S6.E1

Dead on Time

Episode aired Feb 26, 1992
TV-14
1h 43m

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John Thaw and Kevin Whately in Inspector Morse (1987)

A respected, dying Oxford don, husband of Morse's former fiancée, apparently shoots himself, but his doctor asserts that he was not capable of firing a gun.A respected, dying Oxford don, husband of Morse's former fiancée, apparently shoots himself, but his doctor asserts that he was not capable of firing a gun.A respected, dying Oxford don, husband of Morse's former fiancée, apparently shoots himself, but his doctor asserts that he was not capable of firing a gun.

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8.3/10

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Trivia
Joanna David who plays Susan in this episode is the aunt of Laurence Fox who plays DS James Hathaway in the Lewis series.

Goofs
When Helen Marriat, played by Samantha Bond, phones Morse (around 52:58 minutes) there are scars on her right hand. On the next scene, when she meets Morse, the scars are on her left hand.

Quotes
Chief Inspector Morse: It was Mrs. Fallon I knew before she became Mrs. Fallon, Lewis. We were engaged to be married.

Connections
Edited into Inspector Morse: Rest in Peace (2000)

Soundtracks
String Quintet in C major (D. 956, opus posthumous 163), 2nd movement - adagio
by Franz Schubert

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10/10

Outstanding.

Morse is one of the best shows ever made, when it's good it's good, when it's on top form very little comes close, this is one of the best.

Dead on time is a fabulous murder mystery, but it is so much more, we get such an insight into the personal life of Morse, we meet the woman that he almost married, plus we see how much Lewis cares for his grumpy colleague.

Such a smart plot, it will have you puzzled right the way through, you'll be intrigued, but you'll also be engrossed by Morse's behaviour as he is re acquainted with his former love.

It's a wonderful episode for Lewis, possibly his best, he shows how clever he really is.

An amazing cast, some truly brilliant talent pops up here, Joanna David is tremendous, she's fantastic throughout, mentions also for Samantha Bond and David Haig.

One of the best of the best, 10/10.