[14] He had a major role in the feature film version of Up the Junction (1968) in which he played Peter, boyfriend to Polly (Suzy Kendall). (played by Glynn Edwards), socialising at their favourite hang out, the Winchester Club. Veteran actor Dennis Waterman has admitted slapping and punching his ex-wife Rula Lenska - and claimed it was 'not difficult for a woman to make a man hit her'. Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley reveals wife Judy is sleeping in spare room after strange issue. He continued working in later life, taking guest roles in shows such as Midsomer Murders, New Tricks - which also starred Waterman - and Heartbeat. She certainly wasnt a beaten wife, she was hit and thats different.. Dennis Waterman left the series in 1989 after filming series 7. A statement said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.". The end sequence of the Terry McCann Years were always the same, featuring specially shot photographs never actually seen in any episode. She said: Me and my Dad! The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. on-screen violence in the later series was much less. 'People are always asking me for anecdotes. Her mother and fellow actress Patricia Maynard played Lauras mum in EastEnders for a couple of episodes in 2001. Where as this site aims to ensure that information presented here is correct, we accept no responsibility for any mistakes made. 'Minder how you go' - 1985 Interview with Leon Griffiths. The 'Ginger Suite', of course Was 3m bank heist an MI5 plot to seize stolen photos of Princess Margaret having sex with a gangster? The 43-year-old is one of two daughters of the later Minder actor - who passed away in May at the age of 74 and after a short battle against lung cancer. The "But that's the way things are going in the industry. 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Minder came to an end after 107 episodes. To view this content choose accept and continue. He went on to be a regular on stage, screen and radio and worked almost non-stop for more than 70 years. 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. Carol Vorderman stuns on This Morning with figure-hugging wardrobe choice. Paying tribute, actor and comedian Matt Lucas tweeted: "I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder. New Tricks: Dennis Waterman to leave drama after a decade of crime-solving. car itself is rarely seen in the series. Waterman had other tricks up his sleeve too. "It's partly because of dealing with cold cases. Debbie Arnold is an English actress, producer and voice artist. Delivering the eulogy, Waterman, who saw Cole the day before he died, described his co-star as the 'most liked man in the entire profession'. A seventh series reintroduced Terry with him having served '18 moons in the shovel' (a prison sentence) as a result of some dodgy videos that Arthur had left in his flat. The screen for King Charles' coronation anointing is revealed, Doctor slams Laurence Fox for 'spewing out biased views', Ukraine drone strike hits major fuel depot in port Sevastopol, Women's rights activists and pro-trans campaigners separated, Historic chairs to be reused by the King for the coronation service, Hundreds of Household Division members rehearse for coronation, Russian freight train derails and bursts into flames after explosion, 'You motherf***ers don't understand': Bam Margera details 'turmoil', Monstrous tornado seen bearing down on Palm Beach, Devastating tornado picks up car and hurls it through air in Florida, Moment large saltwater crocodile snatches pet dog off beach in QLD, Braverman: People crossing Channel are 'at odds with British values'. It all has a feel of previous old school Minder episodes and rather than the central pair arguing in bitter fashion we get a very heart warming end scene which highlights the marvellous partnership between the Waterman and Cole . Waterman was in the original cast of Saved, the play written by Edward Bond, and first produced at the Royal Court Theatre in November 1965. Read about our approach to external linking. Dennis Waterman, star of Minder and The Sweeney, has died at the age of 74 Waterman is perhaps best known for his starring role in Minder, where he played Terry McCann for several years - going on to appear in other shows such as The Sweeney and New Tricks. Actor Dennis Waterman, known for his roles in TV shows including Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died, his family have said. But Cole, whose acting career spans seven decades, admits the role brought financial rewards. His career has spanned more than 70 years and before his death he had urged a director to 'get a move on,' because he wanted to make one more film. Waterman went on to star in the comedies On the Up and Stay Lucky, before another popular and long-running role as another Cockney detective in New Tricks, which ran from 2003 to 2015. [63], Waterman was a fan of Chelsea F.C. