How Nice Is Colin Firth?

Colin FirthNot only is Colin Firth one of the most dashing men in Britain... but it seems he's a nice chap too.

The heartthrob has revealed his gallant side by praising his pretender to the Mr Darcy crown... one Matthew McFadyen.

The recently bearded - and yes, he's still handsome even with facial fluff - Mr Firth has revealed how delighted he is that Matthew has taken on the role and made it his own.

"I hear Matthew is fantastic. I knew he would be," Colin says.

"That role was fantastic to me ten years ago but I think it's other people, not me, who have found it weird that someone else should play it.

"I played Hamlet once and I've seen others play that too. I don't own the Darcy role and never wanted to.

Matthew McFadyen"I'm very happy to let as brilliant an actor as Matthew take on the mantle," he concluded.

Now, after conducting a bit of research to see who's the better Darcy out of Colin and Matthew, we weren't surprised to see that Col was the clear winner.

But we're still open to your opinions... so, have you seen the new Pride And Prejudice? Who do you think plays the better Darcy? Email us at showbizeditor@bskby.com.