A more traditional story for Morse you couldn't dream of, Morse called in to investigate a killing at an Oxford College. The College is going through change, a new Master is taking over from Sir Clixby Bream, and the candidates will do anything for the prestigious role.
A fantastic story, very complex and twisted, beautifully performed by all concerned. An incredibly tight script, and notable for being the episode where his name is finally revealed.
One of the latter episodes, and for my money possibly John Thaw's finest performance in the much loved role. I mention I find it a tough watch, not through the story or quality of the episode, just because of the venomous and abhorrent character that Richard Briers created with Sir Clixby Bream, even that black hair is repugnant. The scene where he confesses his misdemeanour to Shelly Cornford is shocking, but well executed.
All the cast shine through, Maggie Steed and Judy Loe are particularly good.
So good, I wondered if there was a consideration for it to have rounded of the series. 9/10