This is the best example of great British television. I like it better than the new Sherlock Holmes (3-episodes a year) series. Inspector Morse never married, is squeamish around dead bodies, likes women/classical music/opera/beer (a bit too much). Morse' sidekick Sergeant Lewis investigates the usual/unusual suspects and looks for clues to assist in various aspects of the case; occasionally, he goes off on humorous tangents but Morse keeps the sergeant grounded and focused in the right direction. My top 3 detective shows: Columbo, Sherlock Holmes (1980s), Inspector Morse.