Where are Robson and Jerome now? From a drugs battle to a religious sect - a look back at the varying fates of the TV stars almost 30 years after they catapulted to worldwide fame
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Where are Robson and Jerome now? From a drugs battle to a religious sect - a look back at the varying fates of the TV stars almost 30 years after they catapulted to worldwide fame

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Almost 30 years ago, Robson and Jerome found themselves to be unlikely superstars thanks to their huge number one hit Unchained Melody. Up until that point, the duo - Robson Green and Jerome Flynn- had garnered relative popularity as they starred as Dave Tucker and Paddy Garvey in hit ITV show Solider Soldier about the daily lives of a group of soldiers in a fictional British Army infantry regiment after the Cold War These days, while not the megastars they once were, Robson and Jerome are still going strong with their acting careers- albeit separately - with the duo even bagging a brief mention during the Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale on Wednesday Robson Green These days, Robson, 60, currently stars in ITV drama Grantchester playing Detective Inspector Geordie Keating, a role he's played since the show's inauguration back in 2014. These days, Robson, 60, currently stars in ITV drama Grantchester playing Detective Inspector Geordie Keating, a role he's played since the show's inauguration back in 2014 Despite making his TV debut in Casualty back in 1989, it was his role as Fusilier Dave Tucker in Soldier Soldier that propelled Robson to fame And although enjoying the 'recognition and parties' that came with his stardom, Robson admitted he wasn't happy and was 'losing touch with what mattered in life'. However, it was this role that sent him on a downward spiral, with Robson previously opening up about his battle with drink and drugs after becoming a household name at age 26 In addition to Soldier Soldier, Robson has had a varied TV career, featuring in several projects including Touching Evil, Wire in the Blood, Little Devil, Reckless, City Lights, and Northern Lights Robson has gone on to front shows including Extreme Fishing with Robson Green, Robson Green's Weekend Escapes and Robson Green's Ultimate Catch, in which he heads around the world to catch an array of the most exciting species of fish Meanwhile, back in 2017, Robson reunited with his old pal Jerome for an episode of his documentary series Tales From The Coast, in which he explores Britain's coasts, fishing villages and seaside towns. While Soldier Soldier wasn't Jerome's first acting job, it certainly made him a household name - with his fame further catapulting thanks to his subsequent singing success alongside Robson One of his most recent roles has been latest role is as Banner Creighton in the Paramount+ western series 1923, which he's appeared in since 2022 While he also makes an appearance in TV series The Change as Pig Man He was introduced to the works of the American spiritual guru Andrew Cohen and Enlightenment movement by actor pal Linus Roache - the son of Coronation Street actor William Roache - with Jerome's life changing almost overnight.

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