I do a lot of driving at strange hours so that I can see the children in the morning before they go to school., Kevin, who researched the role of Dr Kerruish by spending time with his own GP, is emphatic: The luck of my job, and Madeleines job, is that we can work for condensed periods and then have a lot of time off. Its not about bedroom romps, but more about the meeting of two minds. hen her husband left her - twice - for a woman 20 years her junior, understandably Amanda Burton was heartbroken. She was born in Hexham, the town I grew up in, and we came into the world within a few days of each other. Her home life, complete with dogs and horses, remains the most important thing in her life. Amanda Burton on Silent Witness return and Sam Ryan's legacy As the forensic crime drama celebrates a landmark 25th season, Radio Times magazine caught up with returning original cast member. Yet here they are in this weeks episode, proceeding serenely up the aisle of Cardale Church in front of guests who include partner Dr Will Preston (Simon Shepherd) and friends Isabel (Sylvia Syms) and Ken (Frank Windsor). Her home town is Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Though voted Most Popular Actress in numerous awards ceremonies and the woman who most other females in the country would like to be in other polls, the actress from Londonderry remains refreshingly down to earth. I think they get a lot of mickey-taking at school but Ive talked to a lot of actors who say kids of that age go through it and then in their late teens they forget about it!, Occasionally, Katherine and Keiran and Kevins wife, actress Madelaine Newton, travel up to Derbyshire while Kevin is filming Peak Practice. Beths basically a career girl who doesnt have time to slap on the makeup or bother about her appearance too much. Im not intelligent enough for it, but Im quite happy working hard and working long hours and Im quite sympathetic, I think. Last year, when I was smacked in the face in a traumatic scene, the girls were with me, she says. Girl, 2, looks star-struck as she presents Kate with a gift of Daffodils for St David's A bargain fit for a king: Grade II-listed manor house complete with barn and gatehouse is listed at auction Who said black and white pics were flattering! Were not sure yet. 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But were quite different in that shes very bubbly and outspoken whereas Im much more guarded. I love working on Peak Practice and I loved working on Morse but Auf Wiedersehen Pet was very special Kevin says. This page has not been made in connection with anyone directly involved in the production of Peak Practice. Here, its three stars talk about playing doctors, the demands on family life and the downside of fame Miss Burton, a descendant of Oscar Wilde, left the show, followed soon after by Whately. I thought we should move it forward and open it out more, in the same way we did three years ago in making her a professor. Miss Bush, deputy features editor for Easy Living magazine, met Arnstein three years ago when they worked on a photo-shoot. Amanda has since become one of Britain's most respected and admired actresses often taking on leading strong roles in dramas. All images courtesy of Carlton, Central, ITV & UKTV. And Peak Practice which became 1993s highest rating new TV drama series with an audience of 13 million is the best there is. She was with the show till 1989. They were so calm which I suppose they have to be but they made you feel very confident and perfectly at ease after a while, Amanda admits that Peak Practice isnt the cushiest acting job shes ever undertaken. Amanda gets home to London as often as she can but says, The children come up to Derbyshire on holidays and at weekends. 'We had been having terrible weather throughout the making of this series - it was wet, cold and miserable. Its marvellous to work up in the Peaks. Harry is very much the trainee that Sam was a few years ago, and she recognises in him certain qualities: his approach, his caring attitude and the way his mind works on a case. What distinguishes it from all the other houses in the village are the mobile-home dressing-rooms of Kevin, Amanda and Simon parked outside, along with the circus-like row of film-unit support vehicles and a 56-strong film crew. But that was part of his function. In fact, rumour has it that while filming the last series she was frozen to the point of hypothermia. At 18, she moved to Manchester to study at the Polytechnic School of Theatre. But I can only take the positive view that fulfilled parents feed that energy back into their families. They were out almost every night together last week, often riding next to each other on their bicycles. I get to wear a very unusual outfit lots of different layers of cream and other colours. Sven was photographing Amanda on Brooksides set when something more then the camera clicked. This job is great. For a woman who has spent the morning examining a grisly murder scene in a dirty, dusty, deserted building, Amanda Burton is looking remarkably cool and collected - almost as cool and collected as Professor Sam Ryan, the role which established her as one of the nation's favourite actresses and which sees her back on BBC One in the latest series 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. It was nice to share with Madeleine what had been keeping me away from her and the kids., Amanda says that one of the advantages of having her daughters with her is that they see that its all make-believe. The fireman were great. Sometimes they come up on location in Derbyshire, which is lovely. All images courtesy of Carlton, Central, ITV & UKTV. Maybe because I change my hair and wear hats! I knew Id met a kindred spirit, even