Bill and Phil

We've seen shadows of Richard's characters in other characters.
A prime example of this is "Spooks" which threw a few at us in season 8.

Care for a stroll, anyone?

How about some glove porn?

   

When I saw Richard as Philip Durrant in Ordeal by Innoncence last week,
I was reminded of Bill Chatford in Malice Aforethought.

After all, Philip and Bill are supporting roles in murder mysteries, based on novels.
These echoes of familiarity have more to do with personality,
rather than a specific scene, however.  So let's compare and contrast.

Similarity:
Bill and Philip are both grouchy.
 

Similarity and Difference:

Bill has an evil mustache, Philip doesn't.
However, they both part their hair on the side and lack sideburns.
 

Similarity:
Old man hats!
 

Similarity and Difference:

They each have marriage problems.

Bill's wife cheats on him, Philip cheats on his wife.

  

Similarity:

Bill and Philip both threaten others.
There are shadows of Gisborne in them.

 

So there you go.  Two peas in a pod.

If I had to chose between the two, I'm not sure who I'd pick.
Phil is cuter, but a playboy, so I'd probably have to go with Bill.

Forget it... this is all make believe, so I pick Thornton!!!

Ah... there we go... much better!