![]() For professionals it is an ugly, mundane business and they have to do their best to make sure justice is done. Peter’s done so much research for his books. There are always some on set to make sure we don’t do anything too ridiculous that would ruin an enquiry. I went to Tampa to meet him and tried to assure him that even though I’m 5in too tall with the wrong colour eyes, I was trying to get as close as possible to the spirit of the character.ĭid you get advice from any police detectives? He’s from Yorkshire, lives in Canada but spends winters in Florida. I was aware there was a big fanbase for the Peter Robinson novels so I was keen to meet him. How did you prepare for the DCI Banks role? It just reminds you when your number’s up there’s nothing you can do about it, so enjoy it while you can. It was like losing a human cast member – he was such a part of the show. I’d just introduced him to some friends who had come to visit and two hours later I got a call saying he was dead. He was struck by lightning.ĭid his sudden demise remind you of your own mortality? He used to come up and put his head by the first-floor window to have his ears and horns scratched. I spent hours with him – usually every morning outside my dressing room. Seven years is a very good run and they’ve given us a special to say goodbye to our audience. With the pessimistic actor’s head you have on to survive, I thought every series would be our last. Were you shocked when ITV said it didn’t want series eight? I made a lot of friends there so it was hard to say goodbye to them. When it comes to next July, it’ll feel very different because that’s the time I usually go out there. We filmed a special that will be screened at Christmas. I only got back from Africa three weeks ago. Wild At Heart has finished after seven years.
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