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, singing the theme tunes of the latter two. RIP Dennis Waterman., Sky News presenter Kay Burley wrote: RIP Dennis Waterman. the 1988 90 minute Christmas special 'An Officer and A Car Salesman', with the show having been off the air for almost three years. She played the role from 2000 to 2004, before being killed off after falling down the stairs. Larry Lamb, who replaced Waterman in New Tricks in 2015, also paid tribute to his "mate". in comedy series 'The New Statesman'. Born in London and educated at the Corona Theatre School, Waterman began his career in a role for the Children's Film Foundation, after which, at the age of 12, he was invited to join Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Company. What happened to Jack on New Tricks? Carl O'Keeffe, 49, was rescued from Kong Adventure Centre in Keswick following the incident on April 22. Dennis had eight siblings Allen Waterman, Joy Waterman, Ken Waterman, Myrna Waterman, Norma Waterman, Peter Waterman, Stella Waterman and Vera Waterman. Dennis Waterman stayed with the show for seven series, between 1979 and 1989. Terrifying moment three men jump onto Tube track to save mum on mobility scooter. ", Matt Lucas makes savage jibe about Prue Leith replacing Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood horrifies Bake Off viewers over cheeky innuendo, Matt Lucas hits back at Celebrity Bake Off favouritism row accusation. However, in no time the pair hit it off and it is He tweeted at the time: "A New Tricks I wrote and directed airs on Monday. Each week the episode would start and end with the very notable theme tune: I Could Be So Good For You from The Terry McCann Years, sung by Dennis #NoMowMay pits neighbours against each other: Britons are accused of eco-shaming with new green fad that says they should let their grass grow wild this month, More 'Ukrainian sabotage' in Russia: Freight train derails and bursts into flames after explosion on tracks as expectations mount for Zelensky's counter-attack, 'Much-loved son', 36, stabbed to death in knife rampage outside Cornwall nightclub which left seven others wounded - as devastated friends and family pay tribute, Leeds players APOLOGISE to their fans and admit 'there's no excuse' for the way they ignored kids waiting to greet them at their hotel, after Piers Morgan led condemning of 'arrogant' stars. our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix. George Cole stars as Arthur Daley in hit TV show 'Minder'. A lovely actor. finish with 'Waiting For Goddard' at the end of series six. The episode you refer to is the first episode of series 8,which is the first episode . The character of Chisholm would appear in 24 episodes of first seven series and Rycott would appear in 15. Several actors were considered, including Denholm The inspiration for the show came from stories he had heard in North London drinking clubs. His first role was in Night Train for Inverness (1960). Duchess of Buccleuch dies aged 68 following a 'short illness'. However, at the time no reason was given for his passing. She shared a black-and-white picture of Dennis holding her as a baby. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? "On television in Britain, I'm sort of the cheeky chappie, everybody's mate, but I've never played anything like that in the theatre. Steven Fidler is now wanted by police across the UK after scamming people out of thousands of pounds. Michael Troughton who played DC Melish has appeared in a number of UK Gosh how I loved him.. On May 8, 2022, the 74-year-old, whose career spanned seven decades, died in his home in Spain . The 64-year-old former Minder. In: Directed by Ian Toynton. In this final series Jones was accompanied by Scottish DC MacDonald Celtic 'boxed the head off' Rangers as Irish legend offers unique take on Hampden 'bout'. Jamie Redknapp sells six-bed Surrey mansion he shared with both his wives for 4.95M Partygate civil servant Sue Gray could be barred from joining Labour for a year as 'vindictive' Cabinet Why you DON'T need to ask your in-laws' permission to propose! [40], In an Australian television film, The First Kangaroos (1988), Waterman's depiction of the rugby player Albert Goldthorpe[41] drew formal complaints from Goldthorpe's granddaughter. After writing scripts for the first series, Leon suffered a stroke