image below, he is in one of his Uncle Vanya (his Chekov play in 2020) promo portraits showing his mysterious side—as love muffin … Continue reading
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