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"Inspector Morse" The Last Enemy (1989)
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"Inspector Morse" (1987)Original Air Date:
11 January 1989 (Season 3, Episode 2)Plot:
When a decapitated body is found in the canal, the police must first identify the victim. The Master of an Oxford college... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Based on the book Riddle of the Third Mile, The Last Enemy is a classic! moreCast
(Episode Cast overview, first billed only) | John Thaw | ... | Chief Inspector Morse |
| Kevin Whately | ... | Detective Sergeant Lewis |
| Amanda Hillwood | ... | Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist |
| Barry Foster | ... | Sir Alexander Reece |
| Michael Aldridge | ... | Arthur Drysdale |
| Tenniel Evans | ... | Dr. David Kerridge |
| Beatie Edney | ... | Deborah Burns |
| Sian Thomas | ... | Carol Sharp |
| James Grout | ... | Chief Superintendent Strange |
| Lana Morris | ... | Miss Tree |
| Bert Parnaby | ... | Ben |
| Mark Tandy | ... | Mr. Collins |
| Pauline Munro | ... | Dentist |
| Albert Welling | ... | Chris Stoneley |
| Kevin McMonagle | ... | Geoff |
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I still think that Morse is the best drama series ever to grace British television, whilst I prefer later Morse episodes, The Last Enemy is definitely one of the better episodes. Based on the book, Riddle of the Third Mile, it consists of a discovery of a decapitated body in a river, rivalry in an Oxford college and even Morse has some humour, with the subplot of a terrible toothache. The episode benefits from gorgeous Oxford scenery, and a well-written script. Other than some alterations to some of the characters, not to mention the names, it is fairly true to the style of the book. As always, John Thaw and Kevin Whately positively shine in the title roles, and Barry Foster and Tenniel Evans also give able support. Sian Thomas, Beatie Edney and Amanda Hillwood are also excellent, and Michael Aldridge (Seymour in Last of the Summer Wine), is a pleasant surprise as Arthur Drysdale, and you actually kind of feel sorry for his character. All in all, a a very well done episode, that I am very fond of. 10/10 Bethany Cox