You have read the books and seen the series so why not take our inspector morse tour its free. The books that inspired inspector morse on british tv i first watched endeavor on pbs and then discovered the inspector morse series. He is prickly and sarcastic, a bachelor, an oxford graduate. High quality inspector morse gifts and merchandise. Colin dexter, british author who created the inspector morse. Inspector morse series 14 primary works 27 total works detective chief inspector morse is a senior criminal investigation department cid officer with the thames valley police in oxford england. Inspector morse prequel endeavour feature produced by helen james productions ltd for itv. William barrett, london, uk i believe that john thaw suffered from polio as a child, hence the limp. Below is a list of colin dexters inspector morse books in order of when they were originally published. I saw that the series was based on novels by colin dexter so i looked for copies.
John thaw cbe 3 january 1942 21 february 2002 was a british actor thaw was born in longsight, and grew up in gorton and burnage, all innercity areas of manchester. Watch all 3 inspector morse episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Inspector morse, lewis and endeavour official tour. He is best known for his starring roles in the sweeney, inspector morse and kavanagh qc.
Although the last five episodes were each broadcast a year apart two years before the final episode, when released on dvd, they were billed as series eight. Inspector morse the remorseful day rest in peace dvd 1987. Pictures from the serie inspector morse, based on the novels of colin dexter. Morse played by the late john thaw is not the ideal policeman, his superiors think. This 96 minute exclusive to video tribute features the very best morse clips and shows an array of. This is the first inspector morse novel, and is more carefully plotted than many subsequent books in the series. Inspector morse english subtitles download movie and tv. This is the 1st episode of the 1st season of inspector morse.
Based around the oxfordbased characters created by colin dexter some films are based on the novels. Highly acclaimed crime writer colin dexter, obe, talks at the crime fiction day at st johns college, university of oxford, on the theme of. The dead of jericho 1987 tv episode the clip show uses clips from this episode. The series comprises 33 twohour episodes 20 more episodes than there are novels produced between 1987 and 2000. Inspector morse is a crime drama based on colin dexters popular. He plays the essential inspector morse cd nearly every. Kevin whately gebore 6 februarie 1951 is n engelse akteur. Inspector morse is a detective drama based on colin dexters series of chief inspector morse novels. The series comprises 33 twohour episodes 100 minutes excluding commercials produced between 1987 and 2000. Listen to morse s greatest mystery and other stories audiobook by colin dexter. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
The inspector lewis series is about morse s protege, sargent lewis who becomes morse s replacement, gets promoted to inspector and now lewis nearing retirement, has a sargent hathaway to break in. Sitting in the kitchen on a rainy saturday afternoon he committed to paper a few. Inspector morse would have driven an iconic british car, and never an italian. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. John thaw limps on his left leg, inspector morse on his right. Clip show that represents a biography of sorts of the now late great inspector morse. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the quotes submission guide. This tv series is certainly one of the best, and the remorseful day simply caps it. Home series inspector morse official order season 0 episode 8 inspector morse rest in peace this 96 minute exclusive to video tribute features the very best morse clips and shows an array of guest statrs including elizabeth hurley, richard. Rest in peace dvd, 2000 inspecteur endeavour morse. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises theme from inspector morse lorchestra cinematique moods one. After being trained by morse, lewis becomes his right hand morse. John thaw stars as the grumpy but cultured detective inspector morse in four thoughtprovoking crime films. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
It begins with the full version of composer barrington pheloungs iconic inspector morse theme. Inspector morse ran for 33 episodes between 1987 and 2000 seven seasons and. He sets out with detective sergeant lewis kevin whately to solve each. Deciding to pursue his own theories regarding mrs harrisons death, morse soon finds.
Afleveringen overzicht van inspector morse serie mijnserie. He has played the gruff detective from 1987 to 2000. A short animated video made using a pencil drawing of john thaw, i drew back in 1991. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Apr 04, 2010 pictures from the serie inspector morse, based on the novels of colin dexter.
On television, he appears in the 33episode drama series inspector morse 1987 2000, in which john thaw played the character, as well as the 2012 prequel series endeavour, portrayed by shaun evans. The inspector morse link did not impress everybody though. This jaguar model car comes in a sturdy inspector morse presentation picture box for you to keep, and in the exclusive society version this is signed by colin dexter. The series oozed class from every pore, and will always be the greatest jewel in the magnificent career of the late john thaw. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. That said, as another reader pointed out, the book and the film have some differences, mainly in the ending and who actually was the murderer. Who is actually limping inspector morse, the character, or.
John thaw, kevin whately, colin dexter, james grout. This 96 minute exclusive to video tribute features the very best morse clips and shows an array of guest statrs including elizabeth hurley, richard briers, simon callow, sir john gielgud and many more. 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. John thaw cbe 3 january 1942 21 february 2002 was a british actor. Listen to morses greatest mystery and other stories by. Detective chief inspector endeavour morse gm is the eponymous fictional character in the series of detective novels by british author colin dexter. Timeline 1942 3rd january john edward thaw is born to john edward and dorothy dolly thaw in longsight.
John thaw simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The inspector morse novel series ran from 1975 to 1999, starting with last bus to woodstock and ending with the remorseful day. The character was played by john thaw in a successful tv series that ran from 1987 to 2000. Inspector morse uk itv series 1987 to 2000 with kevin whately at left as dec. Farewell double bill for the aledrinking oxford detective. Death is now my neighbour by colin dexter, one of the chief.
