Are Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox friends?

Lewis stars Laurence Fox and Kevin Whately reunited last night. The pair may have had somewhat of a frosty relationship on-screen as DS James Hathaway and DI Robert Lewis. But away from the hit ITV series, it looks like the pair are really the best of pals.

What does Kevin Whately think of Laurence?

But he believes Laurence, son of upper class actor James Fox , got it wrong. He particularly mocks Fox's claim not to be posh. Kevin said: “Only someone who went to Harrow could say that. You see, really posh people go to Eton, so he thinks he is working class.

Were Kevin Whately and John Thaw friends?

'John Thaw and I were pals – I was used to his ferocious glares': Kevin Whately looks back on Inspector Morse's killer partnership.

Why did Kevin Whately leave Lewis?

Another factor in the series' conclusion: Lewis, the character, was getting on in years, and Whately, who is 65, said he didn't want to be a “70-year-old policeman,” especially since British police generally retire at 55. “We really have finished. Laurence and I have decided we don't want to do it.

Does Kevin Whately do voice overs for adverts?

Over the years Whately has also provided the voice over for a variety of productions, from audio books to adverts and charitable campaigns Whately's immediately recognizable accent has been used to promote a variety of products and causes.

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Is Kevin Whately a Geordie?

featured a Times Territory village last night (Monday). Many will identify Kevin Whately as a Geordie TV actor, better known perhaps as Sgt Robert Lewis from the ITV murder mystery dramas Inspector Morse and Lewis. Those with longer memories will remember his role in comedy drama series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.

Is Lewis finished for good?

Lewis, ITV's long-running Morse spin-off, is effectively cancelled after UK series nine. Kevin Whately was first cast as Robbie Lewis opposite the late John Thaw's Morse, on the forerunning British drama of the same name.

Where is Inspector Morse's Jaguar now?

The burgundy Mark II Jaguar used on TV's Inspector Morse series has been sold for more than £100,000. The 1960 car, made famous by the late John Thaw as the crossword, opera and real ale-loving Oxford detective, was snapped up by a UK-based businessman.

Was Kevin Whately in new tricks?

"New Tricks" Congratulations (TV Episode 2006) - Kevin Whately as Andrew Simson - IMDb.

Was Inspector Morse an alcoholic?

Further bad news: he was an alcoholic depressive who was viciously cruel to Hancock and their daughter Joanna, and Abigail (by his first marriage to wealthy Sally Alexander) and Melanie by Hancock's marriage to actor Alec Ross (who coincidentally died with cancer of the oesophagus, as did Thaw in 2002).

Does Kevin Whately play cricket?

He is a fan of Newcastle United on the football field, but says that he prefers rugby league, and as a cricketer admitted to Inspector Morse writer Colin Dexter that he would like to have played cricket professionally for England.

What happened to innocent on Inspector Lewis?

Innocent is frequently at odds with Lewis over his investigation style. In Series 9, it is revealed that she has gone to work for Suffolk Constabulary.

Does Kevin Whately still act?

Is Kevin Whately retired? 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.

Did Lewis and Hobson marry?

Relationship with DI Robbie Lewis

Hobson and Lewis first met in the Inspector Morse episode The Way Through the Woods. There was no romantic connection between them both here as Lewis was happily married with children. They did get on very well during this time.

Does Hathaway get a girlfriend?

Relationship with Dr Laura Hobson

Hathaway and Hobson first met in the Lewis episode Reputation. There is no romance at all between them, but they do get on very well together both when they're at work or not.

What kind of accent does Inspector Lewis have?

The background and personality of Lewis – a working class, easygoing family man with a Geordie accent – is frequently contrasted with that of Morse – Oxford educated, RP-accented, lifetime bachelor. Morse frequently uses these differences to insult or demean Lewis, perhaps from Morse's point of view in a playful manner ...

What accent does Endeavour have?

As you may have guessed from his upbringing in Liverpool, Shaun does have a strong scouse accent. Many fans are amazed when they see him sit down and conduct interviews with his natural voice, since the scouse flair of often well-hidden when seen in character.

Is Kevin Whately in Midsomer Murders?

Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997– ) - Kevin Whately as Jeremy Whittingdale - IMDb.