Norris: Armitage is "absolutely gorgeous"

Spooks actress Hermione Norris has praised the addition of Richard Armitage to the show's cast.

Norris, who plays MI5 agent Ros Myers, said that Armitage, who plays Lucas North, "is fantastic. He's absolutely gorgeous, funny, charming and gentle, as well as being a great actor. I'm very spoilt!"

The actress also lauded the Spooks production team over the development of her character, Ros. "I think Kudos have created a really fantastic female character. You see her being utterly professional and ruthless, but you do see her vulnerability too. I just think she's quite a well rounded, well crafted character. "

She added: "As an actress, you very rarely get to fight and play with guns. I love all that. It's great."

Spooks airs Mondays at 9pm on BBC One.

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