"I would never have taken the series if she had not supported it," he says. Michael Gambon: I was terrified at the beginning when I read it, and I met the director because its a, you know, its a famous role, isnt it? Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. It's bad enough for an actor, but actresses have a hell of a time. "I only really like to watch things like Time Team. I mean since she came on board. It has become the 'in' thing to kick alcohol. What was it like shooting that particular scene in which Lewis says goodbye to his mentor? "Endeavour was Morse's first name," he says softly. Ive done 3 long running series now, and I always think youre cheating a bit to suddenly bring some very different characteristic in. You think suddenly of a touching scene from the Lewis pilot Lewis watches a girl take a music exam after noticing a sign pointing to the examination room announcing The Endeavour Music Prize. But as I say, its like a moving train, and then the crew become close pals and family, so you feel you owe it to them to keep going as well, because its a lot of peoples livelihood. And if son Kieran - now a 23-year-old Bedfordshire-based builder - led a charmed existence when he was younger, then so too did his father's marriage. I've earned my spurs. It's the kind you hope and pray no parent has to witness. He said: "He insisted we share a dressing room. Yeah. In some some ways it was very familiar because we managed to get a lot of the original crew together and the way of working was very similar, but Laurence and I were getting used to each other, I was getting used to carrying the show, so it is a very different job to being the sidekick, the second banana, and that took some getting used to. 'To this day, we don't know what stopped him - we thought we were going to lose him, he seemed so oblivious to the traffic. Mariella Frostrup: I was widely mocked for putting sex with my husband in the diary. Violent and uncompromising, the series changed the portrayal of police work on British television and was one of the defining dramas of the 1970s.For Inspector Morse (1987), Thaw was yet again cast as a policeman, but this time a more cultured character than Regan. And I think I was trying to lighten (laughs) the day and try and make fun of it, send it up a bit, but John wasnt having that at all because it was such a disgusting place to be. Jace: This week we are joined by Kevin Whately. I learned everything from John. John Thaw portrayed Inspector Morse. But some had reservations, including Kevin Whately himself. They have two children. Jace: Youve been very outspoken about your desire for a break from Lewis. Hanging on to John Thaws shirttails would have been just as popular, he said. The pair may have had somewhat of a frosty relationship on-screen as DS James Hathaway and DI Robert Lewis. He said that in the early part of this century, he was again asked to portray Lewis in a spin-off series, opposite CS James, the character portrayed by Laurence Fox. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Disliked everything associated with fame or stardom, rarely granting interviews. And I didnt know John at all, so I was getting used to working with John, who was much more experienced than me. If I can remember back that far, we that was the only film, The Dead of Jericho where we we actually used a studio, which was unusual for me. Were the boring centre doing all the routine stuff while they have lots of fun being the red herrings., Thats why the two leads insisted on a bit more grit before they came back. I was about six months away from finishing and was worried I wouldnt be able to leave but my boss said, If I had my time again I wouldnt be doing this; off you go., So what about Lewis? At first, the four siblings would take it in turn to make daily phone calls and weekly 700-mile round trips to her home in Hexham. And, with its marital bust-ups, unhappy children and blazing rows, it may prove particularly difficult for parents to watch. When John Thaw died two years later, Kevin was convinced that would be the end of Lewis until ITV producers badgered him to return in a new show with the down-to-earth Geordie now in charge. 'Ivy is a ray of sunshine who almost never cries,' he grins. Terms of Use: PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. He is Vice President of the People's Theatre in Newcastle and has an Honorary Doctorate from Newcastle University. Emily, the stepdaughter of Kevin's headteacher character, Cameron Miller, is found dead with a head injury in the garden of the family home, and much of Lucy Gannon's drama concerns who might have killed the little girl, and why. She really hates it, but it didnt bother me. