List of Endeavour episodes
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Endeavour is a British television detective drama series created by Russell Lewis and co-produced by Mammoth Screen and Masterpiece in association with ITV Studios. It is a prequel to the long-running Inspector Morse series and was first broadcast on ITV1 in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2012 and on PBS in the United States on 1 July 2012, as part of the Masterpiece Mystery! anthology. Nine series have been made, with the last broadcast on 12 March 2023.
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First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
Pilot
Pilot
Series
Pilot
Episodes
2 January 2012 (2012-01-02)
Episodes
8
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
4
Episodes
14 April 2013 (2013-04-14)
Originally released
5 May 2013 (2013-05-05)
Originally released
7
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
4
Episodes
30 March 2014 (2014-03-30)
Originally released
20 April 2014 (2014-04-20)
Originally released
6
3
3
Series
3
Episodes
4
Episodes
3 January 2016 (2016-01-03)
Originally released
24 January 2016 (2016-01-24)
Originally released
6
4
4
Series
4
Episodes
4
Episodes
8 January 2017 (2017-01-08)
Originally released
29 January 2017 (2017-01-29)
Originally released
7
5
5
Series
5
Episodes
6
Episodes
4 February 2018 (2018-02-04)
Originally released
11 March 2018 (2018-03-11)
Originally released
6
6
6
Series
6
Episodes
4
Episodes
10 February 2019 (2019-02-10)
Originally released
3 March 2019 (2019-03-03)
Originally released
7
7
7
Series
7
Episodes
3
Episodes
9 February 2020 (2020-02-09)
Originally released
23 February 2020 (2020-02-23)
Originally released
6
8
8
Series
8
Episodes
3
Episodes
12 September 2021 (2021-09-12)
Originally released
26 September 2021 (2021-09-26)
Originally released
5
9
9
Series
9
Episodes
3
Episodes
26 February 2023 (2023-02-26)
Originally released
12 March 2023 (2023-03-12)
Originally released
5
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | Average UK viewers (millions) inc. ITV HD and ITV+1 | ||
| First released | Last released | ||||
| Pilot | 2 January 2012 (2012-01-02) | 8 | |||
| 1 | 4 | 14 April 2013 (2013-04-14) | 5 May 2013 (2013-05-05) | 7 | |
| 2 | 4 | 30 March 2014 (2014-03-30) | 20 April 2014 (2014-04-20) | 6 | |
| 3 | 4 | 3 January 2016 (2016-01-03) | 24 January 2016 (2016-01-24) | 6 | |
| 4 | 4 | 8 January 2017 (2017-01-08) | 29 January 2017 (2017-01-29) | 7 | |
| 5 | 6 | 4 February 2018 (2018-02-04) | 11 March 2018 (2018-03-11) | 6 | |
| 6 | 4 | 10 February 2019 (2019-02-10) | 3 March 2019 (2019-03-03) | 7 | |
| 7 | 3 | 9 February 2020 (2020-02-09) | 23 February 2020 (2020-02-23) | 6 | |
| 8 | 3 | 12 September 2021 (2021-09-12) | 26 September 2021 (2021-09-26) | 5 | |
| 9 | 3 | 26 February 2023 (2023-02-26) | 12 March 2023 (2023-03-12) | 5 | |
· Episodes › Pilot (2012)
1
1
No.
overall
1
No. in
series
1
Title
"Endeavour"
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
2 January 2012 (2012-01-02)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
8
June 1965. An investigation into the murder of a 15-year-old schoolgirl and the apparent suicide of her boyfriend lead Oxford City Police to the discovery of illegal sex parties where under-age girls are procured for politicians, businessmen, Oxford dons, and policemen. Endeavour's superior, Detective Inspector Fred Thursday, recognising the young
June 1965. An investigation into the murder of a 15-year-old schoolgirl and the apparent suicide of her boyfriend lead Oxford City Police to the discovery of illegal sex parties where under-age girls are procured for politicians, businessmen, Oxford dons, and policemen. Endeavour's superior, Detective Inspector Fred Thursday, recognising the young
No.
