A new book is celebrating 35 years since the first screening of an episode of the Oxford-based detective drama Inspector Morse, based on the novels of city author Colin Dexter.
Here are photos linked to Inspector Morse and its spin-off dramas.
It's three and a half decades since The Dead of Jericho, starring John Thaw and Kevin Whately, launched the Inspector Morse series on ITV.
It ran until 2000 and was then followed by Morse spin-off dramas Lewis and Endeavour, also filmed in the city.
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It's possible that the last episode of Endeavour has now been filmed although this has not been confirmed by ITV.
Bite-Sized Books has teamed up with former BBC producer and Jericho resident John Mair to create a book that will please both Morse fans and anyone who loves Morse’s Oxford.
Offically launched tonight at the Randolph Hotel, the book, entitled Morse, Lewis, Endeavour and Oxford: A Guide Celebrating 35 Years on Screen, has been edited by Mr Mair and written with Morse tour guide and expert Heidi Boon Rickard, and renowned author and academic, Richard Lance Keeble.
It takes readers ‘behind the screens’ bringing new insights into Oxford’s backdrop to one of ITV’s most endearing productions.
Mr Mair said: “Morse is Oxford and Oxford is Morse. It has been since Endeavour Morse first burst on TV screens worldwide in 1987.
"There have been close to 100 episodes of the murder mystery series of Morse, Lewis and Endeavour.
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"This comprehensive guide gives you a tour of the relevant locations but also a tour of original author Colin Dexter and his mind plus an appraisal of Morse, the detective, from the former Thames Valley Chief Constable, Peter Neyroud. It is full of width and depth and lots of useful information.”
There’s a literary analysis too of Colin Dexter’s work – with contributions by his editor Maria Rejt, and by Cara Hunter the million selling crime fiction author of the ‘new Morse’ inspired Detective Inspector, Adam Fawley. Further contributions are by Dr Paul Davies, Christopher Gray, Dermot Norridge, Dr Richard Hewett, and Professor Jen Webb.
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Julian Costley, Bite-Sized Books publisher added: “This is a wonderfully good read, and an invaluable Oxford guide for all Morse enthusiasts. It lifts the lid further on our favourite grumpy detective and reminds us all why well written drama sustains our interest even after 34 years.”
Morse, Lewis, Endeavour and Oxford: A Guide Celebrating 35 Years on Screen is available in Kindle and colour illustrated paperback via Amazon.
More pictures:
John Thaw and Kevin Whately star as Morse and Lewis in Inspector Morse
Laurence Fox who starred in Lewis at Colin Dexter's memorial service
Colin Dexter reopens the Prince of Wales pub in Iffley in 2015
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