Looks wise, Richard Armitage fits the bill for Alan Bell. The blue eyes and dark hair, especially when it's a little unkempt. Alan always has a bit of stubble. He has the right voice too. Slightly northern baritone. Alan's accent has toned down since going to uni.
Alan is meant to be a good looking bloke with a fit body. I can remember going to the gym and Robin Hood was on the TV monitor. It was the episode where Guy of Gisborne took his shirt off. No need for interval sets, my heart rate went up 10bpm.
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