#Joe Armstrong

[medievalandfantasymelee]

THE HOT MEDIEVAL & FANTASY MEN MELEE

QUALIFYING ROUND: 48th Tilt

The Kurgan, Highlander (1986) VS. Allan-A-Dale, BBC's Robin Hood (2006-2009)

Propaganda

The Kurgan, Highlander (1986) Portrayed by: Clancy Brown

“He’s tall, with that voice, that hair, he’s beautiful! And in that armour, he’s to die for. That photo of him without his helmet, looking broodingly into the distance is everything to me.”

Allan-A-Dale, BBC's Robin Hood (2006-2009) Portrayed by: Joe Armstrong

“my baby boy who has done Nothing wrong Ever in his entire life (apart from, you know, pretty much everything)”

Additional Propaganda Under the Cut

Additional Propaganda

For The Kurgan:

For Allan-A-Dale:

"He betrays his friends for money and a cool leather outfit, defo has something going on with Guy of Gisborne, and then dies."

[haveyouseenthisseries-poll]

[renaissancecat]

"Great, my father was a blacksmith. Doesn't mean I can make a horse-shoe!"

Gifs of Allan a Dale (a.k.a. everyone's favourite outlaw*) from BBC Robin Hood episode 1x05

*Opinions may vary. Happy Robin Hood Day everyone! (@mygangtome)

[sherwood-forest-witch]

Hey what's up. Currently hyperfixating on 2006 Robin Hood BBC. There's like three people still in the fandom but here I am as well.

If you reblog or create content for the series, or even just Joe Armstrong (I love him dearly) pls interact with this. Is anyone out there???

[antinouswilder]

there will never be another hotspur for me

[this-forest-within-me]

Joe Armstrong putting the “hot” in Hotspur. 😍

[mygangtome]

My Gang to Me Day Call for Participation 2023

26 April marks Robin’s rescue of the Locksley Four as depicted in the BBC series’ first episode.

2023 will mark Seventeen YEARS since BBC Robin Hood debuted.

[As we do] We shall celebrate like it’s 1192!

We will again be activating our ONE-DAY-ONLY posting blog at mygangtome.tumblr.com, where we will REBLOG anything you post to the tumblr tag #my gang to me 2023 on your own blog, and you can SUBMIT your content to us in advance to be posted on the day (if you’d rather).

This blog will post and reblog posts submitted, or in the tag, ONLY on Wednesday, 26 April, 2023.

Since tracking tags has long ago been de-simplified by tumblr, you can FOLLOW the blog at mygangtome.tumblr.com to get all the day’s celebration posts on your dash.

Wondering what to do/post? Check out the blog’s archive, which spans multiple years of celebration.

It is our preference that, if possible, you post to your own blog first under the tag #my gang to me 2023, as your posts will reach more and varied people (and perhaps birth new viewers), and we will reblog from there. But we are also happy to accept your submissions and schedule them to post from the event’s official blog if you’d rather.

The official My Gang to Me blog will remain viewable and able to be re-blogged from following 26 April into whatever amounts as tumblr perpetuity.

POST to #my gang to me 2023 SUBMIT to mygangtome.tumblr.com/submit FOLLOW mygangtome.tumblr.com

*mygangtome is set to Eastern Time (NYC), though we do schedule posts to begin earlier than midnight (ET) 4/26 in acknowledgement of our international followers

[therealslimshakespeare]

|| To Scold A King ⚔️

AO3 LINK HERE

Pairing: Henry “Hotspur” Percy and Lady “Kate” Mortimer Percy -early 15th century

Dynamic: a rough northern lord and his too good for him lady -a lady who has, through years of an arranged marriage gone horribly well, come to find his homespun gallantry and blunt ways more than a little intoxicating when knelt before her in amused deference. She could almost find it in herself to be gentle with him -if he hadn’t just started a rebellion whilst away from her at the Capitol.

Fandom: RPF, Shakespeare? Tom Glynn-Carney’s 5 magnificent minutes of a performance as Hotspur in <The King 2019> the armor alone was amply inspiring. The Hollow Crown fans feel free to imagine whoever, as you like. I love this historical pairing in about any iteration and the plot is drawn from both Shakespeare’s play and real history, the timeline, plot and politics being pretty self explanatory through the incorporated dialogue.

[claudia1829things]

"GENTLEMAN JACK" Season Two (2022) Episodes Ranking

Below is my ranking of the Season Two episodes from the HBO series, "GENTLEMEN JACK". Based on the diaries of Anne Lister and created by Sally Wainwright, the series starred Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle:

"GENTLEMAN JACK" SEASON TWO (2022) EPISODES RANKING

(2.05) "A Lucky and Narrow Escape" - The Yorkshire town of Halifax is smashed to pieces by a mob hungry for political change. But Tory landowner Anne Lister refuses to keep a low profile.

