After splitting from Arnstein, Miss Burton moved out of her former marital home and into a house just a few miles away with the couple's two teenage daughters, Phoebe, 16, and Brid, 15. 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 dont have bridesmaids, theres no reception and no honeymoon. They lament spending eight months on location in deepest Derbyshire while their families are so far away Kevins in a Bedfordshire village, Amandas in Fulham, London, and Simons near Bath in Avon. He got involved in fraud, was living beyond his means and his marriage was on the rocks. She is overly possessive, she has a total focus on her son and enjoys her position of being the mother of a very famous magician. Kevin says that his Peak Practice role is exceptionally hard work. It would have been too difficult to film with small children around., The wedding may go smoothly, but will Jack and Beths marriage be suitable for young viewers to see? I was over-enthusiastic with a car door, Im afraid! In some ways Ive got the right temperament. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. This page has not been made in connection with anyone directly involved in the production of Peak Practice. Amanda Burton What's on TV Interview - May 1994 Their romance has been rockier than the picturesque Peak District countryside they work in, but this week Beth and Jack make it up the aisle 'Perhaps it's fate,' says actress Amanda Burton. There are things that youve got to do which have to be absolutely spot on, Amanda explains. Last night Mr Colover declined to comment on the relationship. Ill spend all day talking to people about cows and sheep. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Or is it the godlike power over life and death that even the humblest GP seems to possess?Whatever the reason, Kevin is having trouble accepting his new status as Peak Practices super hunk Dr. Jak Kerruish. Amanda gets home to London as often as she can but says, The children come up to Derbyshire on holidays and at weekends. "Even if he had not still had feelings for Sarah, Amanda was struggling to overcome her feelings about his infidelity. Amanda Burton was born and raised in Derry, Northern Ireland. But its exhausting and I dont know how I do it., Whenever possible, Amanda brings her daughters on location. I knew Id met a kindred spirit, even though were opposites, he recalls. He looks easily capable of raising a womans blood pressure while taking it. Amanda, 38, who amassed a huge following of male admirers as the sexy, intellectual accountant Heather Haversham in Brookside and as tough detective Margaret Daly in Boon, is equally ecstatic. She is of Irish ethnicity. 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. Its like being a priest, they face dreadful dilemmas every day. Leo has left his partner and daughter behind in Sheffield to take a promotion in London. I never think, Hey, Ive cracked this! says Amanda. 'We had been having terrible weather throughout the making of this series - it was wet, cold and miserable. He was how I would have liked to have been. I seriously considered the idea, but opted to be an actor in the end. There was another problem too. When people recognise me in the street I find it very hard to deal with. He admits Dr Jack could not be more different from Lewis. While filming, thermals and long johns are a definite must! From the moment Jack joined Beths village practice, the two charismatic, headstrong GPs engaged in the sort of verbal fireworks which could only end in acrimony or marriage such is the law of TV drama. In a recent interview, she revealed it had. But them. But even Lewis was a departure for me because, in the past, I tended to get cast as over the top Georgie lads. Amanda Burton has spoken about her upcoming exit from Waterloo Road, saying that she has "massively enjoyed" her time on the school drama. Beth volunteers to try to reach the trapped, frightened lad in a telescopic firemans cradle to give him the vital medicine he needs. The village doctor was a family friend who provided Kevin with inspiration as well as comfort. Amanda joins fellow cast members Emilia Fox (Nikki Alexander), David Caves (Jack Hodgson) and Genesis Lynea (Simone Tyler) for six brand new episodes which will mark the 25th Anniversary of the hugely popular prime time BBC One drama. He pauses, And yet do I have what it takes to deal with my own success? The couple were pictured for the first time enjoying morning coffee and breakfast at Mr Colover's local Italian cafe. Its sometimes easier to plod along behind somebody, keeping your head down, he jokes. Prince Harry boasts about finding 'freedom and happiness' and jokes about reincarnation in unseen TV Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! In fact, rumour has it that while filming the last series she was frozen to the point of hypothermia. 'But it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realise that the pair are emphatically loved up - they really are very happy.'