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Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.
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Episode 1
When a man is found dead at the Bodleian Library, Lewis investigates a link between the death and an intruder on a local professor's property.
Directed by Dan ReedWritten by Alan PlaterGuest stars Neil Pearson, Tom Riley, Jack Gordon, Haydn Gwynne, Emily Beecham, Caroline O'Neill, Darren Clarke, Sam Alexander
Episode 2
Lewis and Hathaway investigate a link between the murder of a professor of German history and the recent winner of a local underground boxing bout.
Directed by Bill AndersonWritten by Dusty HughesGuest stars Bradley James, Joanna Christie, John Salthouse, Cheryl Campbell, Tom Goodman-Hill, Andrew Knott, Niall Buggy, Ben Batt
Episode 3
When an old friend of Hathaway's commits suicide, Lewis investigates a link between his death and a religious group whose members are being targeted by a killer.
Directed by Richard SpenceWritten by Tom MacRaeGuest stars Michael Pennington, Rachael Stirling, Oliver Milburn, Ian McNeice, David Ryall, Philip Battley, Matthew Marsh, Chiké Okonkwo
Episode 4
A rape case appears to be solved when the chief suspect is murdered. But nothing is what it seems - and soon the upper echelons of Oxford society close ranks.
Directed by Stuart OrmeWritten by Paul RutmanGuest stars Daniela Nardini, Wendy Nottingham, Laura Rees, Richard McCabe, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Jason Watkins, Sean McGinley, Laura O'Toole
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kevin WhatelyDetective Inspector Robert 'Robbie' Lewis
Laurence FoxDetective Sergeant James Hathaway
Clare HolmanDr. Laura Hobson
Rebecca FrontChief Superintendent Jean Innocent
Alex MacqueenDr. Julius Fisher
David HaymanRichie Maguire
Maureen BeattieProfessor Denise Gregson
Ophelia LovibondJessica Rattenbury
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