Luckily we had savings and a pension pot so when we got a call from the TV company to go over in November we said yes. Its been a successful winter for our TV series, with the number of property hunters buying a home on the programme up from 40 to 60 per cent. Is he from Liverpool? I watched him grow and grow in stature until FINALLY in 2007 I got to act with him. 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He also took his Heartbeat character to a 2003 episode of the programmes spin-off The Royal. Earlier in his career he was known for his role as Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister, a part he played for four years. Our four children [aged between 30 and 37] have all left home and we were ready for something new. It can reach 40 degrees in peak summer but even in winter it can reach 25 degrees there. 5 min read. There are a few expats that live on the complex. Along with fellow top-tenners Paul Usher and Tom Georgeson and reservist Alexei Sayle we did a film called Swing together. In October 2009, he made a return to the stage when he appeared as the main guest of honour at the Pride of Bridlington Awards, held in East Yorkshire. Despite her beauty she put aesthetics aside and threw herself headlong into a series of roles centred around tortured, strong and working class woman. Our aim was to buy an apartment in Spain so we could get into the lifestyle before spending more time out there, says Debbie, 54, a print finisher. 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The actor decided to retire in 2000 after suffering from a series of strokes. LIVERPOOL'S Bernie Wenton has died after a battle with cancer. He reunited with Reynolds a few years later for the crime story Rent-a-Cop. Just a few years later when I was cast as Pete Best in Backbeat, he walked into the room as John Lennon and I almost fell off my drum stool. Love love love everything by Jimmy. For the first seven series of Heartbeat, he was a sergeant before a heart attack forced him to retire and take on other jobs, including becoming the owner of the Aidensfield Arms pub. Click here to sign up to the Hull Live Daily newsletter for daily news and updates. William starred as PC Alf Ventress through the entire series - a character who was known for his superior local knowledge. for boys as well. Nick, 57, played Nick Rowan for seven series on Heartbeat, facing difficult storylines such as losing his wife to leukaemia and finding love again. Days before his death Mr Wenton had a surprise visit from superstar Chris Rea. On stage, Benson reprised his TV role from Trinity Tales at Birmingham Rep (1977) and played Charles Guiteau, murderer of the US president James Garfield, in a 1993 production of Stephen Sondheims musical Assassins, at the Library theatre, Manchester. Just watched him tonight in Jimmy McGoverns Accused. Twice a day, seven days a week, we'll deliver the biggest stories straight to your inbox. David Birney, who starred with his future wife Meredith Baxter on the CBS sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie, a ratings hit that nonetheless was canceled after one . Essentially a character actor, Tom is most famous for dramas such as The Krays, Wish You Were Here, Prosperos Books and of course Prime Suspect. She has also made appearances in TV shows Defending the Guilty and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. Bernie Casey, the former NFL star turned actor, has died at the age of 78.The actor was best known for his roles in movies like Revenge of the Nerds and I'm Gonna Git you Sucka.Casey died of an . Sandra Maghie 35 episodes, 1984-1986 Ryan Hurst . We also enjoy the laid-back lifestyle - everything at a slower pace, so stress levels are at the lowest point in my life. The much-loved singer, who was crowned Stars in their Eyes champion . In 1980, he played Major Jeff Spender in the television mini-series The Martian Chronicles, based on the novel by Ray Bradbury. "In showbusiness there are a lot of people who are affected, but there was no side to Bernie. Southport-born actor David, 57, is best known for his role as David Stockwell in Heartbeat, which he appeared on until it ended in 2010. Murder investigation launched as man dies following east Hull attack off Annandale Road. Here Steve reveals all. Clare, 48, played local DS Rachel Dawson, who had a relationship with PC Joe Mason, for four years. The Yorkshire-based drama aired every Sunday night and ran for 18 series made up of 372 episodes. It feels like I have grown up with Christine Tremarco. He was usually seen getting roped into hare-brained, money-making schemes devised by Claude Greengrass (played by Bill Maynard) and, later, his own half-brother, Vernon Scripps (Geoffrey Hughes) and often left to pick up the pieces. Hull KR suffered a last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. The actor Peter Benson, who has died aged 75, had a screen and stage career encompassing everything from Shakespeare to musicals and worked with the film directors Michael Crichton and Roman Polanski. One in the eye for the