John Thaw stars as Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, with Kevin Whately as Detective Sergeant Robbie Lewis and James Grout as Chief Superintendent Strange in Inspector Morse.
Main cast
- Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour MorseJohn Thaw1–8Main
- Detective Sergeant Robbie LewisKevin Whately1–8Main
- Chief Superintendent StrangeJames Grout1–8Main
Supporting cast
- Dr. Laura HobsonClare Holman5–8Supp
- Max de WinterPeter Woodthorpe1–8Supp
- Sergeant Peter JakesJames Grout1–4Supp
- Dr. RussellJohn Grieve1–8Supp
Guest & voice
- Various rolesPatrick Troughton1Guest
- Various rolesDiana Quick2Guest
- Various rolesRichard Briers3Guest
- Various rolesJudi Dench4Guest
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About this cast
Inspector Morse is a British television detective drama series based on Colin Dexter’s novels, airing on ITV from 1987 to 2000. The series follows the cerebral and often melancholic Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, played by John Thaw, as he solves complex murders in and around Oxford, aided by his loyal partner Detective Sergeant Robbie Lewis.
FAQs
Who plays Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse in Inspector Morse?
John Thaw plays the lead role of Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse.
How many seasons of Inspector Morse are there?
There are 8 seasons, airing from 1987 to 2000.
Is Inspector Morse based on books?
Yes, it is based on the novels by Colin Dexter.
Who plays Detective Sergeant Robbie Lewis?
Kevin Whately plays Detective Sergeant Robbie Lewis.
What network broadcast Inspector Morse?
ITV broadcast the series in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026