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The strength of the casting is such that we do not expect that nice Kevin Whately will be the villain. Jace: But Inspector Lewis did work and the show ended up running for five more seasons before it was rumored that the sixth season would mark Lewiss retirement from the screen. He broke his foot in his teens when he tripped while running for a school bus. Me, not so much. And I said to Clare, We should practice the kiss in the caravan, but she wasnt having any of that so. Kevin Whately's income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. "Actors were huge boozers, John included. A pure, pure luck if We know of screen chemistry where the actors dont get on. She has been married to Kevin Whately since April 1984. Indeed, we see Cameron cheating on his partner Sue with Polly, one of the teachers at his school. I loved him. But in 1990, six years after marrying the actor, she too made an appearance on the detective show - as Morse's on-screen love interest Beryl Newsome. Kevin Whately in Lewis and his current co-star Laurence Fox . "Of Morse, and of John.". I'm staying with my daughter Kitty at the moment - and got just six hours' sleep.". As he returns to our TV screens in The Children, an ITV1 three-part drama that revolves around the death of his character's stepdaughter, he is bringing back to mind the occasion when he thought one of his children was about to die. The leisurely-paced series, set in beautiful Oxfordshire, was Thaw's most popular and long-running project. I learned that even when your children are grown up -- as mine are now -- you don't stop being a father. 'Grandparents are meant to enjoy handing back their grandkids, but we actually fight to hang on to her, we love her so much!'. You would be surprised how many people don't drink now. New kid on the block: Lewis and his new sidekick James Hathaway, played by Laurence Fox. Jace: And even though Kevin Whately promises the eighth season is Lewis last, we cant help but wonder: is this ACTUALLY the end of Robbie Lewis? Jace: It does beg the question, because he is so infamous for his running gags, what was his gag with you? Lewis: Vals slipping away. Your learn that at the end of the day, there are more important things in life, such as the people you love. "Ivy was born just before Christmas," the 55-year-old actor says. Please subscribe to to my website. The actor has - on and. Whately, 57, is speaking now because he wants to encourage people to take part in this year's Bupa Great North Run, which starts in Gateshead on September 20 2009. We worked on it ten years and think thats enough, he said. In 1980 he met his wife when they were performing in a production of 'A Nightingale in Berkley Square'. Wed really quite like to finish it, he said then. Download and subscribe on: iTunes | Stitcher| RadioPublic. Thats time to quit. Jace: And what is your fondest memory of John Thaw? Kevin Whately (born 6 February 1951) is an English actor. Hobson: Times passing. What has it been like working with Clare? Kevin: Yeah, I just thought that a woman would be more interesting and then maybe a Muslim as well because that was was starting to hit the headlines and I thought it would give us a lot of story potential story lines, but theyd already decided at ITV that they wanted a sort of young Morse prototype. Mrs Whately, who lived in Northumberland all her life, and had hoped to die there, was finally diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2003. Drama series about an ex-policeman, who now uses his detective skills while working for insurance companies. Im very reticent to change a character once its established. "This is about my mum, not about me; it is her that has suffered. Who'll find love on our blind date? Lived in Stowell Street Manchester when a youngster. As he is equally determined to campaign for improved research and funding for dementia, an interest sparked by his mother's descent into Alzheimer's disease, he chooses each word with caution. Oxfords just great wherever you point a camera it looks good and unusual. Oscar Cainer tells all, How to dress like a grown up: Trust me, loose fit can be flattering, says Shane Watson, Anti-agers no one but you needs to know about,Inge Van Lotringen tells all. The marriage also survived a reported affair in the Nineties, between Kevin and Amanda Burton, when they filmed the ITV medical drama Peak Practice together in Derbyshire. Kevin Whately Birth Name: Kevin George Edward Whately Occupation: TV Actor Born In: Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, England, UK Birthdate: February 6, 1951 Age: 72 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: White Nationality: British Sexuality: Straight Kevin Whately was born on the 6th of February, 1951. 'Of course, we are different in some ways - Madelaine is more romantic than me, I'm as romantic as a plastic chair. "Meanwhile, Laurence is having a ball!". However, you have to make such scenes look convincing. 'I suppose the most shocking - because we actually saw it happening in front of us - occurred in Whitley Bay near Newcastle,' says Kevin. "I think this is a huge problem and the Government is only just now beginning to recognise it," he says. Id done quite a lot location stuff, but not much studio. Is it the juxtaposition of Geordies straightforwardness with lofty intellectualism? 'All three parts gripped me - although I accept it's increasingly difficult to hang on to a TV audience, in part because there are so many channels, in part because there's barely a subject these days, the soaps haven't covered already, whether it's incest, rape or murder. Ive just been dead lucky. 'It was, unquestionably, one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. Housman, but I can't do crosswords. I was once told I wouldn't come into my own until I was in my forties - and it has been quite true. "She was all over him like a rash," Whately laughs. But the reservations I had about spinning the the Lewis character off were just that he was very much just a counterpoint to Morse, and I didnt think it would work as a character on its own, or as a leading character. Os painis so os melhores locais para salvar imagens e vdeos. He smiles. The Children starts on ITV1 at 9pm on Monday. But, by the end he was back more like his old self. Kevin Whately: (Laughs) They do, and I dont. 