and did not return to writing for the show until its third series in 1982. . The actor's manager, Derek Webster, told The Hollywood Reporter that Waterman's wife, Pam . Christopher Ireland, who was found dead in his flat in Dundee, "unlawfully" withheld 4,890 from an employee in the months before his death. You may want to read Twitters cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. George Cole provided the voice of Vernon, while Dennis Waterman was his sidekick Toaster. substantial financial problems as a result. From tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney to good-hearted detective sergeant Gerry Standing. He said: "I'm not rushing about looking for work . No-one ever turned down a cameo role. Leon's original title for the series was simply 'The Minder' and many of his original ideas on how he envisaged the series can be read in his novel 'Minder - A Novel By Leon Griffiths' published around three months before the first series started in July 1979. [57], Waterman's marriage to Lenska ended because of his violent behaviour towards her. The actor released three albums during his career, including Downwind of Angelsin 1976 andSo Good For Youin 1980. A statement said: "We are deeply saddened to. The Duchess of Sussex family including her dad Thomas Snr, half-sister Samantha, and half-brother Thomas Jnr sat down with the Australian news show 7NEWS Spotlight. Click here to see the IMDB entry for Dennis Waterman. The youngest of nine kids growing up on a council estate in Putney, South London, he went from child actor to national . As Gerry Standing, he starred alongside fellow acting stalwarts James Bolam and Alun Armstrong. [10] Mrs Lloyd (played by Honor Blackman) is hiding a Great Expectations viewers slam BBC for CHANGING ending of the Dickens 'I've been stuck in A&E since 10.30pm last night please just pay NHS staff fairly': Tearful A&E patient Martin Lewis reveals how to get a cheaper supermarket shop and FREE food. for two episodes, played by Robin Cameron. [48][49] Waterman appeared on stage in Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell by Keith Waterhouse[50] and as Alfred P. Doolittle in the 2001 London revival of My Fair Lady. Although the filming of a Minder episode generally took place over two full working weeks i.e. ', George Cole pictured with Dennis Waterman. Whilst Arthur is interrogated by Inspector Klingmann Terry sets out to locate the delivery driver, leading to a punch-up on a bus. week in the 1980s. [23] As well as starring as Terry McCann in Minder, Waterman sang the theme song, "I Could Be So Good for You",[10] which was a top three UK hit in 1980 and a top ten hit in Australia. And he raised one of those eyebrows, posed a crooked grin and said 'b*****ks'. Richard Madeley reveals wife Judy is sleeping in spare room as he thanks GMB viewers for advice, Jamie Oliver shares emotional tribute following sad death: I cant believe Im writing this, Olly Murs left in tears on stage as he makes heartbreaking admission about Caroline Flack. Nigel and Debbie marry in 1994 and are happy until 1995, when Debbie is killed in a hit and run accident. [16] He played the brother of a victim of Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) in the Hammer film Scars of Dracula (1970),[17] and the boyfriend of Susan George in Fright (1971). Guest stars included Adam Faith, Jimmy Nail, Suzi Quatro, Billy Connolly and Jackie Collins. He went on to find fame in his teens in William, the BBC's adaptation of Just William. They wed in 1972 but went their separate ways in 1976. Dennisdied on Sunday afternoon (May 8) with his wife Pam by his side during his final moments. Now Hannah has broken her silence with a heartfelt tribute to her dad on social media. A post shared by Hannah Waterman (@watervole). officer for a security firm. [61], Waterman emigrated to Spain with his wife Pam in 2015 after New Tricks ended, living at a villa in La Manga, and playing golf at the La Manga Club. Minder (TV Series 19791994) Full Cast & Crew IMDb Minder (TV Series 19791994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. reported that the pair worked Which I'm not too enamoured with. different parts of the film. He was caricatured by David Walliams in sketches where he visits his agent looking for parts. Filming of the first series took place between the end of April 1979 until October 1979. The final Dennis Waterman series kicked off with His daughter, Hannah, became a TV star in her own right, landing a role in EastEnders as Laura Beale. The actor and comedian Matt Lucas reacted to the news by sharing a tribute on Twitter, "I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder." The