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. Kevin: Yeah Michael Chris, a dresser at at one of the costumiers in London, searched for 3 days to find that same shirt. We didnt feel sadness. He began at the age of eleven performing in school plays. 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. 'We even had an agreement, when we started having our children, that we would take it in turns to work but, because my career took off, that didn't happen. He was a heavy drinker until he gave it up in 1995. 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: Now, I cant think about the the Goodbye Sir scene in Morse, The Remorseful Day without a tear springing to my eye. He broke his foot in his teens when he tripped while running for a school bus. What else do you want to do? As a joke I said Id like to be a business tycoon and within two days I was training to be an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers., He worked at the accountancy firm for nearly four years while spending his nights with the amateur Peoples Theatre in Newcastle. CLIP: Try as he might, Kevin Whately cant escape from Inspector Robert Lewis. Jace: Youve been very outspoken about your desire for a break from Lewis. Im police retirement age, and Im sure Lewis would be thinking about that or would be kicked out anyway.. Are Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox friends? Jace: Did you ever anticipate that Lewis would run quite this long? I hope that in 20 years time people will still be watching the Lewis films as well. [on "The Sweeney"] I'm still proud of the show. Some 700,000 people suffer from dementia, and one in three people die with it. 'His death has left television with a major problem - they simply haven't found anybody to take his place.'. Queen Letizia of Spain is polished in a recycled Reiss skirt as she joins King Felipe VI at Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! He did not see her again for 12 years when she showed up briefly back stage in a production of "The Fire Raisers." Jace: On the topic of sidekicks you told Radio Times a few years back quote, When this whole thing was being set up I said, I wanted a young, female, Muslim sidekick , Jace: I just thought it would be more interesting. I realise that I'm one of the lucky ones. 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Sponsors forMASTERPIECEon PBS are Viking River Cruises, Audible, and TheMASTERPIECETrust. Im very proud of what we did, but the reality is that in this country were meant to retire at 55 the police are and Im 10 years (laughs) beyond that age, and so I didnt want to be a 70 year old TV cop really thats the basis of it. Jace: Why do you think the popularity of Lewis, Morse and Endeavour continues to endure? 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. She has been married to Kevin Whately since April 1984. 'Laurence is outrageous, quickwitted with a wonderful sense of humour. Kathy Tu is our editor. 'Ivy is a ray of sunshine who almost never cries,' he grins. New kid on the block: Lewis and his new sidekick James Hathaway, played by Laurence Fox. You've got to have a solid foundation and mutual respect. Madelaine Newton is a British actress best known for her portrayal of Dolly in 1970s BBC television drama When the Boat Comes In. Kevin smiles ruefully. I just enjoy the moment. "I would never have taken the series if she had not supported it," he says. There is no such happy ending in The Children. 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. Its probably time. Laurence Fox, who plays his sidekick DS Hathaway, was even more categorical, saying that he and Kevin had agreed to call it a day and that it was definitely the end. His first starring role on TV was as Sgt John Mann in Redcap (1964). It does resolve itself at the end of the films. He then moved into television. 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, who has a son and daughter to wife . Jace: And what was that first meeting like with John? Mrs Whately, who lived in Northumberland all her life, and had hoped to die there, was finally diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2003. 'That may be the case,' says Kevin, 'but it's a gripping piece of television. Plus, you'll find out about other MASTERPIECE shows coming soon. 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. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. Jace: I think it does offer a nice counterpoint to Morse in that unlike Morse, Robbie doesnt end up alone. 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. He is Vice President of the People's Theatre in Newcastle and has an Honorary Doctorate from Newcastle University. MASTERPIECEStudio is brought to you by Audible. No. "What puzzles me is that I'm much older than John was when he started filming Morse, but I still don't feel grown up. TIRED and a bit crumpled, but glowing with a very particular kind of joy - Kevin Whately has new grandparent written all over him. Has he reached the end of the road now? Proud of all that great energy but you couldn't have Regan now; he wouldn't be entertained at all. There was fast-moving traffic both ways, and had he run another step he would certainly have been killed. I get to work with some of the finest actors around. I'm getting to the point where I have done it now. 'Grandparents are meant to enjoy handing back their grandkids, but we actually fight to hang on to her, we love her so much!'. Theres a hospital near Pinewood Studios called St. Peters and they had a disgusting old Victorian mortuary at the back, which has been knocked down now. Inspector Morse actor says staff are heroes. Although Kevin Whately retired from his role as DI Lewis, which he played for three decades across TV series Inspector Morse and Inspector Lewis, his acting career didn't come to an end as he went on to have a cameo role in Scottish sitcom, Still Game, where he played a dodgy dentist. