As the final episode of Endeavour airs on ITV tonight, we look back at the long-running saga of Oxford's most famous detective with pictures from the Oxford Mail's archives.
The original Inspector Morse series and its spin-off Lewis were huge hits, putting Oxford and, in particular, it's colleges and pubs, in the glocal spotlight.
Way back in the first days of 1987, television viewers were introduced to the detective, played by John Thaw, on his first case with Sgt Lewis.
First names were not forthcoming for many years.
Audiences grew to love the Oxford officers created by author Colin Dexter. He too appeared in their TV investigations, with a cameo in each tale.
The first episode was called The Dead Of Jericho. Many other familiar places were name-checked along the way, including Wolvercote, Woodstock, along with fictional colleges - frequently the scenes of mysterious murders.
Lewis (Kevin Whately) being filmed on Magdalen Bridge Oxford. Picture: Moselle Kennedy
Inspector Morse author, Colin Dexter, awarded the Freedom of the City of Oxford at a ceremony at the Town Hall. Lord Mayor Aureen Christian made the presentation, and stars of the Morse television films attended, Including John Thaw and Kevin Whately
Make up for Morse
John Thaw and Kevin Whately in the Remorseful Day
Sgt Lewis (Kevin Whately) and Insp. Morse (John Thaw), relax between takes, during filming in Oxford.
Morse and Lewis with that trademark red Jaguar. Picture: Carlton Pictures
John Thaw as Inspector Morse. Carlton Pictures
Celebrity Golf North Oxford: Football know-all Jimmy Hill with Morse star Kevin Whately. in 1991. Picture: David Fleming
Morse British actors Kevin Whately and John Thaw. 1992
Morse British actors Kevin Whately and John Thaw. 1992
PC Malcolm Townsend in the last Morse episode in 1994
John Thaw in an ITV publicity shot for Morse, with the inspector's iconic red Jaguar car
Inspector Morse star, John Thaw, with Colin Dexter. November 1994
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