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James Evander Munro Yuill (born 13 February 1956) is a Scottish actor. He is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and later joined the Renaissance Theatre Company. He has appeared in many of Kenneth Branagh 's films, most recently as Edward Woolmer in the 2018 film All Is True.
- Jack Shepherd – Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe
- Jimmy Yuill – Detective Inspector Doug Kersey
- Helen Masters – Detective Inspector Lucy Lane
- Lynn Farleigh – Helen Wycliffe
- Aaron Harris – DS Dixon
- Adam Barker – DC Potter
- Michael Attwell – DCC Stevens
Leading man Jack Shepherd played the role of DS Charles Wycliffe throughout the show's run. Wycliffe took his job extremely seriously, but Charles was also a family man at heart. His character was married to local teacher, Helen, and the husband and wife had two teenage children. Jack was perhaps best known for his role as Wycliffe but has appeared...
DS Shepherd's right-hand man was DI Doug Kersey, played by Jimmy Yuil, who assisted on the mysterious murders in the coastal town. Jimmy was best-known for his TV work in Wycliffe but, similar to Jack Shepherd, went on to work in the world of theatre later on his career and starred alongside Kenneth Brannagh in the National Theatre Live production ...
DI Lucy Lane completed the trio of detectives that made up the main cast and was played by Helen Masters throughout the show's run. Helen also appeared in many theatre productions in her later career and has had parts in other TV shows such as Doctorsin 2011. Today, Helen lives in London with her two children. Helen as DI Lucy Lane
Lynn Farleigh starred as Charles' wife Helen who works as a teacher in the local town. Lynn had quite the career prior to joining the detective drama in the early nineties and even made a name for herself with the stage work, even performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company in New York. More recently, she appeared in EastEnders as Nora White betw...
Detective Sergeant Andy Dixon was another member of the investigation team and was played by Aaron Harris in the drama. Since the show, Aaron has appeared in other TV series' such as Call The Midwife, Holby City and Fair City. MORE: Where is ITV's The Bay filmed? Aaron Harris as DS Dixon
DC Potter was played by actor Adam Barker, whose father happens to be the late Ronnie Barker, so it is clear acting ran in the family. After Wycliffe, Adam went on to appear in Casualty, Monarch of the Glen and the film, Shakespeare in Love. Adam Barker in Wycliffe
Detective Chief Constable Stevens was played by Michael Attwell, perhaps best known for his role as Kenny Beale in EastEnders. Michael Attwell sadly died in 2006 He also appeared inDoctor Who, Only Fools and Horses and Pie in the Sky.He died in 2006 aged 63 from complications following surgery. Like this story?Sign up to our newsletterto get other ...
May 19, 1998 · Actor Jimmy Yuill, sacked in his sick-bed from the Sunday night hit ITV detective thriller Wycliffe, has been overwhelmed with messages of support from his many theatrical colleagues and...
- The Herald Staff
Actor: Much Ado About Nothing. Jimmy Yuill was born in 1959 in Golspie, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Frankenstein (1994) and Henry V (1989).
Charles Wycliffe, played by Jack Shepherd, is assisted by DI Doug Kersey (Jimmy Yuill) and DI Lucy Lane (Helen Masters). Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements.
Jul 3, 2024 · James Evander Munro Yuill (born 6 March 1956) is a Scottish actor. He is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and later joined the Renaissance Theatre Company. He has appeared in many of Kenneth Branagh's films, most recently as Corin in the 2006 film As You Like It. Yuill was also the music composer for A Midwinter's Tale and Swan Song.
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Mar 24, 2021 · He’s supported by two skilled detectives, Doug Kersey (Jimmy Yuill) and Lucy Lane (Helen Masters). Episodes during the first three seasons focus on a specific murder investigation, while the last two seasons delve further into the personal and professional lives of the three detectives.