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' Ill bet there are about 100 actors in Britain who could have played my part if they had been lucky enough to get it. Son of John Edward (1919-1997) and Dorothy (ne Ablott) Thaw (1921-1974). Probably time to go and do something else.. Then, the Monday following the films premiere, actor Sir Michael Gambon who plays powerful Prime Minister Winston Churchill and powerful wizard Albus Dumbledore, sits down with us here onMASTERPIECEStudio. TIRED and a bit crumpled, but glowing with a very particular kind of joy - Kevin Whately has new grandparent written all over him. [3] I didnt want him to die. Jace: And finally, what do you hope that fans take away from Robbie Lewis journey these past 30 years? To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Morse, classic episodes were recently played daily on ITV, but Whately confesses he doesn't watch much television. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Princess Diana's nieces Lady Eliza and Amelia share Fabulous in fuchsia! Kevin: Yeah. Nope. It particularly disgusts my wife, that shirt. 'Geraldine Somerville, who plays Sue, had a tiny baby at the time and the very last thing she wanted to do was a sex scene.'. He's also got this spiritual side and is a Cambridge man, so he brings all these things to his detective work.". And though we were saddened when Inspector Morse died on screen and the show came to an end, we werent starved of new Oxford mysteries for long. Kevin Whately's message of support to St John's Hospice. Some of the staff are very good, but there are not enough quality care homes, especially for those who cannot afford to pay," he says. Kevin Whately Kevin Whately is an actor who was born in Hexham in 1951. But it was strange. In a couple of years ITV would have said, 'Do one more and we'll set it in Lyme Regis', and trouble is I probably would have been tempted. His wife is Madelaine Newton (m. 1984) Kevin Whately Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. "We'll have to get her in a Lewis episode as some academic or other.". And actors tend to be very gung-ho and foolish, so when they were setting that up, were very aware as well that special effects boys, we call them special defects, tend to overpower these explosions, make them much bigger than theyre meant to be, and thats what happened (laughs) in that shot. Hobson: Oh, if youd like to bring anybody. Kevin said he thought they would film more in 2014 and there are the remaining episodes of the current series to enjoy. "They were working together recently I think," is all Whately will say, tactfully. Whately, who is happily now spending time with a new granddaughter, gardening, and working on charity activities for disabled children and Alzheimers disease, said he would start pestering his agent again from Christmas onwards about new work. Jace: youre even in the same shirt you wore in that pilot episode. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Don't just stick to the Malbec! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. And the fact that it is a university town like Boston with all its universities means that you have these weird and wonderful academic characters, and you can get away with all sorts of outrageous stories (laughs) as a result, with these big-brained people. Quite a few people came out of retirement to do this series; theres one continuity lady whos been working with me on Morse and Lewis for 28 years. Kevin: I thought the the whole thing it couldve become a bit soapy so in the end I said, Look weve done enough of this Will they? He said he would like to pick and choose more. I thought whoever said about me waiting until I was forty was wrong. Who knows why people fall in love? MASTERPIECEStudio is brought to you by Audible. When I met Sheila I wasn't consciously looking for anything in particular. "Hathaway is a great character - he's really an embryonic Morse. John Thaw was a quiet, private man. They were a similar age, and they were both heavy smokers, and drinkers, and things (laughs) and theyd palled up so I had to live up to Dennis a bit, which wasnt easy. 'Rest assured I was very gentle with her, but it can't have been easy. Otherwise Whately plans to take it easy, walking the dog and making a trip to Mali in West Africa with the charity Plan International to visit the child he has sponsored for a decade. Wed used it a lot for mortuary scenes, and it always gave John the creeps just to be in there in a suit, but to be actually lying on the slab was much worse for him obviously. Theres a fabulous atmosphere on the set. Kevin's character is involved in disputes with his ex-wife Anne, played by Lesley Sharp - as well as sad and awkward attempts to build friendships with the stepdaughter of his screen partner. I suppose it might have ended if Laurence had got a job in America but he didnt go in the end because his wife Billie Piper won a role at the National Theatre so they all stayed at home.. Think of a number, then forget about it immediately. Jace: Its a brilliant call back to the pilot episode that Hathaway turns up to drive Robbie and Laura to the airport, complete with his Lewis sign and . Its good because we wanted some arguments; less tweeness., Kevin says its a joy to be back with Laurence. Yeah, and its a largely a lucky thing. Kevin's wife, Madelaine Newton, has an extensive acting career of her own, starring in Grange Hill, Look and Read, and even Coronation Street. According to Kevin, Laurence is about as far removed from his former Morse buddy John Thaw - who died from cancer in 2002 aged just 60 - as it's possible to get. But he has, obviously, aged a lot (laughs). Explore a escala global da Getty Images, os insights baseados em dados e uma rede de mais de 340.000 criadores para criar contedo exclusivo para a sua marca. He has, the actor says, a 'roving eye' and is 'a bit of a lad.'