though were opposites, he recalls. While filming, thermals and long johns are a definite must! Kevin Whatelys roles as Dr Jack Kerruish in Peak Practice and as Sergeant Lewis in Inspector Morse both seem light years away from his part as Neville in Auf Wiedersehen Pet the role which first shot him to TV stardom. This time around, Sam has two new colleagues working alongside her at the University pathology lab Dr Leo Dalton, played by William Gaminara, and Harry Cunningham, played by Tom Ward. It will be interesting to see what the scriptwriters do with both the characters during the next series. It is fantastic to have Sam Ryan at the centre of the series again alongside our other Lyell characters for a monumental story told in six parts., Jo McClellan, Executive Producer for BBC One, says: We are so excited for Amandas return to the show in its 25th Anniversary year and the centenary of the BBC itself. Something else the trio have in common is a family life where children play a prominent role. Good storylines, good locations, quality production values and well-portrayed central characters says Amanda Burton, who plays Beth. The BBC Commissioning Executive is Nawfal Faizullah and Nick Lambon is producer. He always seemed in control, always calm and happy. But exactly one year after splitting from Sven Arnstein for the second time, the 50-year-old Silent Witness star has found new love. Is it because apart from your lover, the doc the only chap who can ask you to disrobe? Miss Burton, best known for her role in Silent Witness, also met Arnstein on a photo-shoot, when she was still married to her first husband, stage manager Jonathan Hartley. Back at the university, drugs are going missing from the toxicology lab and Harry finds himself distracted by the party-loving daughter of one of the universitys biggest benefactors. Simon spent his formative years in Stratford-upon-Avon. They love being in the camper, says Amanda who, like Simon, employs a nanny. Kevin Whately, Amanda Burton & Simon Shepherd OK Magazine Interview - January 1995 With the third series of Peak Practice due back on our screens, ITV has a huge hit on its hands. Its very pretty. I live by the rule that you never know when your big finale is, so I want to do as much as possible in my career and life. Simon nods. We shot the scenes in the Peak District National Park, which is one of the most beautiful areas of the Peaks, says Kevin. The couple were pictured for the first time enjoying morning coffee and breakfast at Mr Colover's local Italian cafe. I read in the papers that Im a sex symbol, grins the actor who will soon be seen as an army officer in Beyond Reason. Silent Witness ). It was magical.. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream video' - but Head over heels for Kate! I dont get recognised too often, she says. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. We had so much in common. And bizarrely, her 53-year-old boyfriend, Stephen Colover, is an acclaimed photographer - just like her philandering ex, Arnstein. Has the role brought Amanda lots of public recognition? Beths an independent woman who doesnt suffer fools gladly, she explains. Kevin, whose wife is the actress Madeleine Newton, is father of 11-year-old Kitty and 10-year-old Kieran. To prevent their family life from suffering, the stars do a lot of juggling. We got over the problem of them being upset by my appearance by putting lots of make-up on their faces because then they realised that it could all be washed off., Kevin once had an ambition to be a GP, ever since at the age of 17 he saw his 53-year-old father die of a heart attack. This is the sixth series of the show which gave Amanda her first lead role and stemmed from a holiday chat with a friend who worked at the BBC. She said in an interview that she liked him immediately: "I still remember the first time we met. the series is realistic. Madeleine walked into the theatre bar where we were rehearsing and I was instantly drawn to her. For a woman who has spent the morning examining a grisly murder scene in a dirty, dusty, deserted building, Amanda Burton is looking remarkably cool and collected almost as cool and collected as Professor Sam Ryan, the role which established her as one of the nations favourite actresses and which sees her back on BBC One in the latest series of Silent Witness. We see a lot more people in paper suits now, but you dont have another female character involved in such grimness, she says with a smile. Im a reluctant sex symbol. Amanda grew up in Derry, on the border of Donegal, in Northern Ireland, where her father was headmaster of the local primary school. Emilia Fox says: It is such a delight and thrill to be working with Amanda. After Amanda Burton's husband had an affair with a woman 20 years her junior, he begged forgiveness and pleaded with her to take him back. Steve has been walking around with a massive grin on his face and I think that Amanda has played a large part in that. Her second husband, Sven, is a photographer. Its funny because I was talking to the driver on the way in this morning about it, so when I was filming this morning I did a little bit of an arched eyebrow just for Jennifer!. And in that way. When their affair was revealed, 49-year-old Arnstein initially pledged to stay with his wife, saying: "All I care about is Amanda and I really care about her not being hurt any more than she has been. Prince Harry boasts about finding 'freedom and happiness' and jokes about reincarnation in unseen TV Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! I really enjoy spending time in the county and Ive got to now a lot more of it by going on walks and nature trails, she says. 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