2. (2.08) "It's Not Illegal" - In the series finale, Anne's marriage to Ann Walker is in serious danger when the latter's brother-in-law, Captain John Sutherland arrives from Scotland determined to destroy Anne's reputation.

3. (2.04) "I'm Not the Other Woman, She Is" - Anne is drawn back into her complicated past with former lover Mariana Lawson during a trip to Lawton Hall. Back at Shibden with her in-laws, Ann receives a visitor.

4. (2.04) "Two Jacks Don't Suit" - In France, Ann Walker is shocked by details about Anne Lister's complicated relationship with Mariana.

5. (2.07) "What's All That Got to do with Jesus Though?" - Ann's determination to divide the family estate angers Captain Sutherland, who is increasingly disturbed by Anne's involvement with his sister-in-law.

6. (2.06) "I Can Be as a Meteor in Your Life" - In the face of a campaign to destroy their relationship, serious cracks are appearing in the Lister-Walker marriage.

7. (2.01) "Faith Is All" - Anne's revelation that her new wife is moving in with her in Shibden, shocks the latter's relatives.

8. (2.03) "Tripe All Over the Place, Presumably" - Anne throws herself into public life in Halifax, but privately she struggles to resist Mariana's magnetic pull.

[virgo-moonlight]

not witchcraft related whatsoever, but listen....before I waste my time and go make a side blog for a dead fandom...

does anyone still care or talk about Robin Hood BBC and/or Joe Armstrong? does anyone even remember that absolutely silly but charming show? I am so, so painfully and hopelessly deeeeep back into my Robin Hood BBC fixation and I need to discuss with others. also obsessed with Joe Armstrong in general. (like him as Hotspur in The Hollow Crown Henry IV changed me)

[robinhoodrevisited]

Sins Of The Father (Pt. 1)

It is a troubling time for England… (Following the murder of Thomas Beckett, international pressure on King Henry II grew. The Catholic church was infuriated by Henry’s lack of interest in finding Beckett’s killers and in May 1172 Henry negotiated a settlement with the papacy in which the King swore to go on a crusade to appease Rome. But Henry was already fighting a war with France and at home. Henry and Eleanor had eight children. As they grew up, tensions over the future inheritance of the empire began to emerge, encouraged by Louis and his son King Philip II. In 1173 Henry’s heir apparent, “Young Henry”, rebelled in protest; he was joined by his brother Geoffrey and by their mother, Eleanor. Two of the King’s other sons, Richard and his favoured son, John swore allegiance to their father and would strive to put an end to the revolt.)

Meanwhile, in Nottingham. (A young boy kneels at the side of a grave on the grassy hillside overlooking Locksley. His father stands by the cross with his bow. The grave is that of the child’s mother and the child’s name is Robin.) Robin: “Do you think Mother watches us…from heaven?” Malcolm: “Yes, son. I’m sure she does. I’m sure she sees everything we do.” Robin: “I wish she were still with us.” (Malcolm solemnly nods his head then kneels by Robin and puts his hand on his shoulder.) Malcolm: “Robin, one day you will be Lord of Locksley, lord of my lands. You must grow up and learn to take on all of the responsibility that comes with it. It is not only ourselves that we must look after but the people of Locksley too. Together we must continue to make Locksley a place your mother would be proud of. Do you understand?” Robin: (Nods:) “Yes, father.” (Malcolm chuckles slightly, ruffles Robin’s hair then holds out his arms. Robin embraces his father.)

Gisborne. Barn. (A man waits in the barn. A dark-haired woman, Ghislaine, comes in, smiling.) Man: “Oh, Ghislaine. (Ghislaine runs to him.) I’ve been thinking about you all day.” (Ghislaine hugs him and the Man kisses her cheek. She speaks with a French accent.) Ghislaine: “We do not have much time, but if you wish to talk, then…” (Ghislaine kisses the Man.) Man: “Oh… Oh, I look forward to the day when we no longer have to hide in stables and outhouses to do this.” Ghislaine: “Mm. Not long now, my love.”  (She kisses him again. Through a crack in the wall, seventeen-year-old Guy of Gisborne watches them. Though unable to see the Man’s face, Guy runs off in anger.) Gisborne. Night. (The village is decorated for a celebration. A roasted pig is brought into the village. There are jugglers and fire-eaters and music. Lanterns have been strung round in a ring just outside the manor. Ghislaine comes out of the manor with her children.) Ghislaine: “Guy, Isabella, come with me. (She walks to the crowd and addresses them. Guy stands beside her, sullen because of his discovery earlier in the day.) Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so pleased you decided to join me in celebrating the safe return of our men from war. (The crowd quietens and gathers around her.) Sadly, not everyone was able to make the journey back, and I would ask that we think also of our loved ones who died on this day. As you know, I feel your pain, as it is my own, my own husband being among the dead.”  (Guy hangs his head, as does Isabella. Longthorn pushes through the crowd.) Longthorn: “My Lady Gisborne, as bailiff of these parts, it’s my duty to ask who will now be the lord of the manor?” Swain: “Longthorn! Now is not the time.” Ghislaine: “No. He is right to ask. There will be no lord. (Brightly:) Instead, there will be a lady of the manor.“ Longthorn: “So… we’re expected to serve a woman? (Longthorn looks around at the villagers:) A French woman? (The villagers laugh:) I don’t think so.”

