Why did Lewis series end?

Laura Hobson, likewise reprising her role from Inspector Morse; and, from the seventh season, Angela Griffin as DS Lizzie Maddox. On 2 November 2015, ITV announced that the show would end after its ninth series, following the decision made by Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox to retire from their roles in the series.

Is the Inspector Lewis series over?

After eight seasons, the British detective series Inspector Lewis has come to an end. The Masterpiece Theater brought three final films to PBS in order to wrap up the detective's work at Oxford and as of the Aug. 21 series finale, it has reached its conclusion.

Is Lewis coming back?

Lewis Hamilton has issued a bullish statement of intent for his return to Formula One this year. Hamilton was speaking publicly for the first time since he was controversially denied the world championship in last season's finale in Abu Dhabi.

Are Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox friends?

Lewis stars Laurence Fox and Kevin Whately reunited last night. The pair may have had somewhat of a frosty relationship on-screen as DS James Hathaway and DI Robert Lewis. But away from the hit ITV series, it looks like the pair are really the best of pals.

Inspector Lewis - Behind the Scenes

Will there be a season 10 of Lewis?

Lewis, ITV's long-running Morse spin-off, is effectively cancelled after UK series nine. Kevin Whately was first cast as Robbie Lewis opposite the late John Thaw's Morse, on the forerunning British drama of the same name.

What is Kevin Whately doing now 2020?

Whately, who is happily now spending time with a new granddaughter, gardening, and working on charity activities for disabled children and Alzheimer's disease, said he would start "pestering" his agent again “from Christmas onwards” about new work. He said he would like to “pick and choose more.

Does Kevin Whately do voice overs for adverts?

Over the years Whately has also provided the voice over for a variety of productions, from audio books to adverts and charitable campaigns Whately's immediately recognizable accent has been used to promote a variety of products and causes.

Did Lewis and Hobson marry?

Relationship with DI Robbie Lewis

Hobson and Lewis first met in the Inspector Morse episode The Way Through the Woods. There was no romantic connection between them both here as Lewis was happily married with children. They did get on very well during this time.

Where is Inspector Morse's Jaguar now?

The burgundy Mark II Jaguar used on TV's Inspector Morse series has been sold for more than £100,000. The 1960 car, made famous by the late John Thaw as the crossword, opera and real ale-loving Oxford detective, was snapped up by a UK-based businessman.

Did Inspector Morse retire?

The novelist called a press conference to confirm that Morse, as long rumoured, does indeed expire in the latest and last novel which is in the shops today. He dies of complications from diabetes, exacerbated by too much alcohol.

Does Kevin Whately play cricket?

He is a fan of Newcastle United on the football field, but says that he prefers rugby league, and as a cricketer admitted to Inspector Morse writer Colin Dexter that he would like to have played cricket professionally for England.

Is Kevin Whately a Geordie?

featured a Times Territory village last night (Monday). Many will identify Kevin Whately as a Geordie TV actor, better known perhaps as Sgt Robert Lewis from the ITV murder mystery dramas Inspector Morse and Lewis. Those with longer memories will remember his role in comedy drama series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.

Did Kevin Whately play in Midsomer Murders?

Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997– ) - Kevin Whately as Jeremy Whittingdale - IMDb.

Did John Thaw and Kevin Whately get on?

'John Thaw and I were pals – I was used to his ferocious glares': Kevin Whately looks back on Inspector Morse's killer partnership.

Was Kevin Whately in new tricks?

"New Tricks" Congratulations (TV Episode 2006) - Kevin Whately as Andrew Simson - IMDb.

Is Kevin Whately still married?

Does Kevin Whately have a wife? Yes – he's married to actress Madelaine Newton, who you might remember from the 1970s BBC drama, When the Boat Comes In. The pair were actually both born in Hexham, Northumberland, just three weeks apart, but they never knew each other as kids.

Does Hathaway leave Lewis?

Inspector Lewis co-star Laurence Fox has also announced his intention to retire from his character, James Hathaway, making it unlikely there will be another spinoff titled Inspector Hathaway.

How many Inspector Lewis episodes are there?

Inspector Lewis = 33 Episodes, 27 with Sergeant Hathaway + the final 6 episodes with Inspector Hathaway (played by Laurence Fox)-- a) Inspector Morse, aired 1987-2000with Detective Sergeant Robert Lewis - Following Morse's death, Sergeant Lewis was promoted to Inspector.

What happened to Lewis's wife?

In Lewis. Lewis' wife was killed in a hit and run car accident five years before the series started. Lewis moved to British Virgin Islands three years after her death, only to return to Oxford as a DI two years later.