Inspector Morse 1987
What is Inspector Morse?
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on a series of novels by Colin Dexter. The series stars John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 1987
- Last aired
- Jan 20, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on a series of novels by Colin Dexter. The series stars John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis. A large cast of notable actors and actresses also appear in the show. The series is a British detective drama television series and it comprises 33 two-hour episodes produced between 1987 and 2000. The show features Chief Inspector Morse and Detective Sergeant Robert Lewis solving intriguing cases in and around the Oxford area. John Thaw and Kevin Whately play the main characters in the series. The series is based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The episodes are approximately 100 minutes long, excluding adverts.
Should you watch it?
“A detective drama following Chief Inspector Morse as he investigates cases based on Colin Dexter's novels.”
- features John Thaw and Kevin Whately
- based on established novels
- features a large cast which may be complex
Watch it if you enjoy classic detective dramas based on literary source material.
The series focuses on police investigations and detective work.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Dead of Jericho Jan 6, 1987
- E2 The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn Jan 13, 1987
- E3 Service of All the Dead Jan 20, 1987
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Wolvercote Tongue Dec 25, 1987
- E2 Last Seen Wearing Mar 8, 1988
- E3 The Settling of the Sun Mar 15, 1988
- E4 Last Bus to Woodstock Mar 22, 1988
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Ghost in the Machine Jan 4, 1989
- E2 The Last Enemy Jan 11, 1989
- E3 Deceived by Flight Jan 18, 1989
- E4 The Secret of Bay 5B Jan 25, 1989
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Infernal Serpent Jan 3, 1990
- E2 The Sins of the Fathers Jan 10, 1990
- E3 Driven to Distraction Jan 17, 1990
- E4 Masonic Mysteries Jan 24, 1990
Season 5 · 5 episodes
- E1 Second Time Around Feb 20, 1991
- E2 Fat Chance Feb 27, 1991
- E3 Who Killed Harry Field? Mar 13, 1991
- E4 Greeks Bearing Gifts Mar 20, 1991
- E5 Promised Land Mar 27, 1991
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the series?
The series stars John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis.
What is the basis for the show?
The series is based on the Chief Inspector Morse novel series by Colin Dexter.
What is the role of the protagonist?
The protagonist is a Chief Inspector, which is a rank within the police force.
Is it a drama?
Yes, the show is classified as a detective drama.
Does the series feature other actors?
Yes, the series features a large cast of notable actors and actresses alongside the leads.