Looking forward to your reviews. In that episode Morse, some other detectives and the forensic team are discussing what the collective noun would be for a group of pathologists. It is always good to know another lover of the Morse universe. She persuades Morse to permit this year's tour to continue. The characters grow and develop across the 13 novels to become fully fledged and defined. Shes intelligent and cheeky. Donn then turns up dead in his college lodging. Melancholy, Lewis, its a melancholy of swans. To describe a group like a congress of crows, or Investigating the killing of a retired detective in "Second Time Around", Morse is haunted by an early case of his in which a young girl had been murdered and an obvious suspect could have very well been innocent. Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist: [Referring to the corpse] Shall I show you? Judy Loe is a very attractive women and as I write in the above comment, Morse should have been allowed to retire to Australia with Adele rather than being killed off. Much welcome! Hi Karla, My answer to question two would be Judy Loe. Thaw was an alcoholic until 1994, and he often smoked up to three packs a day. John Thaw as Morse. They seem to be from different planets, but yet they manage to interact in such a way that they always ends up sorting the beans. Grayling I didnt mind the character, however, i read somewhere (and not sure if this is true) that the producers deliberately wrote/devised her character as a romantic interest for Morse and that is why they wrote Debryn out !!! [10] In November 2005, it was sold again for more than 100,000. The star from Liverpool said the death of Morses mother when he was young also affected his relationship with women in general. [INSIGHT]Endeavour spoilers: Will Fred Thursday die in new series? Morse is a character whose talents and intelligence are being wasted in positions that fail to match his abilities. Inspector Morse is a British detective drama television series based on a series of novels by Colin Dexter. Endeavour fans want to know if the detective ever marries. . Between 1995 and 1996 the commissioning company was Carlton Television, and towards the end of the series it was a joint venture by Carlton and WGBH. I want to make sure that everybody feels, within reason, that weve finished it in a satisfying way that has done justice to all the time weve spent doing it., Endeavour season 9 will air later this year. Im afraid I would guess the latter. But Lewis discovers that Steppings' accusations of medical incompetence against the Brewsters were correct - Mrs Brewster's developing illness made her take time off to rest or visit hospital and both the Doctors Brewster let the not fully qualified Hazlitt act as anaesthetist. Youre right I must put up a post with my favourite episodes. Evans said: Were very close to [the end]. An inmate, Charlie Bennett, incarcerated for murdering his wife, is suspected of being the perpetrator. Theres even some romance for Morse, who becomes involved with a French photojournalist, Claudine, in episode three. He also uncovers a set of anonymous threatening letters, using words clipped from newspapers and magazines, which have been sent to the victim. Its been decades since I saw it, but I assume there were some scenes at the university. I am old enough to have most on VHS video and the specials on DVD. This developed to a dinner. The series was made by Zenith Productions for Central Independent Television, and first shown in the UK on the ITV network of regional broadcasters. On that note I realised to late that I had omitted Jane Booker who played Phillipa Foster in the episode, Deceived by Flight. It starred John Thaw as Detective Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis. Quality, through and through. Season 1. Among Owens' papers, Morse finds a slip of paper in a file with an article he had written about the retirement of Bream. She would be ideal, but how often does that work out? Answer will be related to how domestic she is and if I think shell keep the house tidy and wont mind Im very heterosexual. One thread that does run through both Endeavour and Morse is his quest for love and a lasting relationship that never happens. Lewis notices the brake line is cut and the driver of the car has a note on him in response to a blackmail threat. I saw when he came out of hospital and still needed care (especially emotional) and I felt she was downright cold and a bit cruel. In Endeavour Kitty wouldve a husband supporting her continued career and who would see her as much more than just the empty head and Colgate-smile she talks about. Morse becomes convinced that Johnson overlooked key evidence, and that Karen Anderson's body has been buried in, Dr Felix McClure, a retired university don, is found stabbed to death in his apartment. In any event, I must choose, so its Amanda Hillwood and Zoe Wanamaker for me. Because my decision will have a knock-on effect for everyone. 3. Watched an awful lot of Morse latelyI reckon Zoe Wannamaker is the one for him!..make a nice friend too, I dont drink Ale, dont think many women do.!! Even though they are highly different, they work so well together. A year later an anonymous letter sent to the police suggests Harry Repp, who is to be released from prison, may be the perpetrator. Morse and Lewis begin a manhunt in an attempt to track him down. Morse begins to like Steppings on learning from observation and staff that Steppings devotedly visits her daily, while Steppings is moved when Morse brings her flowers. Local artist, restorer and bon viveur Harry Field is murdered but who would want to kill a mediocrity? One of the team members, Vince Cranston, resents this as he is not a gentleman. They are a perfect match, which makes the series move along so perfectly as it does. More info. Other than some alterations to some of the characters, not to mention the names, it is fairly true to the style of the book. Barrie then demands to meet with Dr Martin on. These include Ted Brooks, his former. Again thank you your kind comments. Poor Morse saw his chances of keeping