overall
June 1965. An investigation into the murder of a 15-year-old schoolgirl and the apparent suicide of her boyfriend lead Oxford City Police to the discovery of illegal sex parties where under-age girls are procured for politicians, businessmen, Oxford dons, and policemen. Endeavour's superior, Detective Inspector Fred Thursday, recognising the young
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) includes ITV HD and ITV +1 | |
| 1 | 1 | "Endeavour" | Colm McCarthy | Russell Lewis | 2 January 2012 (2012-01-02) | 8 | |
| June 1965. An investigation into the murder of a 15-year-old schoolgirl and the apparent suicide of her boyfriend lead Oxford City Police to the discovery of illegal sex parties where under-age girls are procured for politicians, businessmen, Oxford dons, and policemen. Endeavour's superior, Detective Inspector Fred Thursday, recognising the young | |||||||
· Episodes › Series 1 (2013)
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
series
1
Title
"Girl"
Directed by
Edward Bazalgette
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
14 April 2013 (2013-04-14)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
7
June 1965. The sudden death of a secretarial student named Margaret Bell and the shooting of a doctor appear unconnected, despite Morse's theories. Chief Superintendent Bright, the new commanding officer of the Oxford City Police, is unimpressed with Morse's zeal and protests to Detective Inspector Thursday that the bagman's position is a Detective
June 1965. The sudden death of a secretarial student named Margaret Bell and the shooting of a doctor appear unconnected, despite Morse's theories. Chief Superintendent Bright, the new commanding officer of the Oxford City Police, is unimpressed with Morse's zeal and protests to Detective Inspector Thursday that the bagman's position is a Detective
No.
overall
June 1965. The sudden death of a secretarial student named Margaret Bell and the shooting of a doctor appear unconnected, despite Morse's theories. Chief Superintendent Bright, the new commanding officer of the Oxford City Police, is unimpressed with Morse's zeal and protests to Detective Inspector Thursday that the bagman's position is a Detective
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
series
2
Title
"Fugue"
Directed by
Tom Vaughan
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
21 April 2013 (2013-04-21)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
7
July 1965. An unknown menace stalks Oxford, appearing at first to be just another deranged lunatic, killing at random. But Morse uncovers an underlying method to the madness: the elaborate staging of the crimes suggests that the killer shares Endeavour's passion for opera. With Oxford city police scrambling to find the next potential victim, it see
July 1965. An unknown menace stalks Oxford, appearing at first to be just another deranged lunatic, killing at random. But Morse uncovers an underlying method to the madness: the elaborate staging of the crimes suggests that the killer shares Endeavour's passion for opera. With Oxford city police scrambling to find the next potential victim, it see
No.
overall
July 1965. An unknown menace stalks Oxford, appearing at first to be just another deranged lunatic, killing at random. But Morse uncovers an underlying method to the madness: the elaborate staging of the crimes suggests that the killer shares Endeavour's passion for opera. With Oxford city police scrambling to find the next potential victim, it see
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
series
3
Title
"Rocket"
Directed by
Craig Viveiros
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
28 April 2013 (2013-04-28)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
7
September 1965. The prospect of a visit to Oxford by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, who is to unveil the British Imperial Electric Company's new "Standfast" Mark Two missile, has Chief Superintendent Bright on red alert. But when an unpopular worker is found murdered in a secluded area of the shop floor, Endeavour must pursue the truth - and
September 1965. The prospect of a visit to Oxford by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, who is to unveil the British Imperial Electric Company's new "Standfast" Mark Two missile, has Chief Superintendent Bright on red alert. But when an unpopular worker is found murdered in a secluded area of the shop floor, Endeavour must pursue the truth - and
No.
overall
September 1965. The prospect of a visit to Oxford by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, who is to unveil the British Imperial Electric Company's new "Standfast" Mark Two missile, has Chief Superintendent Bright on red alert. But when an unpopular worker is found murdered in a secluded area of the shop floor, Endeavour must pursue the truth - and
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
series
4
Title
"Home"
Directed by
Colm McCarthy
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
5 May 2013 (2013-05-05)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
6
December 1965. Morse, still on general duties and studying for his forthcoming sergeant's exam, investigates an apparent hit-and-run accident that has claimed the life of an Oxford don. The victim had been at odds with his peers over the sale of a piece of college-owned land to a development company in conjunction with the town council. The case is
December 1965. Morse, still on general duties and studying for his forthcoming sergeant's exam, investigates an apparent hit-and-run accident that has claimed the life of an Oxford don. The victim had been at odds with his peers over the sale of a piece of college-owned land to a development company in conjunction with the town council. The case is
No.
