Waterman joined the Corona Theatre School in 1959 following a suggestion from another one of his sisters and soon got work in the industry. Loved The Sweeney. Dennis Waterman's daughter Julia today 'It was so quick. Waterman was one of nine children born to Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman in Stepney, East London, England. "[59][60] The interview was broadcast in full on Piers Morgan's Life Stories on ITV in May 2012. He was known for the range of roles he played, including drama (Up the Junction), horror (Scars of Dracula), adventure (Colditz), comedy (Fair Exchange), comedy-drama (Minder), musical (Windy City) and sport (The World Cup: A Captain's Tale). [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. Waterman revealed in 2011 that he had since spent 900,000 of his own money on training apprentices at Crewe, and that outside Network Rail's own scheme, only 37 apprentices had been taken into the rail industry in 2011. What is Dennis Waterman's birthday?. At 16, he starred on the West End in Carving A Statue, which marked the beginning of a recording career and a three-year engagement at the Royal Court. Forecasters and meteorologists at the forecaster have issued a snow and ice warning til midday on Wednesday. Which item does not have a food-contact surface? The podcast referred to Waterman as "a truly underrated actor" and following Waterman's death pledged to go off air for seven weeks, one for each series of Minder he had appeared in, in commemoration. Under Review. Something went wrong, please try again later. Pete Waterman is a record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. ': Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh shares a glimpse of her stunning garden as she takes delivery of a brand new jacuzzi - so big it has to be lifted by a crane! metres) tall. [25], In 2007, Waterman became involved in a co-operative UK rail industry bid to create a national railway training scheme under the then Labour government, which after the Government seed funding was withdrawn from all such schemes, was halted in 2009. She added: 'My apologies for using the incorrect first name for Dennis in a previous tweet which I have deleted.'. [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. He continues to retain an interest in the company and regularly accompanies its sales stand to model railway exhibitions. He never competed again. The worldwide popularity led to two film box office smashes, Sweeney I and Sweeney II. He added: 'I really enjoyed it, because it was a very different kind of character - and that's important. Yep; old Dennis has been sporting those oversized gnashers since about 2006. From tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney to good-hearted detective sergeant Gerry Standing in New Tricks, he was known for playing action-packed characters who had more than meets the eye. "Probably because he didn't write the tweet, passed it over to a much younger aide to research and they made the faux pas.. which actually makes it worse," Jane said. A role in the BBC's adaptation of the Just William books followed and the actor would, in his later years, reflect on some of the different roles he undertook. Mexico travel warning for UK tourists as nationwide ban introduced. His Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series The Minder, where Waterman played bodyguard, or minder, Terry McCann for 10 years from 1979. [36] A relatively short-lived production. Loved Minder more. 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. ITV Britain's Got Talent replacing David Walliams with BBC Strictly Come Dancing star. RIP Dennis Waterman. He has also acted on television and in live theater. Learn how your comment data is processed. Kay Burley has apologised after confusing Dennis Waterman with another TV star after his death aged 74 was announced on Sunday. Further stints on television and in the theatre led to him landing a role in Nell Dunns Up The Junction in 1967, playing Pete, a man from his native Clapham, who meets an upper class girl from Chelsea, west London, and begins dating her. Peter Waterman (8 December 1934 16 January 1986) was an English boxer and a British and European welterweight champion. On Twitter, social media users flocked to slam the Cabinet minister for his gaffe. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Together, Stock Aitken Waterman produced songs for the biggest pop artists, including Samantha Fox, Rick Astley, Mel & Kim, Sinitta, Mandy Smith, Bananarama, Hazel Dean, Dead Or Alive, and Steps. Waterman was worth 30 million in 2006/07,[11] according to The Sunday Times Rich List. Birmingham Airport crash live updates as man dies after colliding with metal barrier near runway, Birmingham Live brings you the latest updates after a man tragically died following an incident at Birmingham Airport last night, Love Island viewers threaten to call Ofcom over age-gap as they ask 'what is she doing'. [39] Waterman took the lead male role in the BAFTA Award-winning BBC adaptation of Fay Weldon's The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986). [1] He won the 1952 Amateur Boxing Association British light-welterweight title, when boxing out of the Caius ABC. Waterman was one of nine children born in Stepney, East London, England, to Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. [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. when she paid tribute to a 'Pete Waterman', not Dennis Waterman in a Twitter tribute. During that time, his versatility as an actor was stretched in productions ranging from Edward Bonds Saved, through to Twelfth Night and Sergeant Musgraves Dance. RIP Dennis x'. ', Actor Stuart Anthony said: 'Dennis Waterman has left us. DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles also today reminisced about a charity golf trip he took alongside Waterman. The journalist wrote in her amended tweet: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. His mother also dabbled in music by playing the piano in a way which Waterman once described as an 'East End knees-up job'. Pre-owned . Following a role for the Children's Film Foundation, he was invited to join Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Company. He demonstrated his vocal talents by singing the theme song, I Could Be So Good for You, which peaked at number three in the UK charts in 1980. 