Mail follows in Prince Harry's footsteps with a stay at a breathtaking resort on the isle of Grenada that the royal stayed at pre-Megxit. She said: 'You can open your eyes and see all that he has left', before jokingly adding in the line, 'all those television repeats. "Dennis will be filming until . A genuinely lovely guy. Unseen family photos of Charles with Prince George and Princess Charlotte are Six essential household appliances now cost 450 a year to run as prices surge by 58% since the #NoMowMay pits neighbours against each other: Britons are accused of eco-shaming with new green fad that Saboteurs derail Russian freight train with explosives 37 miles from Ukraine and destroy power cables in Pictured: 'Much-loved son', 35, stabbed to death in knife rampage outside Cornwall nightclub which left 'A waste of licence payers' money!' Minder was a portrayal of the criminal underworld in West London. Dennis enjoyed huge success not just in the acting world, but also with his music. He will be greatly missed.'. Cole said: He was a dreadful character. His agent released a statement today which said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis, passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain. In 1983 its stars even entered the charts with their duet 'What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors?' - but not confirmed) on or around the 23rd April 1979. Why did Dennis Waterman leave the Minder series? The actor sparked controversy in 2012 when he admitted that he had hit Rula once during their marriage. During the 1970s Mr Cole became a sought after actor and regularly appeared on both the big and small screen. The cast consisted of; Ralph Richardson as The Father, Dennis Waterman as His Son, Barbara Ferris as The First Girl, Jane Birkin as The Second Girl and Roland Culver as Dr Parker. The woman was with her daughter when the scooter veered onto the tracks with a train due to arrive at station. He was said to have become sick with worry about a saw mill being built next to him home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Leon's final contribution to the series was the final episode of the sixth series 'Waiting For Goddard'. Cole became a household name for his portrayal of the dodgy second-hand car dealer in the hit show Minder which ran for 15 years, with over 100 episode across 10 seasons. He was reported to be reluctant about leaving the series though felt the character of Terry McCann had done pretty much everything he could do and wanted more out of the character. Loved The Sweeney. In this novel we learn a little more about how Arthur & Terry came to meet each other, Terry's involvement in boxing and his criminal record as well a little background on Arthur Daley and even his wife's first name (which the book tells us is Sarah). Therapist for children with cancer climbs munro named after ward to raise cash for charity. 10 working days but not at the weekend, with both pre- and post-production the total time to produce the finished product was usually about six weeks. Convicted Scots conman died owing 5,000 in withheld wages. The comments below have not been moderated. was promoted to DS Jones - with Chisholm having moved on to become Chief Security Sir Rod Stewart's grandchild to be named after him in sweet tribute. "It's strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media.". He was 74. Arthur takes possession of a BMW imported from Germany but his car lot is raided and the car proved to be part of a drug importation racket. When 'The Sweeney' ended, Euston Films were looking for a Dennis Waterman left the series in 1989 after filming series 7. Personally I would rather be doing Hamlet with no rehearsals than this.'. DENNIS WATERMAN lived his life in showbiz - and what a life it was. This article contains content provided by Twitter. I wish I'd learned this 15 years ago. [62], Waterman was banned from driving for three years in January 1991, following his second drink-driving conviction in four years. See production, box office & company info. [22] Waterman guest starred in a 1974 Special Branch episode entitled "Stand and Deliver", He became a household name as DS George Carter in The Sweeney during the 1970s. Waterman's acting career spanned 60 years, starting with his childhood roles in film and theatre, and adult roles in film, television and West End theatre. Keep an eye open during this opening sequence for the window of the Ford Escort in the car lot - notice anything strange happening? The cast included Amanda Redman, with whom Waterman had an eighteen-month affair during the run of the musical and with