[Geeny]

Anyone know if this is the end,will there be a new series set in Scotland

[Molly Hunt]

Originally Posted by Geeny

Anyone know if this is the end,will there be a new series set in Scotland

The ep shown on Monday was the last of the current series; one more series will be filmed, with Amanda, Alun, Dennis and Denis. After that both Amanda and Alun are leaving.
There is much speculation as to whether 'Scots UCOS' will be created - but that's all it is so far -speculation

[DariaM]

Originally Posted by Geeny

Anyone know if this is the end,will there be a new series set in Scotland

The episode broadcast on Monday was actually postponed from the previous week through the Media Frenzy over Jimmy Saville ... and the final episode presented within its place.

Given that Alun Armstring and Amanda Redman will be leaving the series, it is plausible that Star Wars Alumni Denis Lawson (he played Red in Star Wars 4) and Dennis Waterman will appear within any series if commissioned.

I will miss the actors from the series, particularly James Bolam.

[nathanbrazil]

Originally Posted by DariaM

I will miss the actors from the series, particularly James Bolam.

Indeed. The thought of Waterman shouting his way through another show fills me with gloom. I would much rather see a new series, perhaps about a semi-retired detective, featuring Bolam alone.

[ftv]

They actually start filming in a few days' time.

[shanders]

if they're losing Alun and Amanda on top of James already they should just call it a day.

[lundavra]

Originally Posted by shanders

if they're losing Alun and Amanda on top of James already they should just call it a day.

Why don't we just wait to see who they get to make up the numbers and how good the storylines are.

[chrisii2011]

Originally Posted by lundavra

Why don't we just wait to see who they get to make up the numbers and how good the storylines are.

For all me know it could become better

[lundavra]

Originally Posted by chrisii2011

For all me know it could become better

I am sure there will be "it's not as good as it used to be" messages written before the next series even starts.

[DFI]

Originally Posted by DariaM

The episode broadcast on Monday was actually postponed from the previous week through the Media Frenzy over Jimmy Saville ... and the final episode presented within its place.

Given that Alun Armstring and Amanda Redman will be leaving the series, it is plausible that Star Wars Alumni Denis Lawson (he played Red in Star Wars 4) and Dennis Waterman will appear within any series if commissioned.

Dennis Waterman hasn't been in Star Wars

[chrisii2011]

Originally Posted by lundavra

I am sure there will be "it's not as good as it used to be" messages written before the next series even starts.

This happened when john nettles left midsomer murders.Im one of a very few who does like the new barnaby

[striing]

Originally Posted by ftv

They actually start filming in a few days' time.

Who's they? And filming what?

[Steve9214]

In reality, the whole UCOS team would be likely to be seconded to the "Jimmy Savile" enquiry bearing in mind their backgrounds and expertise. (A made up celeb could be created for drama purposes)

A fitting end to this era would be Gerry and Steve being excluded from the enquiry as they had met him or been involved in some police charity do he had attended (pictures could be photoshopped). Gerry and Steve then get sent to Scotland to fill gaps of officers from Scottish UCOS seconded to Savile investigation.

Obviously this would not have been written, as no writer would ever come up with something as twisted or fantasical as the truth !!!

[dome]

For me New Tricks was great because of the superb cast, with them all but one gone, it will be a different show entirely and imo should be treated as such.

[zoepaulpenny]

Last night episode was CRAP and do not expect any better with the new wannabes

[chrisii2011]

Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

Last night episode was CRAP and do not expect any better with the new wannabes

To me it wasnt crap but it wasnt the best i have seen

[Flukie]

Originally Posted by striing

Who's they? And filming what?

Alun, Amanda, Dennis and Denis.

Start filming the next series of New Tricks.

Denis, in an interview a few weeks ago, said they start filming the new series in November.

[Flukie]

Originally Posted by chrisii2011

To me it wasnt crap but it wasnt the best i have seen

When you've had nearly 9 years and 75 episodes (the Glasgow one was 76) of a team of 4, it was always going to be strange to have just the two of them, whether you hated or liked the episode.

I didn't dislike it but I need to watch it again to really get used to just seeing Steve and Gerry in it.
Which I'll do when the DVD set comes next week.

[Flukie]

Originally Posted by chrisii2011

For all me know it could become better

No one could be better than Amanda and Alun, and the series was written with the four of them in mind - the creator wanted those 4 actors for the roles - but if they replace them with actors I like I'll watch.

If I don't like them I won't. Cos I have to like all 4 of them.
Simple, to me.

[striing]

Originally Posted by Flukie

Alun, Amanda, Dennis and Denis.

Start filming the next series of New Tricks.

Denis, in an interview a few weeks ago, said they start filming the new series in November.

Oh right yeah.

I thought you might have had inside info on a Scottish spin off.

[SULLA]

Will Brian be going to the big game at Milton Keynes tomorrow

[ftv]

Don't worry - Taggart survived for years without anyone called Taggart actually in it.

And wasn't there a whole season of Dallas which was a dream

[Zimbo78]

Originally Posted by SULLA

Will Brian be going to the big game at Milton Keynes tomorrow

Yes, in his protective suit!

Was it ever explained why Brian (a north-easterner) supports Wimbledon?

[bookishlaura]

It was reported recently that Nicholas Lyndhurst is joining New Tricks but in what capacity wasn't stated. He might be a replacement for Amanda Redman.
Source: http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-...-of-new-tricks

[Hot Butterfly]

Originally Posted by bookishlaura

It was reported recently that Nicholas Lyndhurst is joining New Tricks but in what capacity wasn't stated. He might be a replacement for Amanda Redman.
Source: http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-...-of-new-tricks

well that gives me hope. i can see him doing well in the prog. let's have another good name to fit the bill and i'll still be watching each week.