Grayling to himself for that evening suddenly crash spectacularly. Hi Angela. But as the obvious leads fade into twilight and darkness, Morse becomes more and more convinced that passion holds the key . However, there has been no confirmation when this might be - the only thing fans know is it will be a joint decision between the cast and the crew. Why did Adele never return from Australia? With John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Amanda Hillwood, Barry Foster. It was also used in the Lenny Henry comedy series "Chef", where it doubled as his character's "Chateau" restaurant. She knew he had no-one else. Service of All the Dead. Kamala opts out of kneeling with Biden for Warriors photo op. "[17] Filming for the ninth series began on 22 May 2022. Morse, who has been newly promoted to sergeant, investigates the case, which later involves a series of grisly murders. At the same time, Morse senses there's more than a prank behind the mysterious packages being sent to Master Matthew Copley-Barnes. They hinted at that very thing in the Endeavour series. Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. [4] Repeats are also shown on television channels in other European countries and in Australia. Endeavour: With Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, Sean Rigby. Writer Anthony Minghella scripted three, including the first, "The Dead of Jericho"', which aired on 6 January 1987 featuring Gemma Jones, Patrick Troughton, and James Laurenson. Doubtful. Morse and Lewis discover that Grimshaw was investigating Andrew Baydon, a prospective major benefactor of the college. Season seven saw Morse taking a rare holiday in Venice and having a fling with a woman, only for her and husband to turn up in Oxford not long after he returned home. I thought Grayling was a bit too young for elder Morse and I have always felt Adele was the perfect match for him. During the cricket match, Peter Foster is found murdered in the changing rooms, stabbed in the chest with a pair of scissors. Well Done as ever on your Blogs.! I love the scene when Morse is out for a drink with her in a beer garden and the Hooray Henry with the sweater around his neck (probably meant to be a friend of hers from Med school) turns up. The Farnleigh governor, Hillary Stevens, is also questioned. Q&A My Films of Oxford. The series also included opera and other classical genres as part of its soundtrack, most notably pieces by Richard Wagner and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose Magic Flute is a significant plot device in one episode. READ MORE:Endeavour Raga guest cast: Who is in the cast of Endeavour Raga? Am I alone in this, or are there homoerotic bits in some of Endeavours male encounters? By Friday evening Inspector Morse had informed the nation that the police were looking for a dangerous man - facing charges of wilful murder, sexual assault and rape. The only real problem I can see with the Joan and Endeavour pairing is that I imagine it would be downright impossible for Fred NOT to interfere, lol. I would have loved it if she and Morse had got together, but better for her she didnt. The episode benefits from gorgeous Oxford scenery, and a well-written script. The cleric you mention, might that be Hilary Dobson in the episode Fat Chance? I agree with your conclusion Bo. I have always had a fondness for older men. In the 1995 documentary "The Mystery of Morse: The Making of Morse", the composer stated that the theme sometimes spells the name of the murderer, a cryptic version of the name, or, as a red herring, an innocent character. Strange interacts with the young Morse in a number of ways which point to the origins of later aspects of their relationship in the Inspector Morse series. As a strong, independent woman, Kitty is by far one of the most interesting women in the series. Morse accompanies Steppings to visit his comatose daughter in hospital, where she is on life support. Lewis considers applying for a promotion to Inspector, to the obvious dismay of Morse. She came to him in the right time of his life and I think that would have been a lasting relationship. But did they really match? The opening notes of the theme music are based on the word "Morse" in Morse code, altered for musical purposes. Kate steals the show in a 1,945 Erdem gown as she joins William for a black tie dinner at the home of the British Ambassador in Stockholm. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. [8] In the documentary, The Mystery of Morse, Pheloung states that he occasionally spelled out the name of the killer in Morse code in the music, or alternatively spelled out the name of another character as a red herring. Odd because sometimes he does things that you question but you know he has to do them or you wont get to the next part of the story, the next clue. The last episode of this new series sees Morse and his colleagues scattered to the four winds, due to police re-organisation in Oxfordshire, and for some of the older generation of officers it could be their last case, he says. In my mind, Susan was like everyones first love. Hardinge, McBryde, and Myton had engaged Karen Anderson to take some nude photographs for them on the day before she went missing. Having seen that episode just last night, I still cannot see why! Please let me know eithr by clicking on the leave a comment link at the bottom of the post. Not a good housewife , maybe, but nice to talk to. Most are well outside my age range of course and probably a fair bit older than my Parents Lisa Harrow who is very sexy in the swim wear scene could feasibly be my Grandmother. See also Simon Browns comment above. Evans said Morse was already slightly broken aged 12-year-old which didnt help the character. And as a couple I think they wouldve made the most of their time together. So that always affected my view of her (which is sillly). Watching a lot of Morse? Inspector Morse is convinced that Johnson overlooked key evidence when a postcard intrigues him, The Woodman's Daughter painted in 1850/1851 by John Everett Millais, . Quite remarkable. . But Ill at least try to choose a if I were to