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Inspector Morse

Inspector Morse

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Overview

Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. 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.

Created by John Thaw
Produced by Chris Burt, Ray Frift, David Lascelles
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

John Thaw

John Thaw

Chief Inspector Morse

Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately

Detective Sergeant Lewis

Peter Woodthorpe

Peter Woodthorpe

Dr. Max DeBryn

James Grout

James Grout

Chief Superintendent Strange

Themes & Keywords

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About Inspector Morse

Inspector Morse is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 1987 exploring themes of england, detective, based on novel or book, murder, criminal, police detective. Created by John Thaw, it stars John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Peter Woodthorpe. Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. 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.

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