Jack Shepherd stars as Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe, with Jimmy Yuill as DI Doug Kersey and Helen Masters as DC Lucy Lane in the Cornish crime drama ‘Wycliffe’.
Main cast
- Detective Superintendent Charles WycliffeJack Shepherd1–5Main
- Detective Inspector Doug KerseyJimmy Yuill1–5Main
- Detective Constable Lucy LaneHelen Masters1–5Main
Supporting cast
- Detective Constable Michael ‘Mike’ SummersTim Wylton1–5Supp
- Sergeant DixonAdam Barker1–5Supp
- Pathologist Dr. FranksJohn Woodnutt1–5Supp
- Helen WycliffeLynn Farleigh1–5Supp
Guest & voice
- Various charactersDavid Tennant2Guest
- Various charactersMark Williams3Guest
- Various charactersRuth Wilson5Guest
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About this cast
Wycliffe is a British television crime drama series that aired on ITV from 1994 to 2005, based on the novels by W.J. Burley. The series follows Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe, played by Jack Shepherd, as he solves murders in Cornwall, supported by his team including DI Doug Kersey (Jimmy Yuill) and DC Lucy Lane (Helen Masters).
FAQs
Who plays Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe in Wycliffe?
Jack Shepherd plays Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe.
How many seasons of Wycliffe are there?
There are 5 seasons of Wycliffe, airing from 1994 to 2005.
Is Wycliffe based on books?
Yes, Wycliffe is based on the novels by W.J. Burley.
Where is Wycliffe set?
Wycliffe is set in Cornwall, England.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026