Inspector Morse
1987-2000 | Crime | UK | Created by Colin Dexter
Overview
Oxford, a Jaguar, real ale, crosswords, opera, and Colin Dexter cameos in nearly every film. John Thaw as Morse and Kevin Whately as Lewis across 33 two hour films. The city became a character and tourism followed. The 2000 finale drew 12 million as Morse died on screen. Spinoffs Lewis and Endeavour extended the brand. The theme music spells MORSE in morse code.
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