Hello Bernard. Having been raised in Sheffield, I must confess that my interest in your writing was piqued by Sean Bean’s presence in the lead role for Sharpe. Being from that part of the world, I have long been interested in stories of the Danes in England, regularly visiting during my childhood the Jorvik Viking centre in York. As such I was delighted to purchase a copy of the Last Kingdom which has left me wishing my journey to work was longer as opposed to shorter. I am now half way through the Pale Horseman and have ordered Lords of the North. I have 2 questions to which I would be delighted if you could respond. 1. Has there been any expression of interest at this stage for Uhtred to become a character on screen? If not, why not?! 2. Sean Bean seems to fit perfectly your Richard Sharpe. Which actor, past or present, would you envisage as a good match to portray Uhtred? I am delighted to read that Uhtred’s story will be a long running one and wish you all the best for the future. Kind Regards Jonathan Wilson.