in the eponymous series of detective novels by British author Colin Dexter
, as well as the 33-episode 1987–2000 television adaptation of the same name
, in which the character was portrayed by John Thaw
. Morse is a senior CID
(Criminal Investigation Department) officer with the Thames Valley Police
in Oxford, England. With a Jaguar car
(originally a Lancia), a thirst for English real ale and a penchant for music (especially opera and Wagner
), poetry, art, classics, classic cars, and cryptic crossword puzzles, Morse presents a likeable persona, despite his sullen temperament.
Morse's first name, "Endeavour", was kept a secret until the end of Death is Now My Neighbour
(traditionally Morse claimed that he should be called "Morse" or joked that his first name was "Inspector").
Morse: LEW-IS!
Morse: You've done it again, Lewis. [Said when Lewis unwittingly helps Morse to solve a mystery through a passive remark.]
Inspector Morse|Inspector Morse was a television series starring John Thaw|John Thaw and Kevin Whately|Kevin Whately, based on the books by Colin Dexter|Colin Dexter.
== Regular Quotes ==
Morse: LEW-IS!
Morse: You've done it again, Lewis. [Said when Lewis unwittingly helps Morse to solve a mystery through a passive remark.]
Inspector Morse|Inspector Morse was a television series starring John Thaw|John Thaw and Kevin Whately|Kevin Whately, based on the books by Colin Dexter|Colin Dexter.
== Regular Quotes ==
Morse: LEW-IS!
Morse: Have you ever thought about the person who designed the sports skirt. Somebody sat down and drew a fantasy and made it compulsory uniform. I can never watch Wimbledon without thanking that man.
=== Episode 6. The Settling of the Sun ===
=== Episode 7. Last Bus to Woodstock ===
== 3rd Series, 1989: ==
=== Episode 8. Ghost in the Machine ===