re-marry, which would I pick. Thank you John Thaw, for the work you and all the others put into Colin Dexter's works. This highly cultural, intelligent detective that fancied a good beer and classical music over anything else in life. I personally dont think so. I imagine myself being wined and dined by Morse and gazing into those piercing blue eyesI hope he wouldnt think I was too young at 34 though. Piranesi from his Vedute di Roma series. Im mixed on which Id marry and which Id like as a friend. Having fun trying to guess your personal attraction and actressess liking for real ale, so much so I cant answer your questions the first time through. One thing I see in all Morse episodes is that once a woman lies to him, no matter for what reason, thats the end of that! I will revisit the Zoe Wanamaker episode, Fat Chance I believe. I would make an excellent wife for Inspector Morse! Inspector Morse, which starred John Thaw as the detective chief, aired for seven seasons from 1987 to 2000. . 6th January 1987. No, in my mind Joan Thursday was Morses true love. See production, box office & company info. Hi Lisa. He often arrested the wrong person or came to the wrong conclusion. Yvonne Harrison is murdered in her bed and found by her husband Frank, her body having been left in a sexually compromising position. Shaun is tight-lipped about whether he had anyone special to miss him during filming. See production, box office & company info, String Quintet in C major (D. 956, opus posthumous 163), The Turf Tavern, 4-5 Bath Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK. On other occasions, he usually answers, "Morse. Morse uncovers a 100 year old connection between a long dead magistrate and the original brewery owner. 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. Photograph: Nils Jorgensen/REX. 13th January 1987. It received the Gold Dagger Award in 1992. Chief Inspector Morse has an ear for Western classical music, a taste for beer, and a nose for crime. I also remember Amanda Hillwood playing the stewardess in Die Hard 2! What was the official certification given to Inspector Morse (1987) in Spain? I still believe that Morse should have been allowed to live out his life with Adele in Australia rather than being killed off. Meanwhile, Barrie abducts Holly Trevors, wife of Steven Trevors, an odd-job man working for Oxford college, but releases her. This was followed in 2013 by the first series comprising four episodes. 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Shes more interesting than the lady in Confection who is so memorable I cant even think of her name and Ive seen that series more recently! . Some viewers may recognize the distinctive gates drive and 3 arches at the exterior of one of the houses "Byres Hall", the home of "William Bryce-Morgan". Morse SHOULD have ended up with Joan way back when he was part of the Cowley/Castle Gate Clan. This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 19:05. In Cartouche, the second story, a glamorous Hollywood actress who is in Oxford to make a horror movie takes centre stage. I dont remember a Claire being in his life but then I havent seen it for awhile. She was perfect for Morse. Adele now she was one character I never warmed to. ITV crime drama Endeavour is going to be coming back for season nine later in 2022. Well done to you as producer, Chris! In "Cherubim and Seraphim", he investigates the suicide of his niece and discusses with her English teacher her interest in the poet Sylvia Plath, who also killed herself. The theme and incidental music for the series were written by Barrington Pheloung and used a motif based on the Morse code for "M.O.R.S.E. You must mean Susan Bryce Morgan to whom Morse was engaged but she broke the engagement to marry Henry Fallon. The series comprises 33 two-hour episodes (100 minutes excluding commercials) produced between 1987 and 2000. Paddy Flynn, the cab driver who drove Frank Harrison to his home on the night of the murder, is found dead in a local rubbish dump. Brilliantly casted by John Thaw, one of Britains best actors of all time, shows just what British Television is all about. However, there is nothing documented on the Internet for any specific name or episode. Lawsuit against Getty heirs lays bare how the ultra-rich 'avoid paying taxes': Financial manager claims she was Time for the afternoon slump: Study pinpoints precise time office workers are at their least productive. 4) Was there any woman who you believe I should have included in my video? I would want him with one of the more loving, down to earth women that were his intellectual equal but also highly feminine and putting him first because gosh, he needed someone to put him first. She left for Australia but, although Morse would have wanted to carry on a long distance relationship with her (visiting occasionally), she specifically turned that downing her letter, saying she didnt see the point in his visiting her. To me Morses relationship with Dr. Grayling is like a father/daughter relation in regard to their age difference. A four-year relationship with The Corrs singer Andrea ended in 2007 with a wave of publicity, and since then hes kept his private life private. There was previously chemistry between the two characters but due to Joan being the daughter of Morses partner and mentor Fred Thursday (Roger Allam), it wasnt going to get very far. Gemma Jones in the very first episode, it was all down hill after that! I still dont understand why she left him since she seemed to really care for him. Chief Inspector Morse has an ear for Western classical music, a taste for beer, and a nose for crime. nooks and crannies. (I certainly fell in love with her.). And Yvonne's daughter, Sandra Harrison, a doctor who had seen Morse a few days earlier, had killed her mother in a jealous rage over John Barron, who'd seen her arrive last at Yvonne's home. Going to have to disagree and say that I think Judy Loe as Adele was his perfect match and he should have been allowed to spend the rest of his life with her in Australia and not killed off. 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