Fair rating?Inspector Morse· Season 3 · Episode 1
The Ghost in the Machine
Morse investigates the reported theft of erotic paintings belonging to Sir Julius Hanbury, a local baronet who is one of those standing for election as the new Master of Courtney College, Oxford. As well as the pictures, Sir Julius himself has also disappeared. Morse finds Sir Julius's dead body, and at first it looks like murder, but the new police pathologist, Dr Grayling Russell, believes he killed himself. Then there is another death which is undoubtedly a murder - but how is it connected with the late Sir Julius Hanbury?
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#2In Season 3of 4 rated episodes
#9All-timeof 28 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.5
1989First airedJanuary 4, 1989
Guest stars
Amanda Hillwoodas Doctor Grayling Russell
Claire Skinneras Girl Pupil
Seeta Indranias Laboratory Assistant
John Cateras The Dean
Clifford Roseas Dr. Charles Hudson
Patricia Hodgeas Lady Hanbury
Michael Bertenshawas Detective
Eunice Robertsas Policewoman
Bernard Lloydas Professor Edward Ullman
Patsy Byrneas Mrs. MaltbyLill Roughleyas Betty Parker
Michael Godleyas Sir Julius Hanbury
Jonathan Donneas Constable
Rainbow Denchas Georgina Hanbury
Crew
Herbert Wise DirectorJulian MitchellTeleplay
Colin DexterStoryShows like Inspector Morse
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