Gentleman Jack star Sophie Rundle packs on the PDA with her hunky beau in a London park... after she and Suranne Jones delighted fans as on-screen lovers in BBC drama
Actress Sophie Rundle was spotted out and about on Sunday with her boyfriend and their new puppy, where she and her beau packed on the PDA in a London park.
The pair's appearance comes just hours before episode two of Sophie's BBC show Gentleman Jack is set to air - in which she enjoys many-a smooch with co-star Suranne Jones.
The actresses portray lesbian lovers Anne Lister [Jones] and her secret partner Ann Walker [Rundle] and is based on the former's 4 million word journals, charting her forbidden affairs.
Puppy love: Actress Sophie Rundle was spotted out and about on Sunday with her boyfriend and their new puppy, where she and her beau packed on the PDA in a London park
But there was nothing forbidden about Sophie, 31, and her man - whose name is Matt.
The pair enjoyed their intimate moment in the middle of the park, under the sunshine, while puppy Buddy - whom they got in April - kept himself busy.
The pair enjoyed a lengthy kiss, before continuing their stroll in the grass.
Sophie was seen climbing on of the park's outdoor exercise machines, attempting some pull-ups while her man watched on.
On-screen love: The pair's appearance comes just hours before episode two of Sophie's BBC show Gentleman Jack is set to air - in which she enjoys many-a smooch with co-star Suranne Jones
PDA: The pair enjoyed their intimate moment in the middle of the park, under the sunshine, while puppy Buddy - whom they got in April - kept himself busy
Afternoon off: The pair enjoyed a lengthy kiss, before continuing their stroll in the grass
Cutes: Sophie seemed enamored with her canine companion, Buddy
She was brandishing an iced coffee, enjoying the warm Bank Holiday weekend weather in the capital.
Both were dressed down - with the Peaky Blinders starlet in a black baggy dress, over a striped Tee, with white trainers on.
Matt wore an orange top with denim shorts and black casual shoes.
Impromptu work-out: Sophie was seen climbing on of the park's outdoor exercise machines, attempting some pull-ups while her man watched on
Cooling down: She was brandishing an iced coffee, enjoying the warm Bank Holiday weekend weather in the capital
Loved up: Both were dressed down - with the Peaky Blinders starlet in a black baggy dress, over a striped Tee, with white trainers on
Sophie's day out comes after Gentleman Jack was renewed for a second series, less than a week after airing its first episode.
The BBC confirmed on Thursday that the period drama will return to screens after earning 5.6 million viewers with its opening episode on Sunday.
Writer Sally Wainwright - who based the series on Anne's real-life collection of journals said: 'It's so exciting that so many people have had such a positive response to Suranne's exuberant performance as the brilliant, life-affirming Anne Lister and to Sophie's beautiful performance as her courageous partner, Ann Walker.
Casual: Matt wore an orange top with denim shorts and black casual shoes
Feel the burn: Sophie appeared to get stuck into the fitness machines
It's coming back! Gentleman Jack has been renewed for a second series, less than a week after airing its first episode
'I'm utterly delighted that we've been recommissioned, because there are so many more big, bold stories to tell about Anne Lister and Ann Walker. A massive thank you to the BBC and HBO and to everyone at Lookout Point.'
Suranne added: 'I'm so thrilled that I will be joining Sally Wainwright on the second part of Anne's journey. We always dreamed there would be more and now we get to play it all out. A huge thank you to the BBC, HBO and Lookout Point for giving us our second series.
'It's such amazing and positive news. I love working with the brilliant and talented Sophie Rundle and can't wait to create some more Lister and Walker moments with her too.'
Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama, adds: 'Gentleman Jack exudes sass and originality, and has been a huge hit with our BBC One audience. We look forward to continuing Anne Lister's journey with Sally, Suranne and the rest of the team.'
Amazing: The BBC confirmed that the period drama starring Suranne Jones as 'the first modern lesbian', will return after earning 5.6 million viewers with its first episode on Sunday