. Allegations of infidelity have rocked the marriage once before. Beaming Princess of Wales watches a young boy backflip during St David's Day Mike Tindall's latest money-making scheme! It takes practice for women to lust after you. But thats easier said then done., What they all have had to get used to is being called sex symbols, which amuses and embarrasses them. Has the role brought Amanda lots of public recognition? Heather has been praised by critics of the genre for her personality and making accountancy "sexy". Its a huge treat for audiences and a reminder of the legacy of this great drama over its many brilliant series and promises an exciting future for series to come.. Amanda Burton says: I am so excited to be returning to Silent Witness and stepping back into Sam Ryans shoes - with a difference! 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. All images courtesy of Carlton, Central, ITV & UKTV. "But he couldn't overcome what his heart was telling him. But I have to make my life work and I do make it work because Im very organised. Its feisty and strong. the series is realistic. This account already exists. Bright and very ambitious, Harry is a trainee still studying hard for his exams and working closely under Sams supervision. 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. Beths single minded and that hasnt changed in the second series, which is great. But this series is just as dramatic., In one scene, Beth is called out to an epileptic boy who is stranded on a high ledge in a collapsed, disused factory building. Is it because apart from your lover, the doc the only chap who can ask you to disrobe? This page has not been made in connection with anyone directly involved in the production of Peak Practice. 'No more Silent Witness' Amanda Burton explains why she won't make permanent return Healthy Lifestyle 742 views 7 months ago Loose Women: Robson Green xLooseWomenx 34K views 11 years ago Meet. Their romance has been rockier than the picturesque Peak District countryside they work in, but this week Beth and Jack make it up the aisle, Perhaps its fate, says actress Amanda Burton. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The children are usually in bed long before Peak Practice is screened, says Amanda, but they see me act occasionally, and are just beginning to grasp that this is Mummys work. While filming, thermals and long johns are a definite must! Ah, laughs Amanda, I think there is a certain amount of brimstone still to come in that relationship. 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. They go, Oh mummys on set boring! The biggest draw for them is not Kevin or Simon its the camper., But, however they feel about the effects of location-filming on family life, both Amanda and Kevin met their real life partners through work. The reason is that Sven Arnstein was unable to get 29-year-old journalist Sarah Bush out of his head. He drives a classic car, and has an eye for the ladies. Kevin is amused to be playing a Romeo, but says I dont think Jacks aware of being a flirt he just likes women. 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. All images courtesy of Carlton, Central, ITV & UKTV. 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. Being hoisted fifty feet in the air in a fire basket was quiteuminteresting! Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. It would be hellish on a long-running series if you didnt have a good relationship with your co-stars., What they all have in common is a pastoral background and a love of the country. The second series averaged 14 million viewers, while the new 4 million, 15-part series, which starts on January 31st, is expected to touch 15 million. While celebrity photographer Arnstein, 50, has continued his relationship with 30-year-old journalist, Sarah Bush - the woman for whom he left Miss Burton - the actress has not, until now, been romantically linked with anyone. We can explore more stories and the relationships she has with Leo and Harry are great, it allows her to be a less isolated figure. But fans can be reassured that Professor Ryan is still very much the linchpin of the whole show. We had some pretty spectacular episodes in the first two series says Amanda Burton who stars as Doctor Beth Glover. Enter your password to log in. But in fact, they let us get away with murder and I think some of that chemistry came across on the screen., Although Kevin doesnt see himself as the star of Peak Practice, he does agree that hes more in the spotlight now than when he was playing Morses sidekick. Yet all I see in the mirror are baggy eyes., Maybe the reason behind the propulsion of Peak Practice into the ratings stratosphere is that its stars, while giving their all on the screen, dont take themselves seriously off it. 16K views 34K views Amanda Burton on GMTV 1996 PeakPracticeOnline 17K views 15 years ago Loose Women 27K views 5 years ago Amanda Burton jessica hp jayne 1.7K views 9 years ago Nigel. Furious motorist is fined 650 after council worker paints disabled bay around his parked car. Of her first marriage at the age of 20, all she says now is that it was a youthful mistake. Last year, when I