This inspector morse dvd collection is in very good condition. A stunning italian setting, lashings of opera and the genuinely touching. Shop inspector morse the remorseful day rest in peace dvd 1987. Inspector morse rest in peace 2000 morse 0x6 the last morse 0x9 backdrops no language 1. Inspector morse character inspector morse novel series inspector morse franchise there is definitely enough material to build a fictional character article for morse, considering that inspector lewis already has one, and morse is a popular character. Chief superintendent strange fills in the blanks in between the clips with his first hand testimony about the man. Pheloung, barrington the essential inspector morse. Although the last five episodes were each broadcast a year apart two years before the final episode, when released on dvd, they. Thaw is once again joined by kevin whately as his sergeant lewis, with guests stars including julia sawalha, simon callow, amanda burton and holly aird. Thaw was born in longsight, and grew up in gorton and burnage, all innercity areas of manchester. Inspector morse is a british detective drama television series based on a series of novels by colin dexter.
Inspector morse the remorseful day rest in peace dvd. A tremendous, fitting tribute to our inspector morse a real tear jerker, but in the best of taste and decorum. Lewis comes from newcastle, has a state education, is a family man, and doesnt drink normally because hes driving the complete opposite to morse. Stolen paintings, missing professors, an apparent suicide and a strangled playboy are the baffling cases that inspector morse and sergeant lewis face in this third series of adaptations from four of colin dexters celebrated detective novels. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the award winning inspector morse television series, this complete murder mystery collection contains all thirtythree episodes, plus 3 bonus programs, the making of morse, the story of morse and the 25th anniversary special, inspector morse s oxford. Nb this item was kept in a house where there was a smoker. Below is a list of colin dexters inspector morse books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. The picture was imported into swishmax4 and the ripple effect added. The inspector morse series focuses on morse as a seasoned inspector during the time leading up to his retirement. Published february 29th 2000 by crown first published 1999.
His death, assumed to be a suicide, arouses morses suspicions. It starred john thaw as chief inspector morse and kevin whately as sergeant lewis. John thaws daughter makes endeavour appearance inspector morse star john thaws daughter stands in solitary tribute at a funeral in the first shots of the new series. An ailing morse involves himself in a year old cold murder case of a nymphomaniac when persons of interest connected with it turn up dead. Presented by james grout, best known as chief superintendent strange, who gives his own characteristic views on morse. It starred john thaw as detective chief inspector morse and kevin whately as sergeant lewis. Morse had been a part of my life for 14 years, since before my eldest boy was born. John edward thaw, cbe 3 january 1942 21 february 2002 was an english actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles, his most popular being television series such as inspector morse, redcap, the sweeney, home to roost and kavanagh qc. After two beautiful women are stabbed to death a month apart by the same. We thank him for uploading all those great detective, crime and police videos. The inspector morse jaguar mark 2 would make an ideal gift for any inspector morse fan or any diecast collector of classic british cars.
Inspector morse rest in peace this 96 minute exclusive to video tribute features the very best morse clips and shows an array of guest statrs including elizabeth hurley, richard briers, simon callow, sir john gielgud and many more. John edward thaw, cbe 3 january 1942 21 february 2002 was an english actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles, including television series such as inspector morse, redcap, the sweeney, home to roost and kavanagh qc. The rest of the disc alternates between pheloungs original compositions and classical pieces by such masters as mozart, schubert and puccini. This is a list of episodes of the british television crime drama inspector morse, starring john thaw and kevin whately, for which eight series were broadcast between 1987 and 2000, totalling thirtythree episodes. Listen to morses greatest mystery and other stories audiobook by colin dexter. It is interesting how closely the series follows the books. Rest in peace video 2000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I found this book which contains the first three novels. It looks like we dont have any quotes for this title yet.
Inspector morse tour of oxford free lewis inspector morses. The final inspector morse mystery finds the cunning detective a. Morses eventual death in the final episode the remorseful day is caused. Inspector morse is a 100 minute crimedrama starring john thaw as chief inspector morse, james grout as chief superintendent strange and kevin whately as detective sergeant lewis. Chief inspector morse john thaw has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. The series premiered on tue jan 06, 1987 on itv1 and twilight of the. As you walk around this tour of oxford you can imagine where inspector morse parked his famous jaguar car and see many of the pubs and buildings where the tv series was set. In the remorseful day, chief inspector morse john thaw only has a few months left before retirement, and so is less than pleased when lewis kevin whately is placed in charge of the reopened yvonne harrison murder case. Until it finished in 2000, inspector morse captivated large audiences, intrigued by its complex plots, the towering performance of john thaw and its amazing roll call of quality guest actors. All 33 episodes of the popular crime drama starring john thaw as the eponymous sleuth. Kevin whately on morse, john thaw, and the end of the series. Colin dexter started writing what would become last bus to woodstock on a 1972 family holiday in north wales. From 1987 to 2000, the series was adapted into a television series by itv.
This dvd title is well subtitled all or nearly all extras have english subtitles. Listen to morses greatest mystery and other stories by colin. Inspector morse icon model jaguar baker street studios. Nov 20, 2000 home series inspector morse official order season 0 episode 8 inspector morse rest in peace this 96 minute exclusive to video tribute features the very best morse clips and shows an array of guest statrs including elizabeth hurley, richard briers, simon callow, sir john gielgud and many more.
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