The first ever episode of the now classic TV drama Inspector Morse sees John Thaw's character falling for the beautiful Anne Staveley (Gemma Jones), who attends the same church choir as him. However, it's a love destined not to be....
You don't see much of Morse's classic Jaguar car in this episode, but as I have lived in Oxford my whole life, it's wonderful to see many beautiful images of the historic city in the show. The city's murder rate was certainly on the up (fictionally anyway)!
A strong twist toward the end makes the story even more interesting and should surprise everyone.
The Dead of Jericho was a huge gamble when first broadcast in January 1987, but the sheer strength of the production team, writer Colin Dexter, and, of course, John Thaw himself, secured Inspector Morse as a firm favourite amongst British viewers. And we do get to hear the wonderful, classic music to the show in the closing credits as well.
John Thaw was one of Britain's most well loved and respected actors, and his performance throughout the Morse series showcased his talents. A shame he is no longer with us, but Morse will certainly keep him in our thoughts.
You don't see much of Morse's classic Jaguar car in this episode, but as I have lived in Oxford my whole life, it's wonderful to see many beautiful images of the historic city in the show. The city's murder rate was certainly on the up (fictionally anyway)!
A strong twist toward the end makes the story even more interesting and should surprise everyone.
The Dead of Jericho was a huge gamble when first broadcast in January 1987, but the sheer strength of the production team, writer Colin Dexter, and, of course, John Thaw himself, secured Inspector Morse as a firm favourite amongst British viewers. And we do get to hear the wonderful, classic music to the show in the closing credits as well.
John Thaw was one of Britain's most well loved and respected actors, and his performance throughout the Morse series showcased his talents. A shame he is no longer with us, but Morse will certainly keep him in our thoughts.