Little Dorrit - John Chivery

One of my favorite scenes from BBCs "Little Dorrit" with the remarkable actor Russel Tovey as John Chivery.

[@somethinggnaws]

"I may not be a gentleman...but I am a man." I love that line. He's just so full of raw emotion here. How can you not feel for him? I cried for him. I also love this line: "How can you say you don't know it? Anyone with eyes could see it. These walls know it." Perfect. Just perfect. This is the climax for John's character for sure. I loved Russel in this. Just fabulous. Stole the scene completely out from under MM. Can't wait to see what else Rusell Tovey does

[@jacksw4]

Just incredible. The first time I saw this whilst watching the series was, I believe, the most moving TV moment I remember. The generosity of a man giving another man the thing he loves most, even though that causes him the utmost pain, is so powerful. Congratulations to Russell. You nailed it!

[@OldFashionedCharm]

This is my absolute favorite scene from the series! It always makes me cry no matter how many times I watch it! John is a favorite of mine, poor guy. Thanks for posting! :)

[@aronoel619]

Absolutely love this scene... and totally agree with you that Russell Tovey is a remarkable actor. Thanks for posting.

[@ramblinrose506]

I love this scene so much. As happy as I am for Arthur and Amy, I feel SO bad for John!

[@MasseyKY]

was thinking about Little dorrit today, then it hit me that RT was in this and this heartbreaking scene/character. He's brilliant.

[@mellocrispy]

Aww man now i love Russell even more (if at all possible!) He's such an amazing actor, I could not stop crying :( I wanted to hug him soo bad.

[@enmegte]

yes.. one of the best scenes !

[@lilasMaroc1]

No one can act like the british actors, they are increadibly gifted, u can't stop crying with them

[@phoenix2118]

I agree. Its so sad when he shouts "I did it for her" you just want to hold him.

[@TheGuillermo519]

Such a touching performance by Russell Tovey. I hope he got some sort of award for it.

[@da-music6953]

I LOVE RUSSELL TOVEY IN EVERYTHING HE ACTS IN HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND ADORABLE AND EMOTIONAL AND HE IS GOOD AT SHOWING HIS VULNERABLE SIDES TO HIS CHARACTERS THE FIRST THING I EVER SAW HIM IN WAS BEING HUMAN EVER SINCE I'VE SEEN EVERYTHING HE HAS PLAYED IN, HE IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST BRITISH ACTORS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY

[@samosullivan1744]

Russell Tovey is such a phenomenal actor! Incredible range and exceptionally gifted at both comedy and tragedy, he is perfection in every role. He really doesn’t get the acclaim he deserves, he should have got an Olivier for Angels In America!

[@murielbarker4311]

Such a touching scene that Russell performed a masterclass in acting a broken hearted man

[@MissGrapeNehi]

John Chivery, not a gentleman? NOT a gentleman? He shook his rival's hand, when he felt like thrashing him. If that's not a gentleman, I don't know what is. Yeah, that's right. Zero dislikes. No one DARES dislike this video.

[@GHJasamfan]

Russell was wonderful as John Chivery in Little Dorrit. Russell and Matthew were amazing in this scene!!

[@RasMajnouni]

The most amazingly played scene by Russel Tovey

[@tysasim2746]

You’re gorgeous, amazing, awesome, incredible and kind.

[@tysasim2746]

I love you men, you the best!!!

[@MorteReine]

He's so cute and sad!!...I just want to hug him. :(

[@McChoas]

There is literally nothing that Russell can't do. 35 here and never been as big a fan of any other actor. Wish he were a lead on the big screen with Simon Pegg and/or Rowan Atkinson; he does both comedy and tragedy extremely well (you have no idea how rare that is) and those three together could work miracles. If Little Dorrit were in cinema he would easily have won an Academy Award.

[@williamsaxon7363]

Shame you had to put the whammy on the no dislikes.

[@rutesousa5424]

best scene ever...

[@TheGuillermo519]

Bravo Russell Tovey. Bravo.

[@PrisonerZero]

aww arthur is totally clueless when comes to amy (and john's feelings)

[@Dogos73]

@somethinggnaws a breathtaking piece of acting! great job!!! so refreshing to see egoless actors at their best!

[@carocatho]

Aaaawww :( I felt so, so sorry for poor John and his broken heart. I was hoping she would marry him at the end.

[@Elysia63]

Unfortunately she didn't. She had absolute no interest in John, she ONLY saw him as just a *friend.*

[@coolenaam]

awesome! I love you Russell

[@MiguelLopez-sb4vn]

Via5

[@mcgsgloria]

Posso ver essa cena milhões de vezes e em todas me emociono.

[@xthemusicroomx]

I LOVE JON!!!!!!!!

[@Elysia63]

Me too! 😢

[@MasseyKY]

You're friggin' right 0 dislikes.

[@lms593]

موقف موثر وأثربي

[@ErraticConduct]

Is Russel Tovey even capable of acting without crying? There is such a thing as over acting. Matthew Macfadyen's performance in this was subtle and believable.