Which ex-policeman, played by Denis Lawson is the new character in the TV series 'New Tricks'?
Denis Lawson Denis Lawson Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of "Bleak House", as Gordon Urquhart in the film "Local Hero", as DI Steve McAndrew in BBC One's "New Tricks", and as Wedge Antilles in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. He is the uncle of actor Ewan McGregor. Lawson was born in Crieff, Perthshire, the son of Phyllis Neno (née Stamper), a merchant, and Laurence Lawson, a watchmaker. Lawson was educated at Crieff Primary School (then called Crieff Public School). After the
New Tricks be leaving the series in the early episodes. In February 2015 it was announced that the 12th series would be the last. It was shot at West London Film Studios. The series is broadcast in at least 25 countries, and is also available on DVD and via online streaming. "New Tricks" was produced by Wall to Wall Television for the BBC between 2003 and 2014, and Headstrong Pictures thereafter. In 2011, James Bolam left the show to be replaced by Denis Lawson. In 2012, both Alun Armstrong and Amanda Redman departed to be replaced by Nicholas Lyndhurst and Tamzin Outhwaite,