Guy: (In warning :) “Longthorn…!” Longthorn: “This village was awarded to your husband for his services in the King’s army. Now he’s dead. (To the villagers:) Did you see the way she declared herself  ‘lady of the manor?’ She has no right to this estate.” (A horse whinnies and hoofbeats approach. A soldier riding a white horse stops behind the crowd and quickly dismounts.) Roger: “Stop! I command you to stop!” Longthorn: “On whose authority?” (The soldier strides quickly forward through the villagers.) Roger: “The King’s… as he made me lord of this land. I am Sir Roger of Gisborne.” Village Man: (Boldly:) “No!” Roger: (Turns round to glance at the villagers:) “What? You doubt my word?” Swain: “We thought you were dead.” Roger: “I was captured, not killed. (Looks at Longthorn and jerks his head to the side:) Out of my way.” (Longthorn draws his dagger.) Longthorn: “I cannot do that. (Roger stops abruptly in front of Longthorn, then backs off:) As bailiff, I must uphold the law.” Roger: “You are no longer bailiff. (Steps forward:) Out of my way! (Longthorn lashes out with the dagger. Roger puts his left hand up to block and the dagger goes right through it. Roger doesn’t make a sound as Guy throws off Longthorn and pushes him back. Ghislaine faces Roger, staring at the dagger in his hand as the people groan in horror. Roger pulls out the dagger, again with no sound or flinch of pain. to Longthorn:) You will never hold office again as long as I am lord of this manor.” (Roger throws down the dagger and goes to his family.) Ghislaine: “Roger. (She stares at him like a ghost:) They told…” Roger: “I was captured. There was no way to get word to you.” Ghislaine: “Captured? Did they hurt you?” Roger: (Shifts his feet, thinking:) “I must talk with you at once, Ghislaine.” (Roger walks past his wife, who is still frozen in place.)

[medievalandfantasymelee]

Good people of Tumblr,

As the Master of Revels it's my duty to determine what characters qualify for our tournament and which do not. However, it's just come to my attention while looking through the propaganda for Wolf [Scott Cohen, The 10th Kingdom] that The 10th Kingdom may not be an admissible property.

During the submission period we determined that characters from Once Upon a Time were not admissible, as the aesthetic of the fairytale realm in that show was not consistently medieval enough for Tournament standards, and now looking at screen caps I'm seeing that the same would seem to hold true for 10th Kingdom.

The Master of Revels recognizes that this was a severe oversight on her part and is grieved to announce that Wolf [Scott Cohen, 10th Kingdom] has been removed from the tournament and will be added to the Near Misses Pile. We humbly apologize for our oversight.

This leaves an opening (hopefully the last time this will be the case) that needs filling.

Over the past weeks, we have had inquiries from the electorate regarding Douglas Fairbanks as Robin Hood, Rutger Hauer as Martin in Flesh + Blood, and Joe Armstrong as Henry "Hotspur" Percy in The Hollow Crown - None of whom were submitted. As there has been stated interest in these Hot Medieval Men, we have determined that one of them shall be brought in to fill our empty slot in the Lists. We leave it to you, Fine People of Tumblr, to select our new contender.

This is a ONE DAY poll.

[buzybeerph]

by clicking on the SOURCE LINK of this post, you’ll be able to access #493 gifs of JOE ARMSTRONG in SEASON 1 of ROBIN HOOD(BBC). all these gifs are made by me, so please keep in mind the following guidelines when using them: do not crop them without my permission first, do not claim them as your own, if you plan on using these gifs, please consider giving this post a reblog!

trigger warnings: emetophobia, violence, partial nudity

[renaissancecat]

"I know the law's an ass."

Gifs of Allan a Dale (a.k.a. everyone's favourite outlaw*) from BBC Robin Hood episode 1x01

*Opinions may vary. Happy Robin Hood Day everyone! (@mygangtome)

[sherwood-forest-witch]

the way he looks at her, I’m weak 😵‍💫

[lifewithaview]

Suranne Jones and Joe Armstrong in Gentleman Jack (2019) Oh Is That What You Call It?

S1E3

Lister confides her hopes for a future with Ann Walker to her aunt, as Mrs. Priestley's inkling about the two women's relationship presents a threat. Meanwhile, John Booth is surprised at his own romantic success.