Alun Armstrong is quitting 'New Tricks'. The veteran actor - who has played the role of Brian Lane in the BBC crime series since its inception in 2003 - has decided to leave the show after the current run, but it is not believed to be related to his co-star Amanda Redman's recent comments that it had become ''dull''. Alun told The Sun newspaper: ''I have enjoyed every minute and will miss it and everyone involved greatly. It has been one big happy family, for everyone who has been part of the team, right from the very first pilot series. ''Although...
- 8/23/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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Denis Lawson has joined the cast of BBC One crime drama New Tricks. The hit series follows Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) and her team of retired ex-cops as they solve the Met's unsolved crimes. Lawson will replace James Bolam, who announced his departure from the show in September. His character Steve McAllister is described as "a bundle of energetic optimism" and "the antithesis" of Alun Armstrong's Brian Lane. "I'm delighted to be joining Amanda, Alun and Dennis [Waterman] on New Tricks," said Lawson. "I've long admired the show and love its ability to be warm, humorous and gritty simultaneously. I'm really looking forward to being part of it." Executive (more)...
- 1/11/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
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