whom he later went on to star in the TV series New Tricks. Cole admits he has never known the truth behind Waterman's decision to leave, although he says he suspects it was because of pressure from his third wife Rula Lenska. part of Arthur Daley. They were unware of this as they appear in Although it is assumed that Terry does agree to take the car, the It was one of the most popular programmes of the decade, garnering around 17.5 million viewers at its peak. The criticism from the cast sparked a furious response from the show's writer, Julian Simpson. [6], Waterman was educated at the Granard Primary School, a state primary school on the Ashburton Estate in Putney, southwest London, followed by Corona Stage School, an independent school at Ravenscourt Park in Hammersmith, West London. [3], Boxing was a big part of Waterman's childhood. The Bank Holiday excitement is a bit too much for some! 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Liam and Nicole are set to welcome their baby boy this month and will name him after his grandfather. He scored a top five hit with I Could Be So Good For You, the theme song for Minder. He had been diagnosed with the condition. [55][56] Carol was flooded with compliments from her fans after she wore a tight shirt and figure-hugging skirt on the ITV show last week. 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Dennis Waterman, who has died suddenly aged 74, was such a familiar face on television for more than 40 years, playing similar sorts of streetwise characters, that it is hard to imagine that he. Shooting took place in the North East and in Turin in Italy. The film is His portrayal of camel-coated, cigar-puffing used car salesman Arthur Daley entertained viewers for more than 10 years with millions tuning in to watch him and Dennis Waterman's Terry McCann - the long-suffering minder of the title. It has made us both unwell,' Mrs Cole said. Waterman had been married several times, including to actress Rula Lenska until 1998. While Terry is putting his life at risk as he tries his hardest to satisfy his employer's demands, Arthur is busy exploiting Terry for all he is worth. staged at the Mermaid Theatre, London, in the early 1960s, and appeared on the cast recording released in 1961. Comedy Crime Drama With his bank refusing to honour his cheques and a Court Bailiff pursuing him for unpaid bills, Arthur is delighted when a mysterious businessman makes him a very attractive offer for the whole of his business empire. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Your first look at the incredible new drama SAS Rogue Heroes, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trump says 'great to be home' on visit to Scotland, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, JP Morgan snaps up troubled US bank First Republic. DISCLAIMER : minder.org is in no way connected with Leon Griffiths, Thames Television, Euston Films or FremantleMedia. George Cole & Dennis Waterman 'Fright' & 'The Sweeney'. Waterman played bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder after his role as tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney. He said: I used to get terribly upset when people took an episode so seriously they thought I genuinely did have a lock-up full of garden gnomes and wanted to know if they could buy one.. Kris Boyd bristles at Rangers budget question as he flips the script and claims 'Ange has spent a fortune'. In 2015 he was officially declared dead however this was faked and is currently residing in the United States. result of 'The Sweeney' and George Cole had appeared alongside him In total they appeared in 11 films together, including St Trinian's - a series based on the fictional girls' school created by cartoonist Ronald Searle. "[10], In 1976, Waterman released his first album, Downwind of Angels,[26] arranged and produced by Brian Bennett. Alfie Boes marriage who was his wife and what happened? We're always talking about history and some writers not all of them can go on and on about that, repeating themselves. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, singing the theme tunes of the latter two. Pretty Billy Gilpin turns up at Arthurs home, badly injured, and begging for assistance. Since 2000, he has starred in the comedy Arthur's Dyke (2001), Murder In Mind (2002), Canterbury Tales (2003) and Back In Business (2007). His role as the spiv 'Flash Harry' in four of the St Trinian's films in the 1950s proved an early prototype for his Arthur Daley character, and he played the character Flavius in the 1963 epic Cleopatra, opposite Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex Harrison.