'Gutted I never got to meet him, always wanted to be Terry McCann. In a statement, his family said he died today in Spain with his wife Pam at his side. And of course I just spent the time grilling him about "Scars of Dracula". Kay Burley has apologised afterconfusing Dennis Waterman with another TV star after his death aged 74 was announced on Sunday. From tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney to good-hearted detective sergeant Gerry Standing in New Tricks, he . Mr Zahawi paid tribute to Dennis Waterman after his death aged 74 yesterday. Waterman has appeared as a judge on both series of Pop Idol in the UK (200103), and also Popstars: The Rivals (2002). DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles also today reminisced about a charity golf trip he took alongside Waterman. [5] Two older sisters, Joy and Vera, had already left home by the time Dennis was born, and another brother, Allen, had died as a young child. In a statement, his family said he died today in Spain with his wife Pam at his side. Both modelled different parts of the West Coast Main Line, with each being branded and 'Making Tracks'. [31], On 20 October 2021 during a High Speed 2 site visit Waterman announced the name of one of the tunnel boring machines to be Dorothy.[32]. , updated [57], Waterman's marriage to Lenska ended because of his violent behaviour towards her. Pete Waterman was born in England and became one of Europe's biggest pop music producers when he teamed up with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken. He added: 'I really enjoyed it, because it was a very different kind of character - and that's important. In 2001, Waterman was made an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration by Coventry University for his services to the pop industry. [7] The company felt the song unsuitable, and instead approached Keith Strachan. Pete Waterman is a record producer who was a judge on Popstars: The Rivals. Mr Lewis was sounding the alert during his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday evening. He released three albums Down Wind Of Angels, Waterman and So Good For You in the 1970s and 1980s and performed around the UK on a tour, dubbed Friends On Tour, with Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. Waterman was one of the most popular television actors of the 1970s in 80s. His passion for singing led Waterman to release music with record companies EMI and DJM. His acting career is his main source of income. Don't know why he couldn't have just opted for a simple teeth whitening treatment - or at least got a set of veneers that were the right size. His film debut came in 1960 in the Night Train For Inverness. Where was Pete Waterman born? It followed four former prisoners of war that broke out of their camp during the Vietnam War before becoming residents in the same retirement home. As a member of the Stock Aitken Waterman songwriting team, he wrote and produced many hit singles. 'Gutted I never got to meet him, always wanted to be Terry McCann. [52][53], In 2020, Waterman starred in the Australian drama-comedy film Never Too Late which had been filmed in Adelaide, Australia, the previous year. Peter Alan Waterman, OBE, DL (born 15 January 1947) is an English record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. In November 2006, Waterman made a guest appearance in Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live, alongside the comedy character version of himself. Waterman became a household name after playing the role of DS George Carter in crime series The Sweeney, in which he co-starred with John Thaw. [3], He began boxing at the age of 11 and had an amateur career winning 121 of his 130 bouts. He released three albums - Down Wind Of Angels, Waterman and So Good For You - in the 1970s and 1980s and performed around the UK on a tour, dubbed Friends On Tour, with Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. When I worked with him on "New Tricks" he made me the best cups of tea. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. His Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series The Minder, where Waterman played bodyguard, or 'minder', Terry McCann for 10 years from 1979. [28], In 1978, Waterman returned to the RSC to play Sackett in Bronson Howard's comedy Saratoga. He was 74. [27] In July 2015, in partnership with rail engineering firm OSL, Waterman launched the Railway Exchange Training Academy (RETA) at Crewe. It's strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media.'. A statement from his family said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis, passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain, on Sunday afternoon, with Pam by his side. [citation needed]. 