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Inspector Morse

Dead on Time

  • Episode aired Feb 26, 1992
  • 1h 43m
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John Thaw and Kevin Whately in Inspector Morse (1987)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A respected, dying Oxford don, husband of Morse's former fiancée, apparently shoots himself, but his doctor asserts that he was not capable of firing a gun.A respected, dying Oxford don, husband of Morse's former fiancée, apparently shoots himself, but his doctor asserts that he was not capable of firing a gun.A respected, dying Oxford don, husband of Morse's former fiancée, apparently shoots himself, but his doctor asserts that he was not capable of firing a gun.
IMDb RATING
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767
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  • Director
    • John Madden
  • Writers
    • Daniel Boyle
    • Colin Dexter(characters)
    • Kenny McBain(series developed by)
  • Stars
    • John Thaw
    • Kevin Whately
    • Brendan O'Hea
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  • Director
    • John Madden
  • Writers
    • Daniel Boyle
    • Colin Dexter(characters)
    • Kenny McBain(series developed by)
  • Stars
    • John Thaw
    • Kevin Whately
    • Brendan O'Hea
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    • 17User reviews
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    John Thaw
    John Thaw
    • Chief Inspector Morseas Chief Inspector Morse
    Kevin Whately
    Kevin Whately
    • Detective Sergeant Lewisas Detective Sergeant Lewis
    Brendan O'Hea
    • Telecom Engineeras Telecom Engineer
    David Haig
    David Haig
    • Peter Rhodesas Peter Rhodes
    Susan Jane Tanner
    • Nurse Rogersas Nurse Rogers
    • (as Susan-Jane Tanner)
    James Walker
    • Henry Fallonas Henry Fallon
    Martyn Waites
    • Duty Constableas Duty Constable
    Thomas Craig
    Thomas Craig
    • Desk Sergeantas Desk Sergeant
    Roger Frost
    Roger Frost
    • Photographeras Photographer
    James Grant
    • McGregoras McGregor
    Richard Pasco
    Richard Pasco
    • William Bryce-Morganas William Bryce-Morgan
    Joanna David
    Joanna David
    • Susan Fallonas Susan Fallon
    Lesley Vickerage
    Lesley Vickerage
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    Christopher Owen
    • Solicitoras Solicitor
    Richard Hampton
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Tony Mathews
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    Samantha Bond
    Samantha Bond
    • Helen Marriatas Helen Marriat
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • John Marriatas John Marriat
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      • John Madden
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      • Daniel Boyle
      • Colin Dexter(characters)
      • Kenny McBain(series developed by)
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    Henry Fallon, who is wheelchair bound and is suffering from a neurological disorder, apparently commits suicide and Morse has mixed feelings working on this case as he was once engaged to the dead man's wife, Susan Fallon. The body was found by his son-in-law Peter Rhodes, a local antiques dealer and the victim's wife was in London. When Fallon's doctor advises Morse that Henry didn't have the physical capability to hold a gun to his head, the police realize they may have a murder on their hands. When the police are told that the business arrangement between Fallon and Rhodes had fallen apart, they also have a suspect. Lewis is concerned that Morse is too close to Mrs. Fallon to be objective but in the end, the perpetrators are identified. —garykmcd
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    • Trivia
      Some viewers may recognize the distinctive gates drive and 3 arches at the exterior of one of the houses "Byres Hall", the home of "William Bryce-Morgan". It was also used in the Lenny Henry comedy series "Chef", where it doubled as his character's "Chateau" restaurant. The building is in fact a real house, which is actually Nether Winchendon House, Nether Winchendon, Buckinghamshire.
    • Quotes

      Chief Inspector Morse: It was Mrs. Fallon I knew before she became Mrs. Fallon, Lewis. We were engaged to be married.

    • Connections
      Edited into Inspector Morse: Rest in Peace (2000)
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      String Quintet in C major (D. 956, opus posthumous 163)
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    Lewis solves it.
    There is the apparent suicide of Henry Fallon who, suffering from a fatal disease, appears to have shot himself. The problem is that he is deemed to be incapable of performing the act. The victims wife was, at one time, engaged to be married to Morse - Susan Fallon.

    Suspicion falls on Peter Rhodes,who is thought to be responsible for the deaths of Henry and Susan Fallon's daughter and grandchild. Fallon had asked him at 3.pm to come to the house at 6.0pm but the evidence appears to be that his phone was out of order at the time.

    This episode fully explores the relationship between Morse and Lewis which has not, in my opinion, been given full credit. There are few partnerships that have the chemistry of these two characters.

    Morse eventually comes to the conclusion that it was an assisted suicide but never actually solves the mystery. Lewis does but keeps it to himself.

    My problem with this is that Morse just lets it go and does not appear to want to continue his enquiries. Totally out of character.
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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • The Turf Tavern, 4-5 Bath Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Zenith Entertainment
      • Central Independent Television
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      1 hour 43 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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