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S6·E2 Happy Families

Episode
Season 6, Episode 2
Air Date
March 11, 1992
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
Adrian Shergold
Writer
Daniel Boyle
Score
7.7/10 (7 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 11, 1992 100 min ★ 7.7/10 · 7 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Business tycoon Sir John Balcombe is found murdered at his country house, Balcombe Castle, with no signs of a break-in. As a result, the dead man's wife and sons come under suspicion. Morse finds that the family is strangely untroubled, and several of his prime suspects have flawed characters and dark secrets - and then the Balcombe family suffers another killing. Meanwhile, Morse has to cope with journalists who try to turn his own personality into a story - and he also suffers from an unhelpful Chief Superintendant, covering for the station's usual boss, who puts pressure on him to crack the case in a hurry. In the end, though, Morse is vindicated and his various tormentors get their comeuppance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 6 Episode 2 of Inspector Morse air?

Season 6, Episode 2 ('Happy Families') originally aired on March 11, 1992.

How long is Season 6 Episode 2 ('Happy Families')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 100 minutes.

What happens in Inspector Morse Season 6 Episode 2?

Business tycoon Sir John Balcombe is found murdered at his country house, Balcombe Castle, with no signs of a break-in. As a result, the dead man's wife and sons come under suspicion. Morse finds that the family is strangely untroubled, and several of his prime suspects have flawed characters and da...

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