Dementia is often regarded as an embarrassing condition that should be hushed up and not spoken about. But I feel passionately that more needs to be done to raise awareness, which is why I became an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society. Kevin Whately alzheimerambassadorawareness share on social
You can't converse with Alzheimer's sufferers in the way you do with others; the dialogue tends to go round in circles. Kevin Whately alzheimercircleconverse Change image and share on social
I've been going to Bamburgh for holidays since I was a child. Kevin Whately bamburghchildhave Change image and share on social
While I'm driving north, I'm already thinking about kippers - it's worth the journey just to have kippers for breakfast on Saturday. Kevin Whately breakfastdrivejourney Change image and share on social
Mum had regular mental tests with her specialist, but because of her academic background, she became brilliant at manipulating them. Kevin Whately academicbackgroundbrilliant Change image and share on social
McQueen is an astonishing film maker. He uses really unusual shots and builds incredible dramatic tension. Kevin Whately astonishbuilddramatic Change image and share on social
People think I'm thick because of the characters I play. I think I'm brighter than the characters. Well, I hope I am. Kevin Whately brightcharacterhope Change image and share on social
You just suddenly think that there's something quite childish about acting. Basically, it's pretending, isn't it? It's good fun and I enjoy it, but it's a funny way of making a living, particularly when you make a very good wage, as I've been fortunate enough to do. Kevin Whately actbasicallychildish share on social
I initially thought 'Lewis' was a terrible idea. The character had very much been Morse's work donkey and sounding board. But I was persuaded to do it, thinking if it was a flop, at least ITV would stop asking me. But the pilot took off, so we got back on this moving train, and we've never looked back. Kevin Whately backboardcharacter share on social