Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.
Season 3 episodes
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Morse investigates the reported theft of erotic paintings belonging to Sir Julius Hanbury, a local baronet who is one of those standing for election as the new Master of Courtney College, Oxford. As well as the pictures, Sir Julius himself has also disappeared. Morse finds Sir Julius's dead body, and at first it looks like murder, but the new police pathologist, Dr Grayling Russell, believes he killed himself. Then there is another death which is undoubtedly a murder - but how is it connected with the late Sir Julius Hanbury?
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Directed by Herbert WiseWritten by Julian MitchellGuest stars Seeta Indrani, Claire Skinner, Patricia Hodge, Patsy Byrne, Clifford Rose, John Elmes, Michael Bertenshaw, John Cater
A body is found in the canal and the only clue to its identity points to a connection with one of the university's colleges. It happens that intense rivalry for one of the most prestigious posts in the university has led to murder. But which one of the highly respected contenders is the calculating killer?
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Directed by James ScottWritten by Peter BuckmanGuest stars Tenniel Evans, Gertan Klauber, Beatie Edney, Michael Aldridge, Laura Sadler, Bert Parnaby, Sian Thomas, Jill Johnson
Morse investigates when the annual match of the Claret's old boys' cricket eleven is brought to an abrupt end by the sudden death of a team member - and it seems that cricket was the last thing on their minds.
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Directed by Anthony SimmonsWritten by Anthony MinghellaGuest stars Daniel Massey, Nicky Henson, Stephen Moore, Peter Amory, Bryan Pringle, Norman Rodway, Charles Collingwood, Nathaniel Parker
Playboy architect Michael Gifford is found strangled in his car, and the only clues are a car-park ticket and his diary. Morse and Lewis uncover a love triangle involving the murdered man, and the list of suspects grows. Meanwhile, Morse considers asking Grayling Russell for a date.
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Directed by Jim GoddardWritten by Alma CullenGuest stars George Irving, Ivor Roberts, Marion Bailey, Andrew Wilde, Mel Martin
