Matthew Radlett: Last News

BBC One period drama The Pursuit Of Love finally graced TV screens on Sunday night.In the adaptation of Nancy Mitford's novel, Dominic West, 51, plays Matthew Radlett who is the father of Lily James' character Linda Radlett.Eagle-eyed fans had tuned in especially to see if they could detect any mounting "sexual tension" between the actors.One particular scene saw Dominic threaten to give his daughter a "thrashing" which proved to be "awkward" for some to watch.Especially after it had previously come to light back in October that Lily and married Dominic had enjoyed a cosy trip to Rome previously.Viewers stormed Twitter to discuss the programme after witnessing the pair in a number of scenes together."Are we all watching pursuit of love to

"The Pursuit of Love" viewers were left cringing in their seats as Lily James and Dominic West played father and daughter in the series, given their publicised affair last year. The BBC drama premiered Sunday night to some awkward reactions, especially after one scene had the actor threatening to spank his co-star.

THE Pursuit Of Love fans were left horrified this evening as Dominic West threatened to SPANK Lily James while playing her dad before their shock "affair". Dominic, 51, and 32-year-old Lily were pictured cosying up while on holiday in Italy together last year - having grown close while filming the BBC drama, which premiered tonight.