Purple Wheelie Bin Brigade! Something went wrong, please try again later. Casey also appeared in the film Hit Man. Tricia is best known for her role as Gina in Heartbeat, (Image: Mirror Online/Northern Life Magazine), David continues to pursue his love of acting, (Image: Hello! Only TV actors who were born or grew up in Liverpool. We'll also send special breaking news emails too for the latest stories that matter. At the moment we are both still working - Dans going to have his 50th in Spain in May - but after taking some family holidays, the plan was that maybe to retire there - this was the first step on that journey. Menu. boys called me 'poof', 'ballerina boy', "Get on your tutu, Jamie." gave me more determination to prove it wasn't just for girls. The good news for superfans, or those who missed out, is you can still watch the show on repeat on ITV3. Who are the fan-favourite Casualty characters returning for the 35th anniversary episode? He appeared in Carry On films during the 1970s and also starred in Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggitt. He later starred in the 1987 dark, The Best Actors in Live-Action Comic Book TV Shows, The Least Favorite Doctor From Doctor Who. He always had a smile on his face and he did a lot of charity work. He also played Tamara Dobson's love interest in 1973's Cleopatra Jones. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. But I wouldnt dare list such greats as these for fear of upsetting the Purple Wheelie Bin Brigade. Who would I exclude? . Tricia said the show changed her life, even leading to the release of single Where Did Our Love Go in 1996. Actors such as Alison Steadman (Life Is Sweet), Andrew Schofield(Sid and Nancy), Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Paul McGann (Withnail and I), Neil Fitzmaurice (Going Off Big Time), Shaun Evans (The Take), Leonard Rossiter (Rising Damp), Tom Baker (Dr Who), Paul Barber (Only Fools And Horses), Phil Campbell (The Hide), Craig Charles (Red Dwarf), Kathy Tyson (Mona Lisa), Ravi Kapoor (24), Mark Moraghan (Holby City), Leslie Sharpe (The Full Monty), Vic Maguire (Bread), Natasha Little (Spooks), and many many more. His show, called Bill of Fare, aired every Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm for nearly five years, until he was dismissed without notice on February 5, 2008. He was an actor and director, known for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Never Say Never Again (1983) and Revenge of the Nerds (1984). Clare, 48, played local DS Rachel Dawson, who had a relationship with PC Joe Mason, for four years. Appeared with the National Youth Music Theatre in 'Tin Pan Ali', 'Bugsy Malone' and 'The Wizard Of Oz'. Birthplace: Liverpool, England Nationality: England Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actor. In the flesh he was insular, humble, enigmatic, charismatic, intelligent and angry. They've been so kind.". After his days on Heartbeat he went on to became a soap star appearing in Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Casualty, and Emmerdale. by Scot Williams | Aug 26, 2011 | Footie | 7 comments. Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned actor known for parts in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," has died. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYp0VC8H-B8. During the 1960s Mr Wenton performed with many well-known Liverpool names but it was in 1991 he found fame as the winner of ITV's Stars in Their Eyes, later touring all over Britain and abroad. Peter played Bernie Scripps in Heartbeat between 1995 and 2010. The actor now lives in Wiltshire with his three children and TV presenter and gardener wife, Kate Charman. Tricia was only supposed to appear on Heartbeat for 12 months, but ended up staying on the show for 18 years. I first worked with Mark on Hillsborough. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Anyway, thats just a bit of useless information. Then there were the actors I have worked with, but would have to settle for a place on the bench(now I know how Dalglish feels, I can only choose TEN after all). It was the team that suggested looking east of Mijas to get more for our money - rather than west. ", Liverpool transfer news LIVE - Jude Bellingham boost, Goncalo Inacio scouted, Moises Caicedo decision. William starred as PC Alf Ventress through the entire series - a character who was known for his superior local knowledge. Required fields are marked *. The dad of three has since had parts in Corrie, Casualty and Vera as well as film roles in The Real Full Monty and Downton Abbey. So, in the end, I decided it would probably be best if I only chose from actors I have worked with. To this day, Tom is the only actor I have ever worked with who wanted FEWER lines in his script. Bernie Casey was born on 8 June 1939 in Wyco, West Virginia, USA. This meant of course that a great deal of talent would not make the cut; wonderful Liverpool actors I have not yet had the privilege to work with(either because theyre no longer with us, or because fate hasnt yet written the script).