Benedict Cumberbatch does his best Mr Darcy impression as he reveals a hint of toned torso while peeling off his shirt for a new charity campaign

By Frances Kindon for MailOnline

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When Colin Firth emerged from the lake all sodden and damp, his wet white shirt clinging to his muscular chest, women across the world had to take a minute to compose themselves.

And now Benedict Cumberbatch is setting hearts racing again, revealing a hint of toned torso as he recreates Mr Darcy's iconic scene from BBC's Pride and Prejudice, all in the name of charity.

The Sherlock Holmes star's slightly racier take on the classic is being displayed as part of an exclusive exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of the Give Up Clothes For Good campaign.

Heartthrob: Benedict Cumberbatch is setting hearts racing again, recreating Mr Darcy's iconic scene from BBC's Pride and Prejudice, all in the name of charity

Heartthrob: Benedict Cumberbatch is setting hearts racing again, recreating Mr Darcy's iconic scene from BBC's Pride and Prejudice, all in the name of charity

Memories! When Colin Firth emerged from the lake all sodden and damp, his wet white shirt clinging to his muscular chest, women across the world had to take a minute to compose themselves

Memories! When Colin Firth emerged from the lake all sodden and damp, his wet white shirt clinging to his muscular chest, women across the world had to take a minute to compose themselves

World renowned photographer Jason Bell has collated a selection of some of the famous faces he's shot since the campaign - which raises cash for Cancer Research UK - was launched in 2004.

Featuring the likes of Jerry Hall, Liam Neeson, Mel C and Charlie Hunnam, the archive snaps went on display on Tuesday at  La Galleria Pall Mall in London, where they will remain until September 20.

Speaking about fronting the campaign last February, Jerry said: 'I am absolutely honoured to be part of Give Up Clothes for Good. 

Digging through the archives: World renowned photographer Jason Bell has collated a selection of some of the famous faces he's shot since the campaign - which raises cash for Cancer Research UK - was launched in 2004, including actor Charlie Hunnam

Digging through the archives: World renowned photographer Jason Bell has collated a selection of some of the famous faces he's shot since the campaign - which raises cash for Cancer Research UK - was launched in 2004, including actor Charlie Hunnam

All for a good cause: Featuring the likes of Jerry Hall, Liam Neeson, Mel C and Charlie Hunnam, the archive snaps went on display on Tuesday at La Galleria Pall Mall in London, where they will remain until September 20

All for a good cause: Featuring the likes of Jerry Hall, Liam Neeson, Mel C and Charlie Hunnam, the archive snaps went on display on Tuesday at La Galleria Pall Mall in London, where they will remain until September 20

'More children than ever are now surviving cancer thanks to the work of Cancer Research UK but it is still the leading cause of death in children.

'So please support Give Up Clothes for Good and drop off a bag of clothing at your local TK Maxx store. Remember, you can now donate all year round.' 

Since it's inception, the initiative has raised over £17.7 million to help beat kids’ cancer sooner. 

Mel C did her bit! Members of the public can join in all year round by donating their unwanted clothing and accessories at any TK Maxx store

Mel C did her bit! Members of the public can join in all year round by donating their unwanted clothing and accessories at any TK Maxx store

Kicking goals: Since it's inception, the initiative has raised over £17.6 million to help beat kids¿ cancer sooner thanks to help from the public, and celebrities such as Liam Neeson

Kicking goals: Since it's inception, the initiative has raised over £17.6 million to help beat kids’ cancer sooner thanks to help from the public, and celebrities such as Liam Neeson

Members of the public can join in all year round by donating their unwanted clothing and accessories at any TK Maxx store.

These will then be sold at Cancer Research UK stores across the country, helping to raise even more life-saving funds for children's cancer research.

For more information visit www.tkmaxx.com.

Happy to help: Speaking about fronting the campaign last February, Jerry said: 'I am absolutely honoured to be part of Give Up Clothes for Good'

Happy to help: Speaking about fronting the campaign last February, Jerry said: 'I am absolutely honoured to be part of Give Up Clothes for Good'

For a good cause: Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is just one of may celebrities to have support the campaign over the last decade

For a good cause: Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is just one of may celebrities to have support the campaign over the last decade

A positive future: 'More children than ever are now surviving cancer thanks to the work of Cancer Research UK but it is still the leading cause of death in children,' said Jerry, who posed with Jason Bell

A positive future: 'More children than ever are now surviving cancer thanks to the work of Cancer Research UK but it is still the leading cause of death in children,' said Jerry, who posed with Jason Bell

 

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