. These days, the caring Kevin and Madelaine love to look after their first grandchild, Ivy, who was born in December 2006 to their daughter Kitty, 25, and her partner Ben. Its become very much more of a tourist destination since we started doing it, possibly as a result of the popularity of the shows. I was always very shy and felt completely at home on stage. But it was a daunting at the time. At 70 years old, Kevin Whately height is 180 cm . Kevin, from Humshaugh, near Hexham, Northumberland, has played Lewis on and off for 26 years, first as the sidekick to the late John Thaw in Inspector Morse and, since 2006, in his own spin-off in which Lewis is boss to Laurence Foxs DS Hathaway. ", * To enter the ballot to run in the Bupa Great North Run, with proceeds to the Alzheimer's Society, click here. . "Anyway, she got a knife through the heart so that was the end of that!" Well, actually Ive been a lot of a fool. Lewis stars Laurence Fox and Kevin Whately reunited last night. With one marriage ended and another relationship under threat from his philandering, Cameron's personal circumstances are in sharp contrast to those of the actor who plays him. For a free trial, go to Audible.com/Masterpiece. The mezzo-soprano, daughter of North East actors Kevin Whately and Madelaine Newton, . I still remember going to a smart restaurant in Los Angeles and the maitre d knew my name and showed me straight to a table even though we hadnt booked. CLIP: So thats my main memory of that, because it wasnt the last scene we shot obviously; it was in the middle of the shoot so after that we sort of celebrated and and sent it up a bit. "And she is absolutely gorgeous. My career has always been important to me and still is. He is most notable for role as Robert Lewis in crime drama series 'Inspector Morse' and 'Lewis' (2006-2015). But the new series focuses more on Lewis and his sidekick Hathaway, but inevitably refers to one of Britain's most cherished characters. I decided boozing wasn't good for me and particularly some mornings if you had too much the night before. Jace: The final shot of the series is Hathaway turning and walking away alone. Once the pilot took off I thought we might get another couple of seasons out of it. He was flattered, he says, to be asked to film such scenes, at the ripe old age of 58, but hardly looked forward to shooting them. But away from the hit ITV series, it looks like the pair are really the best of pals. But generally they're pleased. 'And Anna (Madeley) was a screen virgin who obviously felt nervous about her first ever sex scene on TV. Laurence and I see each other regularly now and talk on the phone, and its never goodbye, so in that way its not a sad occasion at all, I dont think. But in a way I think it is a good thing he died rather than driving off into the Oxford sunset. He bumped into an American tourist down in Mexico about 3 years ago, who said, Oh, what a fine actor that Donald Whately is, and this tickled Laurence, so from then on I was Donald, and (laughs) he was delighted with that. It will be the third series of the detective drama. Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James, with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The Masterpiece Trust, created to help ensure the series' future. 'I'd be lying if I said it had been plain sailing. Sponsors forMASTERPIECEon PBS are Viking River Cruises, Audible, and TheMASTERPIECETrust. Whately urges ministers to "bite the bullet" and increase the funds for Alzheimer's care and scientific studies, which attracts just 3 per cent of the Government funding given to cancer research. But at least we can share the problems and understand the pressures and the demands it makes on you. Daughter joanna born 1973 with Sheila Hancock. He never saw her again. Lewis: I think Ive been a bit of a fool. Drinking was very much a way of life. He was a heavy drinker until he gave it up in 1995. 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'He ran between two cars that were parked on the side of the road. I learned more in the first 2 weeks I think, working with John, than I had in 8 or 9 years as an actor before that. Ever modest, he denied the quality of his acting might also be responsible for the series popularity. Jace: Now, Clare Holman joined the Morse universe in 1995 at the start of the specials as pathologist Laura Hobson. Like much of what he films, it is strictly for grown-ups. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Chris Pleasance explains how Do not sell or share my personal information. You've got to have a solid foundation and mutual respect. He's been a TV star for 35 years and struggled to make it - but Kevin Whately insists it is much harder for young working class actors to get started today. Being a grandparent is whole new phase in your life.". During the progression of Alzheimer's disease, plaques of protein start to form around bran cells. Jace: So those little those little butterfly bandages are not just for show then maybe? He said: He insisted we share a dressing room. kevin whately wife cancer A memorial service for enormously popular actor John Thaw, star of the Inspector Morse television series, brought . Kevin: I loved it because the actual occasion was quite good because the every beyond the set was waiting for it. Inspector Morse was John Thaws show and Kevin talked fondly of the actor, who died from throat cancer in 2002. Actors always bump into each other again. When the Morse finale aired 16 years ago, we said farewell to John Thaws Inspector Morse and his sidekick, Kevin Whatelys Robbie Lewis. Northern Ireland-born Miss Burton was accused of having an affair with fellow actor Kevin Whately in 1993 when they both appeared in Peak Practice. I think Anthony Minghella and the powers that be on the first few films Anthony wrote The Bible for it and he realized, John Thaw always looked much older than his age. I liked hiding behind the different characters and it was a form of therapy for me, which I think it is for about 50% of actors. "I don't want to make out I am some kind of victim of this, that would be pathetic," he insists. National World - Other Local Sites. Doesnt mean that you cant | He was accepted by RADA in 1958 when he was two years underage. "A lot of the staff are wonderful; they are working with people who are demented, howling all day and incontinent. 'To find fresh and original drama is one of the biggest challenges facing television today.'. And he was a wonderful raconteur, John. Kevin: Well as I say, John was very shy and hugely experienced as a film actor, so I learned any technique that Ive got from him very quickly. Hobson: No this is a social call, Im having a party. His first great success, though, was as Detective Inspector Regan in The Sweeney (1974). 'I may be shy - which makes filming a scene like this even more difficult - but Cameron has lots of self-confidence and is clearly a bit of a lad. I think it wouldve been difficult to kill him off in the same way as we did with Morse. We were sharing a caravan. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But yes, I can remember the feeling and the trepidation. Im pretty sure they wont spin Hathaway off; I hope theyll find something totally different for Laurence to do in his own series, but well see what happens. But less important than is used to be. But both, in different ways, have been a joy to work with. Laurence and I have decided we dont want to do it. Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic My Daily Horoscope: What does 2nd March hold for MY star sign? In this episode, Kevin Whately reminisces about playing Robbie Lewis for the past 30 years, and recalls the dramatic series finalebombs, goodbyes, and all. Lewis is brought back on a short contract because Hathaways not making a fist of it. Its a special sort of birthday. "And I found that moment very moving", Celeb obsessed? Simon Callow and Helen Baxendale also guest starred in this 2009 episode. 'How much can business take?' Kevin Whately in Lewis and his current co-star Laurence Fox. He describes his mother, a grammar school teacher who was widowed at the age of 42, as a "fiercely independent woman" who became angry as her memory began to fail seven years ago. We didnt feel sadness. Jace: Now, I cant think about the the Goodbye Sir scene in Morse, The Remorseful Day without a tear springing to my eye. He has a mind like a computer Im a half-wit compared to him., The Morse-Lewis franchise has been a huge hit around the world for ITV, and now theres a third element with Morse prequel Endeavour taking off too. I wake up fresh and stay fresh till the end of the day. He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1993 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to drama. But I haven't been in that position for a long time now. Agilize seu fluxo de trabalho com nosso sistema de gerenciamento de arquivos digitais. His own wife, Madeleine Newton, also an actress, appeared in a 1990 episode of Morse - as the Inspector's love interest. Six years after the Inspector's fictional end and four since the tragic death of John Thaw from cancer, Sergeant Lewis has been promoted to Detective Inspector - and Kevin Whately promoted to. Got into RADA at16 by saying that he was 19. 'She lights up our lives and we've been fortunate to see plenty of her since she was born. Kevin: (Laughs) I think you hit the nail right on the head there, Jace. Its not a cliff-hanger or a brick wall, but theres a rounding off, which is quite nice, he said. Kevin: Um Do you know I dont at all, Jace. I did one as a pilot and it took off immediately. She was the first person her son had ever known to suffer from the disease. I just enjoy what I have and what is around and whatever work I do and whoever I meet. Jace: What do you think makes Lewis and Hathaways dynamic so unique? Beaming Princess of Wales watches a young boy backflip during St David's Day Lovely in lilac! are kevin whately and laurence fox friends | February 26 / 2023 | alastair atchison pilotalastair atchison pilot The TV actor, who came to fame in the 1980s in the award-winning Auf Wiedersehn Pet, before becoming firmly lodged in the national conscious as the sidekick of Inspector Morse, was one of four children born to Mary Whately, now 82. 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