TV series
Wycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced by HTV and broadcast on the ITV Network, following a pilot episode on 7 August 1993, between 24 July 1994 and 5 July 1998. The series was filmed in Cornwall, with a production office in Truro. Music for the series was composed by Nigel Hess and was awarded the Royal Television Society award for the best television theme. Wycliffe is played by Jack Shepherd, assisted by DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane. Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements. In later seasons, the tone becomes more naturalistic and there is more emphasis on internal politics within the police.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Wycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced by HTV and broadcast on the ITV Network, following a pilot episode on 7 August 1993, between 24 July 1994 and 5 July 1998. The series was filmed in Cornwall, with a production office in Truro. Music for the series was composed by Nigel Hess and was awarded the Royal Television Society award for the best television theme. Wycliffe is played by Jack Shepherd, assisted by DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane. Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements. In later seasons, the tone becomes more naturalistic and there is more emphasis on internal politics within the police.
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Episode 1
In a police nursing home, Wycliffe ponders the future after the attempt on his life. Meanwhile, Kersey investigates a salmon poacher's suspicious death. Acting DCI Lane is tempted to move on and up.
Directed by Jack ShepherdWritten by Arthur McKenzieGuest stars Kathryn Allerston, Adie Allen, Jeff Nuttall, James Taylor, Quentin Jones, Sally Faulkner, Norman Gregory, John Joyce
Episode 2
A prostitute tells Kersey that a customer has killed one of her colleagues.
Directed by Alan WareingWritten by Peter J. HammondGuest stars Lynn Farleigh, Pauline Turner, John Vine, John Flanagan, Gerard Horan, Anthony Smee, Dean Harris, Kay Frosdick
Episode 3
The wife of one of Kersey's friend goes missing after an evening class and the tutor is found murdered.
Where to watch WycliffeEpisode 4
A climber dies after a cliff fall and a witness claims that his climbing partner is responsible.
Directed by Alan WareingWritten by Isabelle GreyGuest stars Lynn Farleigh, Paul Venables, Chris Jury, Kate Byers, Cristian Solimeno, Matthew Mitchell, Bernard Gallagher, Toby Davies
Episode 5
A Policeman is murdered and orders Wycliffe to avoid any scandal made difficult by the Officers wife was having an affair with another Officer.
Directed by Alan WareingWritten by John MilneGuest stars Lynn Farleigh, Shelagh McLeod, Michael Nardone, Clive Francis, Raymond Brody, Peter Harding, Sammy Johnson, Andrew Bicknell
Episode 6
Wycliffe is accused of taking bribes and is suspended.
Directed by Alan WareingWritten by Kevin ClarkeGuest stars Lynn Farleigh, Marian McLoughlin, Cristian Solimeno, John Castle, Ann Beach, Jan Graveson, Lou Wakefield, Brian Croucher
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jack ShepherdDetective Superintendent Wycliffe
Jimmy YuillDI Doug Kersey
Helen MastersDI Lucy Lane
Aaron HarrisDS Dixon
Lynn FarleighHelen Wycliffe
Mike GradyMichael Morva
ITV1United Kingdom
HTVUnited Kingdom