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Tonyman 5 Family (1) Spouse Jace: youre even in the same shirt you wore in that pilot episode. Now, on his twice weekly visits to her home, his mother treats her son fondly, even though she can't always remember who he is. Id done quite a lot location stuff, but not much studio. He is famous for being a TV Actor. who died from throat cancer in 2002. I get stopped for autographs by people from Sweden on the tops of mountains. Lewis: Yeah I know. Kevin Whately's income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. Kevin: And I (laughs) I couldnt quite work out what they wanted. Kevin: Id been asked to come down from the Northeast. Jace: Unlike the end of Morse its a far happier ending for Robbie Lewis here as he sets off with Laura for a 6 month trip to New Zealand. Your learn that at the end of the day, there are more important things in life, such as the people you love. LONDON - OCTOBER 20: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Actor Kevin Whately and his wife Madelaine Newton arrive at the opening gala for "The Times BFI London Film Festival" and the World Premiere of "Vera Drake", at the Odeon Leicester Square on October 20, 2004 in London. ', Irreplaceable: Kevin in his best known role as Lewis alongside John Thaw, who played Inspector Morse. 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. 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. Wont they? And and asked if they could get together, and so I was glad when they did, and then youre exploring a slightly different relationship. One consumer psychologist recently revealed some of the mysterious methods that supermarkets use to keep shoppers on the premises, in a bid to spend more money - including the use of smell and sound. Laurence can his concentration can be everywhere and just having fun, and then click, switch it on as soon as the camera rolls and give a much better performance than me so Its a bit galling really. "Meanwhile, Laurence is having a ball!". "Hathaway is a great character - he's really an embryonic Morse. 'Maybe he heard the screams from me and my wife, maybe he instinctively knew he had to stop. Now I feel good. I didnt think the character was strong enough. Morse was so important to me, I didnt want to go beyond that number, he said. Though this is not the first time that weve said goodbye to Inspector Robbie Lewis, actor Kevin Whately insists that, this time, the beloved character is leaving the screen for good. 'And Anna (Madeley) was a screen virgin who obviously felt nervous about her first ever sex scene on TV. 20 Years On, Clare Holman Still Delivers Sass and Science. I think he took on far too much, and I dont want to go the same way., As for the global appeal of Inspector Lewis, Whately attributed it to great scripts, good charactersthat goes down well all over the world.. First it felt like a betrayal, but no. Subscribing to this website can be done in two ways. Another factor in the series conclusion: Lewis, the character, was getting on in years, and Whately, who is 65, said he didnt want to be a 70-year-old policeman, especially since British police generally retire at 55. 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. "She knows I love her, but she gets confused about who I am. Jace: Do you think that those changes making him a younger Geordie cop is one reason why his and Morses partnership worked so well on television? Carrying Lewis as its lead opposite Laurence Fox's Hathaway has made him realise exactly how hard Thaw worked. Hathaways not happy about Lewis being back. Madelaine has been a great support for Kevin, as he has dealt with the deteriorating health of his mother, Mary, 82, a victim of Alzheimer's disease. Over the last 30 years hes rarely been off our screens, starring in the likes of Peak Practice, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Joe Maddisons War, which was written specifically for him. When he died at the age of 60, the BBC website was inundated with tributes from the viewing public. "It is full of ghosts, of course it is," Whately says. 'A bit of a lad': Kevin Whately stars as a philandering headteacher in ITV drama The Children. Nope. He smiles. [3] John Thaw portrayed Inspector Morse. During the progression of Alzheimer's disease, plaques of protein start to form around bran cells. Of course I'd get worried if the scripts stopped coming through the letter box. The Broker's Man: With Kevin Whately, Annette Ekblom, Danny Worters, Holly Davidson. I think people are happy were doing some more especially ITV!, The Northumberland-born son of a teacher and Royal Navy commander, privately educated Kevin started acting because as a shy child, pretending to be someone else on the stage was the only place he felt at home. It has become the 'in' thing to kick alcohol. Thats time to quit. He insists now it was never his intention to call time on the show. And we do row. are kevin whately and laurence fox friends | February 26 / 2023 | alastair atchison pilotalastair atchison pilot Inspector Morse was John Thaws show and Kevin talked fondly of the actor, who died from throat cancer in 2002. Hed had this huge success with a series called The Sweeney, a different cop thing, very high energy thing, and had a partnership with Dennis Waterman. 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. Hobson: Oh, if youd like to bring anybody. Browse more videos. I've earned my spurs. "We'll have to get her in a Lewis episode as some academic or other.". Queen Letizia of Spain cut an elegant figure in a matching pink skirt and top as she Do not sell or share my personal information. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Ive done 3 long running series now, and I always think youre cheating a bit to suddenly bring some very different characteristic in. Kevin: Several. I didnt have any big plans I just wanted a year off to play golf and be with my children and granddaughter, adds the father-of-two his daughter Kitty, 31, is an opera singer and mother of his adored seven-year-old granddaughter Evie, while his son Kieran, 29, works in a bakery near their Woburn home. "And he looks extraordinarily good on camera. 