Great reviews - and am so glad to see Paul Copley using his Yorkshire roots. And I had to smile at what the Times review said - about a small town looking to Bradford or Leeds as its big city. That perfectly describes where I live - in a village (more the size of a town with a population of 15000) which is very much part of the Bradford Metropolitan area.

From a proud Yorkshirewoman,
Roz

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    They call Paul “an exceptional actor....” Well, DUH!!! Where have they been??? Seriously, these raves are great news for one of our most beloved HH boys.

Privateer

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    Copley is a sweet and lovely man, and a damn fine actor too. Go Paul!!!

Maddy

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    Wow! Those ARE great reviews. Paul C. is such a lovely person and appealing screen presence—it’s easy to root for him and his success. He’s been awfully good to the Hornblower fans.

SSR

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    These [reviews] were awesome reads! 

Aless

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    I became aware of Paul Copley's talents when I watched the first Hornblower mini-series in 1999.  He seemed so confident and relaxed in the day-to-day operations on board the ship.  I was so impressed with the ease in which he handled his chores as a seaman.
      
    But, I honestly think it was the combination of two factors that led me to become a REAL fan.  His natural, masculine talent comes through (loud and clear) when observing his friendship with Styles and his almost paternal dealings with Horatio.  These traits continued in the second Hornblower series and, I'm quite sure, will also be present in Hornblower 3.
      
    I've never met Mr. Copley, but he gives me (as a fan), the impression that he is a friendly and kind person who thoroughly enjoys being an actor.  I wish him all the luck in the world for the future and can hardly wait to see "Matthews" back in action again.  BRAVO - Paul Copley.  You're a delight.
       

Most sincerely,
Susan Nieradko
    

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    If I had to pick someone to have by my side in a crisis it would probably be Matthews, as portrayed by Paul Copley. He's used to life at the sharp end, has studied in the school of tough knocks, but is still basically fair, decent and honest. Good bloke! I loved the character he played in 'The Lakes' too; my heart went out to him then.

Cheers,
Janet

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THE CONSUMMATE SAILOR THAT IS MATHEWS:

    Horatio's handling of young Mr. Hammond was expert...Whereas Mathews was bordering on defiance (not that I minded). Horatio treated JH with respect even when it was more than apparent that he was a coward and was certainly not going to make it in the navy no matter where he served. And here is the time for me to give a big shout out to good old Matty. I loved his character and these new movies didn't disappoint. The look of pride on his face when Captain Hornblower came aboard was wonderful. I am sure that those feelings also factored into Mathew's treatment of JH as well. He was right when saying Horatio had given many men a chance, he gave Mathews a chance and Mathews has ever since given and received respect. I think it is unthinkable to him that someone, especially one of Hornblower's officers, would disobey orders to the peril of their beloved captain.  

Kel

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    Mr. Copley is a terrific actor! He has also been so very kind to us HH-fans. I am truly appreciative of the photo I got at last year's (HH2002) convention. Mr. Copley really went above and beyond the call of duty. For that, I salute him.

 Ciao!
 Renée

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