overall
December 1965. Morse, still on general duties and studying for his forthcoming sergeant's exam, investigates an apparent hit-and-run accident that has claimed the life of an Oxford don. The victim had been at odds with his peers over the sale of a piece of college-owned land to a development company in conjunction with the town council. The case is
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) includes ITV HD and ITV +1 | |
| 2 | 1 | "Girl" | Edward Bazalgette | Russell Lewis | 14 April 2013 (2013-04-14) | 7 | |
| June 1965. The sudden death of a secretarial student named Margaret Bell and the shooting of a doctor appear unconnected, despite Morse's theories. Chief Superintendent Bright, the new commanding officer of the Oxford City Police, is unimpressed with Morse's zeal and protests to Detective Inspector Thursday that the bagman's position is a Detective | |||||||
| 3 | 2 | "Fugue" | Tom Vaughan | Russell Lewis | 21 April 2013 (2013-04-21) | 7 | |
| July 1965. An unknown menace stalks Oxford, appearing at first to be just another deranged lunatic, killing at random. But Morse uncovers an underlying method to the madness: the elaborate staging of the crimes suggests that the killer shares Endeavour's passion for opera. With Oxford city police scrambling to find the next potential victim, it see | |||||||
| 4 | 3 | "Rocket" | Craig Viveiros | Russell Lewis | 28 April 2013 (2013-04-28) | 7 | |
| September 1965. The prospect of a visit to Oxford by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, who is to unveil the British Imperial Electric Company's new "Standfast" Mark Two missile, has Chief Superintendent Bright on red alert. But when an unpopular worker is found murdered in a secluded area of the shop floor, Endeavour must pursue the truth - and | |||||||
| 5 | 4 | "Home" | Colm McCarthy | Russell Lewis | 5 May 2013 (2013-05-05) | 6 | |
| December 1965. Morse, still on general duties and studying for his forthcoming sergeant's exam, investigates an apparent hit-and-run accident that has claimed the life of an Oxford don. The victim had been at odds with his peers over the sale of a piece of college-owned land to a development company in conjunction with the town council. The case is | |||||||
· Episodes › Series 2 (2014)
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
series
1
Title
"Trove"
Directed by
Kristoffer Nyholm
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
30 March 2014 (2014-03-30)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
7
In May 1966, after returning from several months light duty spent at County (Oxfordshire) Police's Witney Station under D . Church, Morse investigates a suspicious suicide during an Oxford parade, a missing Oxfordshire girl, and the theft of historical artifacts from a college. A beauty pageant and local by-election draw Morse into disagreement wi
In May 1966, after returning from several months light duty spent at County (Oxfordshire) Police's Witney Station under D . Church, Morse investigates a suspicious suicide during an Oxford parade, a missing Oxfordshire girl, and the theft of historical artifacts from a college. A beauty pageant and local by-election draw Morse into disagreement wi
No.
overall
In May 1966, after returning from several months light duty spent at County (Oxfordshire) Police's Witney Station under D . Church, Morse investigates a suspicious suicide during an Oxford parade, a missing Oxfordshire girl, and the theft of historical artifacts from a college. A beauty pageant and local by-election draw Morse into disagreement wi
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
series
2
Title
"Nocturne"
Directed by
Giuseppe Capotondi
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
6 April 2014 (2014-04-06)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
6
In July 1966 at the Museum of Natural History, almost empty save for some schoolgirls, Adrian Weiss, a specialist in heraldry and genealogy, is murdered. The girls are summer boarders at a nearby school, who stay because they are unable to join their families for the summer holidays. Some of them play pranks based on the story of the family that or
In July 1966 at the Museum of Natural History, almost empty save for some schoolgirls, Adrian Weiss, a specialist in heraldry and genealogy, is murdered. The girls are summer boarders at a nearby school, who stay because they are unable to join their families for the summer holidays. Some of them play pranks based on the story of the family that or
No.
overall
In July 1966 at the Museum of Natural History, almost empty save for some schoolgirls, Adrian Weiss, a specialist in heraldry and genealogy, is murdered. The girls are summer boarders at a nearby school, who stay because they are unable to join their families for the summer holidays. Some of them play pranks based on the story of the family that or
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
series
3
Title
"Sway"
Directed by
Andy Wilson
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
13 April 2014 (2014-04-13)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
6
In the period before Remembrance Sunday in November 1966, a housewife found strangled with a silk stocking in her own home becomes the third such death in Oxford in a month. All of the women are married and alone, and their wedding rings are missing. Morse traces the stockings to the sole local retailer, Burridges Department Store. Another of their
In the period before Remembrance Sunday in November 1966, a housewife found strangled with a silk stocking in her own home becomes the third such death in Oxford in a month. All of the women are married and alone, and their wedding rings are missing. Morse traces the stockings to the sole local retailer, Burridges Department Store. Another of their
No.
overall
In the period before Remembrance Sunday in November 1966, a housewife found strangled with a silk stocking in her own home becomes the third such death in Oxford in a month. All of the women are married and alone, and their wedding rings are missing. Morse traces the stockings to the sole local retailer, Burridges Department Store. Another of their
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
series
4
Title
"Neverland"
Directed by
Geoffrey Sax
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
20 April 2014 (2014-04-20)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV +1
6
In December 1966, a boy with a brutal father is reported missing from his home. The body of a journalist is found on a railway line, and within days an escaped convict with only a month of his sentence remaining is found dead. The two men have connections with Blenheim Vale, a disused correctional facility for boys in Kidlington, soon to be redevel
In December 1966, a boy with a brutal father is reported missing from his home. The body of a journalist is found on a railway line, and within days an escaped convict with only a month of his sentence remaining is found dead. The two men have connections with Blenheim Vale, a disused correctional facility for boys in Kidlington, soon to be redevel
No.
overall
In December 1966, a boy with a brutal father is reported missing from his home. The body of a journalist is found on a railway line, and within days an escaped convict with only a month of his sentence remaining is found dead. The two men have connections with Blenheim Vale, a disused correctional facility for boys in Kidlington, soon to be redevel
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) includes ITV HD and ITV +1 | |
| 6 | 1 | "Trove" | Kristoffer Nyholm | Russell Lewis | 30 March 2014 (2014-03-30) | 7 | |
| In May 1966, after returning from several months light duty spent at County (Oxfordshire) Police's Witney Station under D . Church, Morse investigates a suspicious suicide during an Oxford parade, a missing Oxfordshire girl, and the theft of historical artifacts from a college. A beauty pageant and local by-election draw Morse into disagreement wi | |||||||
| 7 | 2 | "Nocturne" | Giuseppe Capotondi | Russell Lewis | 6 April 2014 (2014-04-06) | 6 | |
| In July 1966 at the Museum of Natural History, almost empty save for some schoolgirls, Adrian Weiss, a specialist in heraldry and genealogy, is murdered. The girls are summer boarders at a nearby school, who stay because they are unable to join their families for the summer holidays. Some of them play pranks based on the story of the family that or | |||||||
| 8 | 3 | "Sway" | Andy Wilson | Russell Lewis | 13 April 2014 (2014-04-13) | 6 | |
| In the period before Remembrance Sunday in November 1966, a housewife found strangled with a silk stocking in her own home becomes the third such death in Oxford in a month. All of the women are married and alone, and their wedding rings are missing. Morse traces the stockings to the sole local retailer, Burridges Department Store. Another of their | |||||||
| 9 | 4 | "Neverland" | Geoffrey Sax | Russell Lewis | 20 April 2014 (2014-04-20) | 6 | |
| In December 1966, a boy with a brutal father is reported missing from his home. The body of a journalist is found on a railway line, and within days an escaped convict with only a month of his sentence remaining is found dead. The two men have connections with Blenheim Vale, a disused correctional facility for boys in Kidlington, soon to be redevel | |||||||
· Episodes › Series 3 (2016)
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
series
1
Title
"Ride"
Directed by
Sandra Goldbacher
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
3 January 2016 (2016-01-03)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV+1
6
March 1967. Disillusioned after spending time in prison following his last case, even though exonerated, Morse ponders his future with the police. Having relocated to an isolated lakefront cottage, Morse takes up with some wealthy friends from his Oxford days and is befriended by unhappy millionaire Joss Bixby. At a funfair on Cowley Green a young
March 1967. Disillusioned after spending time in prison following his last case, even though exonerated, Morse ponders his future with the police. Having relocated to an isolated lakefront cottage, Morse takes up with some wealthy friends from his Oxford days and is befriended by unhappy millionaire Joss Bixby. At a funfair on Cowley Green a young
No.