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Meanwhile, in real life, Thaw was not only battling alcoholism, but the early stages of cancer. Kevin: I would always miss it, but I live quite near it 30 miles away so I get to go over there quite regularly. A fan of West African music, he is looking forward to hearing some live drumming and singing. Oxfords just great wherever you point a camera it looks good and unusual. But, by the end he was back more like his old self. My name was above the title. It seemed like a very odd idea, he shrugs. Subscribe to the show FOR FREE on iTunes or Stitcher, and automatic downloads of newMASTERPIECEStudio episodes along with bearable commutes await you. I used to do both, but I've not yet managed to kick the smoking. Laurence is exactly the other extreme: very self-assured, incredibly bright, and could keep a running gag going with every single member of the crew. Got into RADA at16 by saying that he was 19. In another episode from 2012, the Starsky And Hutch star appeared as Paul Yelland, a visiting academic found hanged after giving a controversial talk at the university. Why? "He'd take the piss, knowing secretly that it was mostly a tribute to him that it was being made at all.". Whately is best known for his roles as Neville "Nev" Hope in the British comedy-drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Robert "Robbie" Lewis in the crime dramas Inspector Morse from 1987-2000 and Lewis from 2006-2015, his role as Jack Kerruish in the drama series Peak Practice, although he has appeared in . 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. He does end up with a new wife, . I learned everything from John. You would be surprised how many people don't drink now. 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. 'Of course, we are different in some ways - Madelaine is more romantic than me, I'm as romantic as a plastic chair. Kevin: Yeah, I think thats right. Jace: Now, is it true you nearly turned down Lewis when it was offered to you? Kevin Whately's message of support to St John's Hospice. If only there were a way of being a successful actor, and not being famous. Kevin's wife, Madelaine Newton, has an extensive acting career of her own, starring in Grange Hill, Look and Read, and even Coronation Street. So, how much is Kevin Whately worth at the age of 70 years old? I decided boozing wasn't good for me and particularly some mornings if you had too much the night before. His wife is Madelaine Newton (m. 1984) Kevin Whately income His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2021. But the producers of Morse took me out to lunch and said, Were not going to leave you alone; youd better have a go at it and if its laughed out of court we wont bother you again. Lewis was first screened in 2006 and attracted record ratings. Colecione, selecione e faa comentrios em seus arquivos. 'I'd be lying if I said it had been plain sailing. Its an important show for ITV because it sells around the globe, says Kevin. 'Well, he was a great friend and, as an actor, unique and, it seems, pretty much irreplaceable. I discovered this information, from when you posted on your website, two or three years ago, the audio track, of Kevin Whately's time on Desert Island Discs, in 1996. Comedy: Kevin with the cast of Auf Weidersehen Pet. "I don't want to make out I am some kind of victim of this, that would be pathetic," he insists. I thought I ought to so youve asked the right question. Hobson: No this is a social call, Im having a party. Doesnt mean that you cant Well, actually Ive been a lot of a fool. "I think this is a huge problem and the Government is only just now beginning to recognise it," he says. It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't actually know what it's like. Now married to Lord Freddie Windsor and best known as Peep Shows Big Suze, Sophie starred in the 2006 pilot of Lewis as Regan Peverill, an American maths student found shot dead while participating in a sleep study. Lewis stars Laurence Fox and Kevin Whately reunited last night. And I said to Clare, We should practice the kiss in the caravan, but she wasnt having any of that so. I wake up fresh and stay fresh till the end of the day. 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. I was just going to add Clare to that list. Sign up to get the latest news on your favorite dramas and mysteries, as well as exclusive content, video, sweepstakes and more. kevin whately wife cancer A memorial service for enormously popular actor John Thaw, star of the Inspector Morse television series, brought . Kevin: We were, yeah. There are times when you think your career is the most important thing in the world but you move on. A 16-year-old has been "seriously injured" - police say. 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. ', Loose Women's Jane Moore halts proceedings to break news of 'special' shake-up on ITV show, Hosting Wednesday's Loose Women,. It's his first grandchild and the instinctive love that he feels for Ivy has shocked him. 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. 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. Mariella Frostrup: I was widely mocked for putting sex with my husband in the diary. Jace: Why was Lewis so torn between going with Laura to New Zealand and staying? 3 years ago. Whately had worked with him since 1987, making 32 episodes across 14 years. Ever modest, he denied the quality of his acting might also be responsible for the series popularity. I go to a lot of Police functions and I have some close friends who are policemen. Thaw was told to say he was 19 if anyone asked. I am proud to have done it. Share. Thanks to you Chris, I learnt that Kevin Whately started his early working life, as a folk singer. Hanging on to John Thaws shirttails would have been just as popular, he said. Lived in Stowell Street Manchester when a youngster. But in a way I think it is a good thing he died rather than driving off into the Oxford sunset. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He was the working class boy from Manchester whose intensity and natural honesty made him British television's most bankable actor. He was accepted by RADA in 1958 when he was two years underage. | And why do you think these series hold such a fascination for viewers? Talent has very little to do with it really. Supposing he had just retired and gone to live in Lyme Regis. ", * To enter the ballot to run in the Bupa Great North Run, with proceeds to the Alzheimer's Society, click here. Jace: The final shot of the series is Hathaway turning and walking away alone. Jace: And it was his decision that you two share a caravan to sort of initiate that bonding process, correct? He believes the worst period for the Whatelys came three years ago, when a constant state of confusion left Mary angry and bitter. 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