Name: Inspector Morse
Released: 1989-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout

TV Show · Drama · Crime

John Thaw stars as the grumpy and cultured detective Inspector Morse in this hugely popular and multi award winning series of murder mysteries, based on the books by Colin Dexter. Morse and his down to earth sidekick Lewis (Kevin Whately) investigate murders in and around the beautiful university city of Oxford. The critically acclaimed series also boasts a strong line up of guest stars, including Sir John Gielgud, Simon Callow, Sean Bean and Richard Wilson.

1989 · 1h 44m

Starring John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout

Director Danny Boyle, Antonia Bird

EPISODE 1

The Dead of Jericho

Morse has hopes of a blossoming romance with piano teacher Anne, but is shattered when she is found murdered. Featuring Patrick Troughton (Doctor Who) and Gemma Jones (Sense and Sensibility).

1h 33m
EPISODE 2

The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn

Morse and Lewis solve the murder of a deaf examination syndicate official who stumbles upon a scheme to sell examination questions. With Michael Gough and Barbara Flynn.

1h 33m
EPISODE 3

Service of All the Dead

Morse investigates five ruthless, gruesome killings in and around a quiet country church with the help of the church cleaner, to whom he becomes attracted. With Michael Hordern.

1h 33m
EPISODE 1

The Wolvercote Tongue

A wealthy American tourist dies of a heart attack in the Randolph Hotel. Shortly after, the curator of a museum is found dead in the canal and a group of elderly American tourists and their Oxford tour guide become the prime suspects. Featuring Simon Callow (Four Weddings And A Funeral) and Kenneth Cranham (Shine On Harvey Moon).

1h 39m
EPISODE 2

Last Seen Wearing

The daughter of a wealthy business man has gone missing and Morse confidently concludes the woman is dead. His inquiries take him to a boarding school for girls, where he encounters a likely suspect - the headmaster.

1h 41m
EPISODE 3

The Settling of the Sun

The tranquil cloisters of an ancient Oxford college become the scene of a gruesome revenge killing, and Morse begins to realise that he has been set up as an alibi for the people responsible for the student's death.

1h 42m