Ashes to Ashes

According to the Mirror

Matthew Macfadyen's hopes of appearing in Ashes To Ashes again have turned to dust. The hubby of Keeley Hawes, who plays Alex Drake, guested as oddball charity worker Gill Holis in the first series. He said: "I pleaded for another part. But once you're in it, you can't do it again."

Thanks to fleurdlis for finding the article. 

It seems several people have already received their Ashes to Ashes DVD and have watched some of the behind the scenes video.  Dean Andrews, Keeley Hawes, Phil Glenister and the writers comment on Matthew Macfadyen's guest star appearance in episode 7.

Thanks to 6point7 for the information!

Ian Wylie of the Manchester Evening News has posted a detailed look at the Ashes to Ashes DVD which will be released on 5 May, 2008.  There isn't much mention of the seventh episode in which Matthew Macfadyen guest stars, but spouse, Keeley Hawes does narrate several of the audio commentaries.

You can read Ian Wylies' blog here. 

The DVD is available on Amazon UK 

Dean Andrews' official website has a picture of Matthew Macfadyen in his Gil outfit with Dean (ready to beat poor Gil up). It's a fabulous picture of the two of them. When you are there, click on image number 15. The images do take some time to load, so be patient.  Click here.

Dean's site also has some wonderful pictures of Keeley Hawes and other cast members. Take a look around.

This review had the following to say about Matthew in last night's episode of Ashes to Ashes:

Mathew Macfadyen as Gill Hollis is a very well-realised character, almost sympathetic, nicely fleshed-out, complete with OCD quirk that really brings the "Children In Need fundraiser" to life.