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HISTORICAL FACTS: Dennis waterman - The Untold Story

Ian Kennedy Martin obituary

TV writer who created the 1970s police drama The Sweeney and later worked on Juliet Bravo and The Chinese Detective

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

The Sweeney at 50: How a brash, brutal police drama transformed British television

FLASHBACKS: Half a century ago, John Thaw’s flawed and fallible detective Jack Regan introduced the antihero to mainstream British TV audiences. Decades later, the show’s influence is still visible all over our modern drama series, writes Jonathan Wells

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Andrew Payne obituary

Television scriptwriter and playwright who created Pie in the Sky – ‘a cop show that was anti-cop shows’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

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Mum’s the word for Celeste Barber’s former drama teacher turned co-star

Adelaide actor Genevieve Mooy had the larger-than-life Celeste Barber in her acting class. It was the start of a beautiful relationship

The New Daily · Apr 15, 2023

Greater Manchester Police hope 'New Tricks' cops will boost crimefighting

"The returning officers have a wide range of skills that are exactly what GMP is looking for."

Manchester Evening News · Feb 14, 2023

Celebrity deaths 2022: The famous faces who have passed away this year

As we lived through another extraordinary year, 2022 has dealt many sad blows

Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022

Celebrities we lost in 2022 including Robbie Coltrane, Meat Loaf, Olivia Newton-John and June Brown

This year we sadly said goodbye to The Wanted star Tom Parker, BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull, The Railway Children's Bernard Cribbins, and many more

Chronicle Live · Dec 27, 2022

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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em star rules out any more reunions as she prepares for Royal role

Betty actress Michele Dotrice has ruled out any more reunion episodes of Some Mothers Do 'Ave ' Em

Daily Mirror · Nov 6, 2022

New Tricks' Amanda Redman 'furious' at how women over 50 are treated in showbiz

Amanda Redman has shared her fury at the ageism and sexism that she feels is still prominent in showbusiness

Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022

Amanda Redman says Dennis Waterman's death from lung cancer 'knocked her sideways'

Amanda Redman and Dennis Waterman had known each other for 40 years and worked on huge BBC hit drama New Tricks together for a decade

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

Celebrities and stars who have died in 2022 leaving fans heartbroken

Some famous names from stage, screen, music and sport have been lost already this year

Liverpool Echo · Jun 25, 2022

Dennis Waterman's heartbroken daughter details 'stolen childhood' after he remarried

Dennis's daughter Julia has opened up about the at times strained relationship she had with her father – who left her mother, Patricia Maynard, when she was a child and then married actress Rula Lenska

Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2022

Dennis Waterman: Actor who starred in Minder and The Sweeney

Known for his tough-guy roles, Waterman made a name for himself in numerous detective shows

The Independent UK · May 21, 2022

Dennis Waterman died after secret lung cancer battle, ex-wife confirms

Dennis Waterman’s second wife Patricia Maynard has paid tribute to the Minder actor who died on Sunday at the age of 74.

Evening Standard · May 10, 2022

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Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Dennis Waterman died after secret two-year battle with lung cancer, ex-wife confirms

Actor Dennis Waterman, who was best known for his roles in television shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, died on Sunday afternoon with his fourth wife at his side after a secret two-year battle with lung cancer

Wales Online · May 10, 2022

Dennis Waterman admitted to spending his final years 'doing **** all' in Spain after downsizing

Actor described his relaxing days in the sun in an unearthed interview

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Dennis Waterman's daughter shares adorable snap of late dad cradling her as a baby

Dennis Waterman, known for his role in New Tricks, passed away at the age of 74 on Sunday with his wife Pam at his side and his EastEnders actress daughter has remembered him in a sweet post

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

It’s back to school for the Tories

Brief letters: Improving the school system | Daily Mail use | Waxing lyrical | Dennis Waterman’s roles

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The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Dennis Waterman obituary

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Why Dennis Waterman used to sing theme tunes and 'absurd' Little Britain joke explained

Minder actor Dennis Waterman, who has sadly passed away aged 74, came up with the theme songs for four of his shows - giving rise to a tiny caricature on Little Britain

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022

Dennis Waterman spent final years after New Tricks in semi retirement in Spain

The famous actor has died aged 74 at his home in Spain

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Monday briefing: Where we are in the fight to end the pandemic

In today’s newsletter: It might feel like the pandemic is over, but is too early to pretend the virus has disappeared? Nimo Omer speaks with the Guardian’s Hannah Devlin to find out

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

What the papers say – May 9

The working week begins with splashes on Ukraine, Brexit and cost-of-living pressures for people across the UK.

ABC News · May 8, 2022

Dennis Waterman — star of The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks — dies, aged 74

The British actor whose career spanned six decades — including starring roles on The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks — dies peacefully in hospital, aged 74.

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022

Dennis Waterman's colourful life - Shakespeare, Hollywood and marriage shame

Actor and singer Dennis Waterman was renowned for his famous performances in The Sweeney and Minder, and had a reputation for starring in many hit shows - as well as singing the theme tunes for them

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