was smacked in the face in a traumatic scene, the girls were with me, she says. Audiences can look forward to plenty of twists and turns as they discover what Sams been doing since leaving the Lyell.. Sailors son Kevin, raised in rural Northumberland, says: Some days when were filming in the Peaks, I feel nostalgic for my Northumberland roots. It was a very odd experience, watching yourself being taken off like that, its like, Oh my God, do I really do that? In the third series, hes a changed man, more honest, more dynamic, stronger, although he and Sarah are not back together as a couple but will they be? Youve got to hold all the instruments correctly, and above all youve got to look confident., At one point during filming, Amanda herself needed medical attention. 03/11/2008. It is not hard to see why Amanda fell for him. They were very funny scripts and, somehow, I had less responsibility in those days. Kevin has very happy memories of the series but admits, It could so easily have gone horribly wrong if wed had a very strict director and floor manager. I might not have had what it takes, to be a GP anyway. muses the man who has nine O-levels and three A-levels and qualified as an accountant before taking up acting. He has his own life and Sam has hers. I wanted a complete change from Lewis, but it was quite unnerving at first, he recalls between takes. 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. amanda burton the commander interview 11,319 views Sep 16, 2011 56 Dislike Share Save lottyanna 98 subscribers amanda burton commander interview no copyright intended thnankyou to. They have to keep everyone at arms length and cant afford to get emotionally involved. Im getting rather bashful in my old age! 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. Burton described her time on the show as "wonderful training" and stated that she "absolutely loved" the fame she achieved via the role. Speaking about the new season in an interview with the BBC, Fox said: "Because we had a slight change of format for series 25 and a great celebration with the return of Sam Ryan (Amanda Burton . Silent Witness is a BBC Studios production for BBC One. 'In just about every episode!' Amanda admits with a smile. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. She divides her time between Hastings and a. IMDB reports The Last Resort was Amanda Burton's first TV appearance in 1987. Listen, cuts in Amanda, I dont believe in accepting a job that takes me away from my family for large chunks of time and then spending eight months moaning about it. He was always a very cheerful guy, who still lives in the village, he says. This page has not been made in connection with anyone directly involved in the production of Peak Practice. I hadnt realised Id damaged myself until I wondered where all the blood was coming from!, How much does Amanda have in common with Beth? When Amanda Burton appeared as Sam Ryan in the first episode of BBC One's forensic drama Silent Witness in 1996, she couldn't have imagined that, over 16 years later, not only would the series still be going strong, she'd be returning to it as a guest star. Personally, I dont think either Beth or Jack should change a lot. But I can only take the positive view that fulfilled parents feed that energy back into their families. He can be quite brilliant but doesnt have time for the politics which goes with career success and, once in London, finds it hard to juggle his work and family commitments. Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Amanda first appeared in the lead role of pathologist Sam Ryan in 1996, starring in 54 episodes before leaving in 2004, when her character returned home to Northern Ireland to be with her family. Amanda Burton plays Carole Latimer. But theyll make a go of it. I dont get recognised too often, she says. 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. By the end of filming this present series of Peak Practice, Kevin will certainly be ready to enjoy his summer break. Amanda plays gangster's wife Cherie Le Saux in the new TV drama The Level These days, then, Amanda draws energy from working less and living more. Teachers launch crackdown on 'TikTok riots' rocking Britain's schools: Students are forced to queue outside Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Could Northern Ireland become the UK's Silicon Valley? 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. Its marvellous to work up in the Peaks. 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 Kevin Whately & Amanda Burton Woman Magazine Interview - March 1994 It takes practice for women to lust after you. Humans in crisis always make a good drama, responds Kevin Whately, who plays Jack, plus the fact that Joe Public really believes that doctors have a magic quality. Simon Shepherd, who plays their partner Dr Will Preston, muses: The beautiful rural settings, the doctor stories which everyone can relate to, and the family and serial elements, add up to something compulsive without making the programme a soap.. 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