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Closer and yet further away from an answer. And yes first one is definitely wrong.
drvon2.bsky.social David Frew @drvon2.bsky.social · Jun 19
I asked some AI tools for you...

Google - answer is factually WRONG
ChatGPT - doesn't know
Perplexity - has a guess (plausible, no help to Richard)
Google AI: q: why is Amanda Redman not in the last frame of the opening titles of series 7 of New Tricks? AI Overview: Amanda Redman is not in the last frame of the opening titles of series 7 of New Tricks because she had already left the show. She had previously announced that she would be leaving after filming one more series (series 6). She felt the show was becoming stale and wanted to pursue other opportunities according to IMDb. Her character, Sandra Pullman, was written out, and Tamzin Outhwaite joined the cast as a new female lead. ChatGPT ...thought for 7 seconds: I wasn’t able to find any official statement explaining why Amanda Redman isn’t shown in the last frame of the Series 7 opening titles of New Tricks. It appears to be an editorial decision rather than something tied to plot, cast changes, or her involvement in the show at that time—she remained fully present throughout that series (her departure didn’t occur until Series 10) A few possible reasons for her omission: Design or focusing choice: The sequence may have been visually emphasizing certain characters or scenes, and her shot might not have fit the timing or aesthetic flow of the final moment. Frame sequencing: The last frame sometimes highlights the most recent actor entrance or a dramatic character reveal—possibly featuring male cast or ensemble moments. Amanda’s closer might be positioned earlier in the sequence. Unintentional oversight: Even big shows occasionally have small editing hiccups during title sequence transitions. In short: there’s no narrative or production reason (like her leaving the show) that would explain it. She was still a full-time cast member, but the editors simply didn’t feature her in that final frame. Unless someone from the New Tricks production team addresses it directly, we’re left assuming it was an aesthetic or editorial choice in that series’ title design. If you want, I could dig into fan forums or look for interviews where editors discuss the title design—but so far, no clear explanation has surfaced. Perplexity AI Amanda Redman, who played Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman in New Tricks, is not in the last frame of the opening titles of series 7 because of a deliberate production choice made for that series. In series 7, the final shot of the opening titles features only the three male leads—Dennis Waterman (Gerry Standing), Alun Armstrong (Brian Lane), and James Bolam (Jack Halford)—walking together, with Amanda Redman's character absent from that particular frame. This was not due to Amanda Redman leaving the show at that time; she continued to appear as a main character until series 10. The change in the opening titles was a stylistic decision by the show's producers, possibly to evoke the dynamic of the original trio or to refresh the visual identity of the series for that season. There is no evidence from available sources that it was due to any off-screen issues or impending departure, as Redman herself confirmed her decision to leave the show only after series 10, citing a desire to pursue new projects and to avoid the show becoming stale for her. In summary, Amanda Redman’s absence from the last frame of the series 7 opening titles was simply a creative choice and not related to her role or status on the show at that time
June 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM