Inspector Morse (TV Series)

Cherubim & Seraphim (1992)

John Junkin: Chief Inspector Holroyd

Quotes 

• Chief Inspector Holroyd : In my opinion, Morse, Lewis hasn't been given a proper grounding in the basics.

  Chief Inspector Morse : If you're going to retire, Holroyd, just get on and do it.

  Chief Inspector Holroyd : He'll never make inspector if he doesn't follow correct procedures.

  Chief Inspector Morse : Well, if you'll proceed out of my office, either properly or improperly, I really don't mind.

  Chief Inspector Holroyd : Take this Lever case. Lewis thinks he was very clever listening to the parents, but he spent so much time cosying up to them he missed what was staring him in the face. The father's a sadist. Wears a bloody great leather strap round his waist. Wife's scared stiff of him. Abuse. That's what this case is all about: physical and probably sexual abuse.

  [Lewis walks in] 

  Chief Inspector Morse : Ah Lewis, Chief Inspector Holroyd was just abusing you.

  Detective Sergeant Lewis : I thought I felt something.

  Chief Inspector Holroyd : Yes, well I've said my piece. So, do you remember what I said, Lewis?

  Detective Sergeant Lewis : Anything particular, Sir? You said so much.

  [Holroyd walks out]