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Inspector Morse

Series 1 Episode 1: The Dead of Jericho

The first ever episode, from 1987, of the drama series featuring Colin Dexter's chief inspector, in which Morse teams up with his future partner Sgt Lewis to investigate the case of an attractive woman found dead at her home. All the evidence points to suicide, but Morse is convinced he is dealing with a murder.

Category
Crime drama / Drama / Mystery / Crime
Original air date
06/01/1987
Cast and crew
  • Alastair ReidDirector
  • John ThawChief Inspector Morse
  • Kevin WhatelyDetective Sergeant Lewis
  • James GroutChief Superintendent Strange
  • Gemma JonesAnne Staveley
  • Patrick TroughtonGeorge Jackson
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