overall
March 1967. Disillusioned after spending time in prison following his last case, even though exonerated, Morse ponders his future with the police. Having relocated to an isolated lakefront cottage, Morse takes up with some wealthy friends from his Oxford days and is befriended by unhappy millionaire Joss Bixby. At a funfair on Cowley Green a young
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
series
2
Title
"Arcadia"
Directed by
Bryn Higgins
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
10 January 2016 (2016-01-10)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV+1
7
April 1967. The death of artist Simon Hallward in a horrendous house fire leaves Oxford City Police baffled as to the cause of the blaze. Morse and Thursday visit a cult-like commune Hallward had left several months prior. A young woman dies of a ‘stomach bug’ that has seen half of Chief Superintendent Bright’s men go on sick leave. Tainted food so
April 1967. The death of artist Simon Hallward in a horrendous house fire leaves Oxford City Police baffled as to the cause of the blaze. Morse and Thursday visit a cult-like commune Hallward had left several months prior. A young woman dies of a ‘stomach bug’ that has seen half of Chief Superintendent Bright’s men go on sick leave. Tainted food so
No.
overall
April 1967. The death of artist Simon Hallward in a horrendous house fire leaves Oxford City Police baffled as to the cause of the blaze. Morse and Thursday visit a cult-like commune Hallward had left several months prior. A young woman dies of a ‘stomach bug’ that has seen half of Chief Superintendent Bright’s men go on sick leave. Tainted food so
12
12
No.
overall
12
No. in
series
3
Title
"Prey"
Directed by
Lawrence Gough
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
17 January 2016 (2016-01-17)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV+1
6
Early June 1967. The missing persons case of Danish au pair Ingrid Hjort reminds Thursday of a similar disappearance that took place exactly four years before. A search for a missing young man results in a gruesome finding – his severed arm. A birdwatcher's campsite is deserted – his tent and sleeping bag are shredded – and something kills a nearby
Early June 1967. The missing persons case of Danish au pair Ingrid Hjort reminds Thursday of a similar disappearance that took place exactly four years before. A search for a missing young man results in a gruesome finding – his severed arm. A birdwatcher's campsite is deserted – his tent and sleeping bag are shredded – and something kills a nearby
No.
overall
Early June 1967. The missing persons case of Danish au pair Ingrid Hjort reminds Thursday of a similar disappearance that took place exactly four years before. A search for a missing young man results in a gruesome finding – his severed arm. A birdwatcher's campsite is deserted – his tent and sleeping bag are shredded – and something kills a nearby
13
13
No.
overall
13
No. in
series
4
Title
"Coda"
Directed by
Oliver Blackburn
Written by
Russell Lewis
Original release date
24 January 2016 (2016-01-24)
UK viewers (millions)
includes ITV HD and ITV+1
6
Mid June 1967. Gangland loyalties are tested when criminals vie to replace their dead boss Harry Rose. Police loyalties are tested when Fred Thursday is suspended for hitting an informant. Morse's loyalty to his old Oxford tutor unearths a possible connection to the murder of a businessman. Staff loyalties at the bank where Joan Thursday works are
Mid June 1967. Gangland loyalties are tested when criminals vie to replace their dead boss Harry Rose. Police loyalties are tested when Fred Thursday is suspended for hitting an informant. Morse's loyalty to his old Oxford tutor unearths a possible connection to the murder of a businessman. Staff loyalties at the bank where Joan Thursday works are
No.
