Forget George Clooney. Cast Jesse Metcalfe from your minds. And wave goodbye to Colin Firth - frankly, the man can take a running jump into a pond, for all we care. The latest hit small-screen shows have introduced us to a brand new bunch of romantic heroes, who are making us go all giggly and girlie over our TV dinners. See our pick of the bunch and then vote on your favourite romantic hero...

by Jane Murphy
Pictures: BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Rex Features