Line of Duty star Mark Bonnar asked fans to shower his actress wife with well wishes - as a birthday surprise while he isolates with Covid.
The Scot, who also stars in popular BBC dramas Shetland and Guilt, said he could not spend wife Lucy Gaskell's birthday with her as he has the deadly virus.
The actress, who starred in Doctor Who, Casualty, Holby City and James Cordon flick Lesbian Vampire Killers, turned 42 on Sunday.
And rather than seeking sympathy for his own situation, big-hearted Mark, who is also a patron of charity Heart Research UK, shone the light on the love of his life.
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The 53-year-old, of Edinburgh, Tweeted: "Hello sisters and brothers. It’s my wonderful wife’s birthday today and I can’t be with her cos I’m stuck upstairs with the bloody covid!
"I would love it if you could send her some birthday wishes. Thank you xx."
The Tweet was liked over 3,000 times and attracted a host of comments from fans, while famous faces were also quick to send their regards to Lucy.
Comedian Greg McHugh, who wrote and starred in Gary: Tank Commander, said: "Happy Birthday Lucy!!! Hope the party is in full swing now and Mark is facetime boogying on the roof like the Robert the Bruce’s father in Braveheart (updated version) xx."
Scottish TV personality Gail Porter posted: "Happy birthday Lucy Gaskell. Get well soon Mr Bonnar. X."
Bonnar's Shetland co-star Douglas Henshall wrote: "Happy Birthday Lucy ! Much love to both of you. X."
And Only an Excuse and Two Doors Down actor Jonathan Watson said: "Belated birthday greetin