overall
Mid June 1967. Gangland loyalties are tested when criminals vie to replace their dead boss Harry Rose. Police loyalties are tested when Fred Thursday is suspended for hitting an informant. Morse's loyalty to his old Oxford tutor unearths a possible connection to the murder of a businessman. Staff loyalties at the bank where Joan Thursday works are
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) includes ITV HD and ITV+1 | |
| 10 | 1 | "Ride" | Sandra Goldbacher | Russell Lewis | 3 January 2016 (2016-01-03) | 6 | |
| March 1967. Disillusioned after spending time in prison following his last case, even though exonerated, Morse ponders his future with the police. Having relocated to an isolated lakefront cottage, Morse takes up with some wealthy friends from his Oxford days and is befriended by unhappy millionaire Joss Bixby. At a funfair on Cowley Green a young | |||||||
| 11 | 2 | "Arcadia" | Bryn Higgins | Russell Lewis | 10 January 2016 (2016-01-10) | 7 | |
| April 1967. The death of artist Simon Hallward in a horrendous house fire leaves Oxford City Police baffled as to the cause of the blaze. Morse and Thursday visit a cult-like commune Hallward had left several months prior. A young woman dies of a ‘stomach bug’ that has seen half of Chief Superintendent Bright’s men go on sick leave. Tainted food so | |||||||
| 12 | 3 | "Prey" | Lawrence Gough | Russell Lewis | 17 January 2016 (2016-01-17) | 6 | |
| Early June 1967. The missing persons case of Danish au pair Ingrid Hjort reminds Thursday of a similar disappearance that took place exactly four years before. A search for a missing young man results in a gruesome finding – his severed arm. A birdwatcher's campsite is deserted – his tent and sleeping bag are shredded – and something kills a nearby | |||||||
| 13 | 4 | "Coda" | Oliver Blackburn | Russell Lewis | 24 January 2016 (2016-01-24) | 6 | |
| Mid June 1967. Gangland loyalties are tested when criminals vie to replace their dead boss Harry Rose. Police loyalties are tested when Fred Thursday is suspended for hitting an informant. Morse's loyalty to his old Oxford tutor unearths a possible connection to the murder of a businessman. Staff loyalties at the bank where Joan Thursday works are | |||||||
References
- First appearances of Shaun Evans as DC Endeavour Morse (later DS Endeavour Morse), Roger Allam as DI Fred Thursday, Jame
- First appearances of Anton Lesser as CS Reginald Bright, Sean Rigby as PC Jim Strange (later DS Jim Strange) and Jack La
- First appearances of Caroline O’Neill as Win Thursday, Sara Vickers as Joan Thursday and Jack Bannon as Sam Thursday.
- The plot draws heavily on The Lion in Winter and the Plantagenet family, with the firm owned by the Broom family (referr
- Filming took place at Bearwood House, Sindlesham.
- Last appearance of Jack Laskey as DS Peter Jakes and first appearance of Dakota Blue Richards as WPC Shirley Trewlove.
- Jack Bannon as Sam Thursday is absent in this series.
- First appearance of Lewis Peek as DC George Fancy.
- Shaun Evans also plays the explorer on the screen in 'The Pharaoh's Curse'.
- Guest appearance of Simon Harrison as DI Ronnie Box.
- Last appearance of Jack Bannon as Sam Thursday. Caroline Goodall appears as Lady Bayswater, a former Nazi sympathizer. A
- Last appearances of Lewis Peek as DC George Fancy and Dakota Blue Richards as WPC Shirley Trewlove.
- First appearances of Simon Harrison as DCI Ronnie Box and Richard Riddell as DS Alan Jago.
- This episode features the guest appearance of Thunderbirds-style Supermarionation puppets.
- Chigton Green is a combination of town names and eponymous children's television programmes 'Camberwick Green' (1966), '
- Last appearances of Simon Harrison as DI Ronnie Box and Richard Riddell as DS Alan Jago.
- Sara Vickers as Joan Thursday is absent in this series.
- The life insurance scheme would not have been permitted under British law in 1970. It was not until the mid 1990s that v
- Sara Vickers as Joan Thursday returns in this series.
- Simon Harrison as Ronnie Box and Jack Bannon as Sam Thursday both return in this series.