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. "[10], In 1976, Waterman released his first album, Downwind of Angels,[26] arranged and produced by Brian Bennett. ', Journalist John Sweeney tweeted: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. Knowles tweeted: 'I played golf on a tour to Bermuda with Dennis Waterman - I'm not much of a golfer - he was - but it was time spent with him between rounds that were well worth the trip. His final film role was in the Australian comedy drama Never Too Late in 2020. He also worked as a coal miner.[3]. Dennis has a brother named Peter, who was a boxer. Working from home has not worked', Wall Street boss tell Davos summit and British chief of First Lady's tears for kindergarten helicopter crash victims: Olena Zelenska is horrified as she is 'I feel like someone encouraged her': Girl, 12, found dead at her Argentina home after practicing Met Police inspector who was facing raft of child porn charges is found dead, Oh dear: Kay Burley has apologised after confusing Dennis Waterman with another TV star after his death age 74 was announced on Sunday, Mistake: The news presenter, 61, made the embarrassing error when she paid tribute to a 'Pete Waterman', not Dennis Waterman (pictured) in a Twitter tribute, Whoops:Pete Waterman is a record producer who was a judge on Popstars: The Rivals (her original tweet with the mistake is pictured), Amended:The journalist wrote in her amended tweet: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. 'Loved The Sweeney. Waterman has built up a substantial fortune through his numerous sources of income, yet he prefers to lead a modest life. His father had been an amateur boxer and made all of his sons box. Born in London, Waterman was educated at the Corona Theatre School and began his showbiz career at a young age. He works closely with model-maker Laurie Lynch on this project. Mr Zahawi paid tribute to Dennis Waterman after his death aged 74 yesterday. Legendary TV actor Dennis died at the age of 74, his family announced on Sunday. Quality classic TV. His father had been an amateur boxer and made all of his sons box. What is the moral lesson of at wars end by rony diaz? Afterwards he semi-retired, splitting his time between his homes in Berkshire and Spain. Bruno Tonioli will take over as BGT host from David, according to reports. Waterman wrote and produced the UK entry for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. Tributes have flooded in as news broke of Waterman's death. His Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series The Minder, where Waterman played bodyguard, or 'minder', Terry McCann for 10 years from 1979. And presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness said he had always wanted to be the character of Waterman's Terry McCann. 19:58 EST 08 May 2022. His younger brother, Dennis Waterman, is a singer and actor. He starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder after first finding fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney. In more recent years, he starred as Gerry Standing in the BBC's New Tricks, and throughout his career other TV roles included ITV's Where The Heart Is, The Canterbury Tales and Moses Jones, both for the BBC. Further stints on television and in the theatre led to him landing a role in Nell Dunn's Up The Junction in 1967, playing Pete, a man from his native Clapham, who meets an upper class girl from Chelsea, west London, and begins dating her. [68], Waterman was caricatured by David Walliams in the radio and TV comedy series Little Britain, in sketches where he visits his agent (played by Matt Lucas) looking for parts. Many figures in the entertainment industry rushed to pay tribute to the actor, recalling some of his most iconic roles and huge talent. ', Newsreader Kay Burley posted: 'A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. [1], When Waterman was 18, he became a professional and won the British welterweight title in 1956. [26] In January 2015, Waterman announced the sale of the bulk of his model railway collection, to fund the training of rail apprentices in restoring his steam locomotives 5224 and 5553, which in May 2015 were moved from Crewe to Peak Rail. Peter Alan Waterman, OBE, DL (born 15 January 1947) is an English record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. He is from UK. [62], Waterman was banned from driving for three years in January 1991, following his second drink-driving conviction in four years. The family kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.'. [29][30], Waterman starred in a television film made by Tyne Tees Television entitled The World Cup: A Captain's Tale (1982). Peter Waterman (8 December 1934 - 16 January 1986) was an English boxer and a British and European welterweight champion. One wrote: "Either the Education Secretary thinks Pete Waterman was in Minder, or he thinks Dennis Waterman produced I Should Be So Lucky and Roadblock. He was educated at Whitley Abbey Comprehensive School until he left in 1962 to work for British Railways. [33] He is also a rugby league fan and is president of League 1 side Coventry Bears. He starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder after first finding fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney. Road closed live updates after serious crash on motorway. During that time, his versatility as an actor was stretched in productions ranging from Edward Bond's Saved, through to Twelfth Night and Sergeant Musgrave's Dance. [24][25] It was written by his then-wife Patricia along with Gerard Kenny. He won the Amateur Competing Association British light-welterweight title in 1952 while boxing out of the Caius ABC. ', Former Eastenders and Rise of the Footsoldier actor Craig Fairbrass said: 'Truly upset & gutted hearing this news. [46] Between 1997 to 1999, he appeared in series 3 and 4 of the crime drama The Knock. Continue Learning about Movies & Television. Dennis Waterman Children: Hannah Waterman, Julia Waterman, Dennis Waterman daughter: Hannah Waterman, Julia Waterman, Dennis Waterman Family: Wife, Children, Siblings, Parents, Ex-Wives. Waterman played the part of Bob Jones, the club captain. Pete Waterman is a record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. Waterman was one of nine children born in Stepney, East London, England, to Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. He appeared in 29 films, the last being released in 2020. RIP. Loved Minder more.'. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The Waterman caricature is offered, but always declines, respectable parts because he is not allowed to "write the theme tune, sing the theme tune" (rendered as "write da feem toon, sing da feem toon") of the particular production. By Such a loss to the industry. 200.220.149.28 For the 12 seasons of the show, Dennis Waterman portrayed Gerry Standing. He isurvived by his wife, Pam, and two daughters, Julia and Hannah, 23:57 08 May 2022, updated 00:58 09 May 2022. when she paid tribute to a 'Pete Waterman', not Dennis Waterman in a Twitter tribute. John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.'. ', Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith added: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. Waterman was one of the most popular television actors of the 1970s in 80s. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. RIP.'. The journalist wrote in her amended tweet: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. He attracted headlines when he split up with Maynard in 1987 and married actress Rula Lenska, but the marriage fell apart after ten years amid claims of abuse. A naturalistic, nuanced actor. Price: . Actor/Comedian Dennis Leary is 6' 2" tall. He has also acted on television and in live theater. [5] He appeared in two small stage roles for the Royal Shakespeare Company's 1960 season. [18] He appeared alongside Richard Harris and John Huston in a Hollywood western, Man in the Wilderness (1971). Waterman co-presented The Hit Man and Her (1988-1992) with Michaela Strachan. Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw. In March 2012, he caused controversy with some comments on this issue: "It's not difficult for a woman to make a man hit her. His role in 2003 drama New Tricks marked his return to a long-running show for the first time in a decade and saw him star alongside acting stalwarts James Bolam and Alun Armstrong. He was 74. '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. [8] In 1961, at the age of 13, he played the part of Winthrop Paroo in the Adelphi Theatre production of The Music Man. He played golf on Christmas Day and he said he was fine. Shooting took place in the North East and in Turin in Italy. Waterman has also appeared in the Steps video "Tragedy". As a member of the Stock. ', Newsreader Kay Burley posted: 'A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. [2] His younger brother, Dennis Waterman, became an actor and singer. Amelia Wynne For Mailonline. Producer Jonathan Sothcott tweeted: 'Dennis Waterman was one of our biggest TV stars throughout the 70s and 80s, an everyman figure who felt like one of us. In addition, Waterman gained enough influence that he was caricatured on . He must have had them done on the cheap - either that or his dentist was having a laff. [1] Waterman was born in Stepney, East London, England, one of nine children of Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. He also starred in productions of Twelfth Night, Edward Bond's Saved at the Royal Court Theatre and Sergeant Musgrave's Dance. 'We just knew we had very good scripts, we had great directors, and we thought we weren't that shabby. The series launched his career on British television, Waterman pictured during filming for Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Waterman returned as judge for the second series of Pop Idol, but was constantly critical of the eventual winner, Michelle McManus, and was openly disappointed when she won. Prince Harry is dragged into row over British-Iranian's execution as regime says duke's 'killing of PICTURED: Four-year-old girl and her mother, 27, killed 'as they walked to nursery' after 'being hit Can you spot the ice cold killers? The family kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.". Salary in 2022. His extensive career also included numerous stints on the stage and he played Alfred Doolittle in a Royal National Theatre production of My Fair Lady, as well as starring in a tour production of Don't Dress For Dinner. 'We just knew we had very good scripts, we had great directors, and we thought we weren't that shabby. Dennis Waterman has played in over 25 films from 1960 to present Waterman appeared in the first few episodes of the final season, which would inevitably be his last, after speaking with the producers. Waterman was one of nine children born in Stepney, East London, England, to Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. Born in 1948 in Clapham, south-west London, as the youngest of nine children, he was surrounded by arts at a young age thanks to his older sister Joy, who ran her own amateur dramatics society and encouraged the rest of the Waterman children to join. At the age of 18, Waterman became professional and won the British welterweight title in 1956. Related sponsored items . How old would you be if you graduated high school in 1977? In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. Legendary TV actor Dennis died at the age of 74, his family announced on Sunday. He then set up his own company PWL (Pete Waterman Limited) in 1984, quickly signing producers Matt Aitken and Mike Stock, who produced the song "Whatever I Do" for Hazell Dean. [34] Scenes were shot in County Durham pit villages and in Ashington, Northumberland, where goalposts and a grandstand were erected in a public park with a colliery headframe in the background. 