'The love scenes are BEAUTIFUL'

Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton on what fans can expect from the third season

- ARIANA LONGSON

LUKE NEWTON

How has your character, Colin Bridgerton, changed from Season 2 to 3?

At the end of last season, we saw Colin say some not-so-nice things about Penelope – I’ve heard a lot from the fans about that comment to this day! This season there has been a kind of a transformation; he’s matured, he’s grown up, he’s on the hunt for a purpose. His style has changed, his confidence has changed, he’s got this element of swagger to him now.

What has it been like to have the focus be on your character and your love story? 

Having the focus on Colin and Penelope’s story really has been one of my favourite parts of this season. I’ve loved the attention to detail on every scene that we do, every line that we say, every decision that is made. It’s all been so carefully crafted. I’ve also felt very supported – there are no silly questions. My journey’s just been so different character-wise. It’s very nice to feel so involved.

How has it been for you and Nicola to go from playing friends to lovers?