Whately is from Brampton, near Carlisle, Cumberland. The family later moved to North Tynemouth when Kevin was 4 years old. His mother, Mary (née Pickering ), was a teacher and his father, Richard, was a Commande… See more

Before turning to professional acting, Whately began his working life as a folk singer, and still plays the guitar, performing for charity concerts. Along with other Auf Wiedersehen, Pet stars, he makes an appearanc… See more

Whately lives in Woburn Sands near Milton Keynes with his wife, actress Madelaine Newton, who starred in the 1970s BBC drama When the Boat Comes In. Madelaine starred as Morse's love interest in the Inspector … See more