'Bring on summer! The news presenter, 61, made the embarrassing errorwhen she paid tribute to a 'Pete Waterman', not Dennis Waterman in a Twitter tribute. A naturalistic, nuanced actor. The final project of his acting career came in 2020 in the form of was Australian drama-comedy film Never Too Late. In October 2019, Waterman appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity. They stated: 'We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain. [1], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_Waterman&oldid=1086897785, This page was last edited on 9 May 2022, at 01:36. Waterman joined the Corona Theatre School in 1959 following a suggestion from another one of his sisters and soon got work in the industry. The Sweeney was everything great TV drama should be: gritty, honest, true. Neighbour's note to driver over bad parking goes viral - because of handwriting. Waterman played the role of Oliver Twist in the production of the Lionel Bart musical Oliver! [1], Waterman was born in Stepney, East London, England, one of nine children of Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. What does this mean emulate what you respect in your friends? Hornby Royal Scot Class 7P "The Pete Waterman Collection" Item information. A look at some of the most popular songs of the 1980s, an era when Wham!, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Kylie made their debuts. The family, which included siblings Ken, Peter, a welterweight boxing champion,[5] Stella, Norma, and Myrna, lived at 2 Elms Road, Clapham Common South Side. What a fantastic talent and lovely man. Waterman suffered brain surgery after being brought to the dressing room following a battle with British lightweight champion Dave Charnley in April 1958. After leaving Minder, Waterman returned to the stage for several years, starring in shows including Jeffrey Bernard in Unwell in Australia, Ireland and the UK, and My Fair Lady in the West End. The news presenter, 61, made the embarrassing error when she paid. Waterman also appeared in an advert by the National Blood Service in the UK, their sixth TV advert which also features Carol Smillie and Will Carling. Peter Waterman was an English welterweight boxer who won British and European titles from December 8, 1934, to January 16, 1986. [24] He has written several books and many magazine articles on the subject. EXCLUSIVE: Todd Chrisley hides his face with a pillow as he and wife Julie report to federal prisons A bang, a shudder and a dramatic 60 minutes: Passengers reveal how Qantas mayday emergency unfolded Winter's brutal grip is set to batter Britain into tomorrow: Met Office issues fresh yellow warning 'Who can afford to shop in Paperchase anyway? He followed with the television series Just William, and spent a year in the West End playing Winthrop Parroo in The Music Man. > Towleroad /a > Tributes have flooded in as news broke of [19] He was a member of the company of actors who featured in The Sextet (1972), a BBC 2 series which included the Dennis Potter drama Follow the Yellow Brick Road,[20] and Waterman later appeared in the same dramatist's Joe's Ark (Play for Today, 1974). [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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Such a loss to the industry. He was also part of the popular tour, Friends On Tour, which saw him take to the road alongside Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. He released three albums - Down Wind Of Angels, Waterman and So Good For You - in the 1970s and 1980s and performed around the UK on a tour, dubbed Friends On Tour, with Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. He is the owner of significant collections of both historic and commercial railway locomotives and rolling stock. Loved The Sweeney. Gordon Waterman Chaplin was born in 1945. The Met Office has warned snow will hit the UK at different times over the course of the coming days. A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. I loved him - my days will never be the same watching ITV4 Sweeney & Minder. Building a record collection through rare US imports,[4] his DJ work began to take him across the UK, entertaining bigger crowds with a blend of rhythm and blues and soul music tunes he had sourced. ', Actor Stuart Anthony said: 'Dennis Waterman has left us. In a tweet, he wrote: 'Myself and my Phoenix Nights cast mates used to sing the theme tune to Minder on tour and on the Karaoke! In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. Schlock, Aimless and Waterdown. Echoing the success of Sweeney, Minder was adapted into a film based on the TV series entitled Minder On The Orient Express, which was broadcast on Christmas Day in 1985. [21] Also in 1974, Waterman appeared in episode 4 of the second series of the comedy programme Man About the House entitled "Did You Ever Meet Rommel", in which he played a friend of Robin, a German student by the name of Franz Wasserman. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? Itv the is pete waterman related to dennis waterman Lewis Money show on Tuesday evening the subject. 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