visitor's counter

For some reason my visitor's counter which was at the foot of the blog stopped working, so i've install a new one which is now at the top of the left hand side of my blog, which means i don't know how many folk have been on here since 2008 when i started it. So now it starts from today!

Filming starts on Morse prequel

Sorry everyone i haven't been around for awhile, been having a few blog problems but hopefully all sorted out now!


Principle filming has now started on ITV’s Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour, which stars Shaun Evans as the young Morse, the role made famous by John Thaw.

Earlier this month the broadcaster announced the one-off drama’s plot would give viewers an insight into the origins of the detective, his love of crosswords, classical music, real ale and classic cars.

Set in 1965, the story follows the hunt for a missing schoolgirl which draws Detective Constable Endeavour Morse back to Oxford – the place which will ultimately shape and define his destiny.


The two-hour drama has been written by Morse writer and Lewis creator Russell Lewis.

Deep in a full-blown murder investigation and led by Detective Inspector Fred Thursday (Roger Allam), Endeavour finds himself side-lined, discredited and at a dead end.

Facing down the demons of his past, Endeavour begins his own quest in pursuit of justice, risking all in the hunt for a truth that will haunt him for the rest of his days.

Joining Evans and Hallam are Charlie Creed Miles (Harry Brown), Richard Lintern, James Bradshaw and Thaw’s daughter Abigail.

Executive Producer Damien Timmer said: “We’re delighted Russell has written this brilliant one off drama for ITV. It’s a sharp and revealing script which gives us a new perspective on this legendary detective.”

Endeavour will air next year to mark the 25th anniversary of the very first episode of Morse.

Sorry for not being around

Hello everyone
I just hope this works as my blog has been playing up, where it won't let me post anything.

I'm sorry I've not posted for quite sometime but I wasn't very well in March/April then when I was feeling better the blog wouldn't let me on.

I hope to be posting again soon
Take care everyone

LEGENDARY detective Inspector Morse is coming back - as a young upstart copper

Just received the following article in my email box and thought some of you might be interested! Sorry i haven't been around much lately i've not been too well, but i hope to be back on board soon.

The Sun
By Colin Roberson
Friday 29th April 2011
ITV is making a prequel to the long-running series which ended 11 years ago with the death of the grumpy tec, played by the late John Thaw.

Writer Colin Dexter, 80, who dreamed up the Oxford cop for a series of novels, is an adviser for the new one-off drama.

It will focus on the young Endeavour Morse as he earns his stripes with Thames Valley Police. It is also likely to chart real ale and opera-loving Morse's stint at Oxford University and his time in the Army.

A show source said: "There is a whole rich seam of potential stories about Morse's personal life that we can mine.

"Colin Dexter did not give away huge amounts about Morse's past, preferring to make him an enigmatic character.

"He didn't even let readers know his first name until late in the 12 novels he wrote about him. Colin is advising and naturally has many ideas about what should be said about Morse - or what should not be given away."

ITV has yet to start casting the title role but a production team is being assembled. The show is earmarked for screening next year as a special to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Morse episode shown in 1987.

If it goes well there is expected to be a series. It could mean the end of the current spin-off Lewis, based around Jaguar-driving Morse's sidekick, played by Kevin Whately.

Inspector Morse ran for 33 episodes over 13 years. Nearly 14million viewers tuned in for the final episode The Remorseful Day in 2000 when Morse died of a heart attack in hospital.

CBE FOR GLAMOROUS GRAN SHEILA HANCOCK

I thought some of you might find this of interest, so thought i'd post it, also sorry i haven't been around for a few days i've had ear ache and also my leg has been very sore, then the internet connection went down.

Sheila Hancock after being awarded her CBE
By Daily Express Reporter

Sheila Hancock took her family to Buckingham Palace yesterday where Prince Charles awarded her a “richly deserved” CBE.

A self-confessed fan and Palace aide also congratulated the actress. “It was lovely,” she said. Sheila, 78, was married to John Thaw, star of The Sweeney and Inspector Morse for 29 years until his death in 2002. She found fame in the sitcom The Rag Trade in the 1960s. Recently she has written bestselling memoirs and was a judge on TV’s Over The Rainbow.

Also at the Palace were Joanna, 36, her daughter with Thaw, left, and granddaughters Lola, 12, and Molly-Mae, 13.

Today's Choice - 15th March

Hello everyone, i've got two drama's for you to watch today, so hope you enjoy which ever one you decide to watch.

15th March

Inspector Morse: The Settling of the Sun

Kavanagh QC: The More Loving One

There is none tomorrow so i'll see you all back here on Thursday!

Today's Choice - 14th March

Hello everyone, here is today's choice for you, enjoy!

14th March

The Avengers: Esprit De Corps

I'll see you all tomorrow hopefully, having a few pc problems but nothing to major to worry about so far.