Father Brown star Tom Chambers and his wife brought together through near-death experiences
Father Brown star Tom Chambers and his wife brought together through near-death experiences
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Father Brown is back on BBC One today, January 10, with a medieval murder mystery set at a battle re-enactment. Mark Williams resumes his role as the titular character, while Tom Chambers steps in as one of the police chiefs. Tom, a 47-year-old English actor, is best known for his portrayal of Sam Strachan in Holby City and Casualty. He also played Max Tyler in Waterloo Road and clinched victory in the sixth season of Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional partner Camilla Dallerup.
Born and bred in Derbyshire, he developed a passion for acting and dance from a young age. He now resides in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The actor is happily married to Clare Harding, and they are proud parents to three children - William, Olive and Poppy. His decision to propose came after a terrifying incident in December 2000.
While travelling from London to Nairobi on a British Airways flight, a hijacker stormed the cockpit, leading to a struggle during which the auto-pilot was disengaged, causing the plane carrying nearly 400 passengers to plummet. Thankfully, the pilots regained control of the aircraft, ensuring all passengers landed safely. However, this near-death experience prompted Tom to reconnect with his teenage love, Clare, and propose.
Reflecting on the incident, he told the Mirror : "It was the most frightening experience of my life. This guy dived straight at the controls and sent it into a plunge. The oxygen masks came down and a trolley shot down the aisle. "Everyone was praying. I just thought this cannot be happening. I thought I was going to die without getting the chance to ever be with Clare or even say goodbye to her. All I could think was, 'I have to marry Clare'.
