Kevin Whately, the actor famous for his roles in Inspector Morse and Lewis, has been cast in a new Channel 5 drama. He will play Silent Dave in Forever Home, a six-part series adapted from Graham Norton's novel.
Plot and Cast
The story follows a second wife who uncovers disturbing truths about her home and family. A teaser revealed: "When Carol discovers a long-dead body hidden in the basement of her home, the horrific realisation is undeniable – she's living with a killer." The narrative explores the lie about her husband's first wife running away and the sudden clarity of his refusal to sell the house, hinting at dark family secrets.
Joining Whately are Amy Nuttall, Douglas Henshall, Lewis Cope, Jenny Walser, Shane Zaza, and Denise Welch, who plays Carol's mother Moira Crottie.
Production and Background
Filmed in Northumberland, the series is co-produced by FilmNation Entertainment and The Mediapro Studio, with support from the North East Production Fund and North East Screen. Graham Norton described his book as "a funny, twisted, 'dark-romp' full of farcical scenes," inspired by the complexities of later-life relationships and packing up a home.
Paul Testar, commissioning editor at Channel 5, expressed delight in partnering to bring Norton's compelling novel to UK screens with an outstanding cast.
Whately's career includes his first major role as Neville Hope in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983-2004), then Detective Sergeant Robert Lewis in Inspector Morse (1987-2000) and its spin-off Lewis (2006-2015). He has also appeared in Peak Practice, Vera, and Midsomer Murders.
Forever Home is coming soon to Channel 5.
