His jazz-loving vicar Sidney Chambers finally got a taste of romance this week, with the very public attentions of police station assistant Margaret.
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Sidney Chambers finally enjoyed some romance with police station assistant Margaret, even if his heart didn't seem to be fully in it.
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The pair were caught in an embrace within the first few minutes of the third episode of this second series, delighting his pal Geordie (Robson Green) who had been expending copious efforts in match making for his ecclesiastical friend.
But that wasn't the only female attention coming Sidney's way, in an episode which put the weekly murder investigation second to the vicar's romantic shenanigans.
Sidney also found himself an object of ardent interest to the victim's widow Vivienne, only minutes after she'd seen the dead body of her husband. Is no one immune to this man's charms? And that was before his shirt came off, courtesy of a helpful stab wound that needed to be tended, and she strangely needed a hand with that difficult nightgown.
Not only that, but his lost love Amanda made a return, the lady for whom Sidney took a blow to the eye from her unimpressed husband last week. And guess who she was looking for, even as she stole some gloves.
All in all, it's a lot of worldly distraction for a simple vicar, and that's without the soaring crime rate in this sweet village that everyone seems to have, temporarily, forgotten about. And, as he reminds Margaret with another steamy kiss, he's "no saint".
The Next James Bond Is One Of These...
Damian Lewis(01 of14)
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The first red-headed James Bond?
Idris Elba(02 of14)
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So many people have asked him about it, Idris will no longer discuss the subject. But while Pierce Brosnan remarked Bond boss Barbara Broccoli wouldn't be happy with a Black Bond, she told HuffPostUK, "I don't know what Pierce is talking about."
Tom Hardy(03 of14)
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Arguably too rugged for the corridors of Westminster where James Bond has to defend his actions, but very, very popular.
Chiwetel Ejiofor(04 of14)
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Another actor who's been asked so many times, now he just smiles when asked.
Tom Hiddleston(05 of14)
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If pouting were all that is required, Tom Hiddleston would go straight to Vauxhall Bridge.
Clive Owen(06 of14)
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Has proved he has the required steeliness in any number of big screen roles, but success Stateside might make him no longer willing to commit.
Douglas Booth(07 of14)
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No gun or martial arts skills required, he can just look at them, and wait for submission.
John Boyega(08 of14)
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What the 'Star Wars' star may lack in stature, he more than makes up for in enthusiasm and appeal. Although the Bond villains might just want to cuddle him.
Taron Egerton(09 of14)
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Proved his action hero chops in 'Kingsman: Secret Service' and signing him now would mean Barbara Broccoli and co wouldn't have to worry again for at least a decade.
Michael Fassbender(10 of14)
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Like Pierce Brosnan, Irish charm could help the 'Steve Jobs' star int the role.
Sam Claflin(11 of14)
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The 'Hunger Games' star represents the best of British.
Tom Hughes(12 of14)
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Who, you ask? Set to play Prince Albert against Jenna Coleman in the forthcoming 'Victoria' TV series, Tom has already proven himself a master of espionage in 'The Game' and 'Page Eight', both on TV. When not if he gets the call, don't say we didn't give you the heads up...
Aidan Turner(13 of14)
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Aidan has made a legion of fans with his role of Ross Poldark, but it was his surprising turn in 'And Then There Were None' that really proved he could be enigmatic and dashing. (credit:PA)
Jeremy Clarkson(14 of14)
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... or alternatively, don't say we didn't warn you.