Inspector Lewis (2007– )
"Lewis" (original title)

Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.

Stars:

Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Clare Holman

Cast

Series cast summary:
Kevin Whately	...	DI Robert Lewis (29 episodes, 2007-2013)
Laurence Fox	...	DS James Hathaway (29 episodes, 2007-2013)
Clare Holman	...	Dr. Laura Hobson (29 episodes, 2007-2013)
Rebecca Front	...	Chief Superintendent Jean Innocent (29 episodes, 2007-2013)

Storyline

Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.

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Plot Keywords:

oxford | sergeant | police | detective | sequel

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Inspector Lewis

Filming Locations:

Ealing, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Granada Media, Granada Television, ITV Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Inspector Morse, Morse and Lewis worked for the Thames Valley Police - the actual police force that is responsible for this part of the country. However in Inspector Lewis, Lewis and Hathaway work for the fictitious Oxfordshire Police Force because the producers were not allowed to use the name, uniforms, or emblems of Thames Valley Police and could not film at St Aldate's Police Station. It is thought that this is due either to Home Office security restrictions in connection with the Iraq war or because of a lack of cooperation by a newly appointed Chief Constable.

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Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.95 (2012)

User Reviews

Could become a classic

I was sceptical when I first heard of "LEWIS". Morse had been such an incredible series that I felt sure Lewis would simply cash in on it and be a poor follow on. How wrong I was! Whilst I'm not saying that it has met the incredibly high standard of Morse it is a truly great series in its own right.

Obviously there is no John Thaw (what a great actor) but Lewis has now taken on the "old man" role and been joined by a wonderful "young assistant" character acted in superb fashion.

The story lines have maintained the complexity and interest of Morse. In true English style the clues are there but you will still change your mind on who the culprit is many many times during an episode. The teasing out of characters has been done very well so that even now (after 4 series) we don't know everything.

And then, of course, there is the picturesque scenery and wonderful architecture of Oxford. Sometimes I could just get lost looking at the background. Another great series , well worth anyone's time.