Fair rating?Inspector Morse· Season 4 · Episode 3
Driven to Distraction
The apparently motiveless murder of two young women points to a psychotic killer. Morse's speculations on what they might have in common leads him to a local garage owner, Jeremy Boynton, who knew them both, and who arouses his suspicions and dislike. Convinced that Boynton holds the key to the crime, Morse begins to hound him, despite having no firm evidence. Morse is also faced with the possible loss of his beloved red Mk II Jaguar.
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#2In Season 4of 4 rated episodes
#21All-timeof 28 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.1
1990First airedJanuary 17, 1990
Guest stars
James Groutas Chief Superintendent Strange
Richard Huwas Detective Constable Dearden
Julia Laneas Jackie Thorn
Patrick Malahideas Jeremy Boynton
David Ryallas Derek WhittakerCarolyn Choaas Phillipa Lau
Tariq Yunusas GeorgeLynne Morganas Sandra
Cheryl Maikeras Paula Steadman
Jake Woodas Jimmy
Mary Jo Randleas D.S. Maitland
David Lonsdaleas Detective
Al Ashtonas DetectiveKate Dohertyas Driving Instructor
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Sandy JohnsonDirector
Anthony MinghellaWriterShows like Inspector Morse
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