Fair rating?Inspector Morse· Season 6 · Episode 2
Happy Families
Business tycoon Sir John Balcombe is found murdered at his country house, Balcombe Castle, with no signs of a break-in. As a result, the dead man's wife and sons come under suspicion. Morse finds that the family is strangely untroubled, and several of his prime suspects have flawed characters and dark secrets - and then the Balcombe family suffers another killing. Meanwhile, Morse has to cope with journalists who try to turn his own personality into a story - and he also suffers from an unhelpful Chief Superintendent, covering for the station's usual boss, who puts pressure on him to crack the case in a hurry. In the end, though, Morse is vindicated and his various tormentors get their comeuppance.
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#1In Season 6of 5 rated episodes
#13All-timeof 28 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 6 averages 7.3
1992First airedMarch 11, 1992
Guest stars
David Baukhamas Desk Sergeant
Liz Kettleas WPC
Martin Clunesas James Balcombe
Alun Armstrongas Superintendent Holdsby
Rupert Gravesas Billy
Charlotte Colemanas Jessica White
Anna Masseyas Lady Emily BalcombeDorian MacDonaldas Constable
Sophie Ulianoas Woman JournalistMark Draperas Constable
Jonathan Coyas Harry Balcombe
Robert Demegeras Forensic Scientist
Gwen Tayloras Margaret CliffJohn Stylesas Punch & Judy Man
Crew
Adrian ShergoldDirectorDaniel BoyleWriter
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