New series of inspector lewis commissioned by itv telly. Although audiences will no doubt clamor for more, kevin whately is happily saying farewell to inspector robbie lewis, the character he has been playing for. This is the 2015 version of this story click here for the 2020 edition fun fact. Furthermore, the new episodes will flip the dynamic. For instance new episodes or start of a new season. Spinoff of the series inspector morse follows former sergeant robert robbie lewis, who has been promoted to detective inspector. Following the conclusion of the series, whately reprised the role as the lead character. Kevin whately as detective inspector robert lewis 20062015. Over 33 episodes, he solves some seriously grisly crimes in oxford, a city he once denounced after university, and. Although lewis s given name is robert robbie, he was rarely referred to as anything but sergeant lewis or. He often shows an uncanny intuition in solving murder cases. Watch lewis episodes online season 9 2015 tv guide. Itv detective drama lewis, which stars kevin whately and laurence fox, will end next week.
In the us, the final season, starring kevin whately and laurence fox. Nov 03, 2015 because pbs combined the second and third uk series into one season, the final season of inspector lewis will, on pbs, be referred to as season eight. Bill young inspector robert robbie lewis and detective sergeant james hathaway will return for a ninth series later this year with six new episodes airing as three, 2part episodes on pbs according to itv. Feb 12, 2014 the original assumption that lewis would wrap things up at the end of last year seemed pretty logical, particularly given that star whatley has been quite vocal about wanting to do other things after twenty years of playing lewis, first on inspector morse and then its spinoff series. Thats why the news out of itv yesterday was more than welcome news. Together with his partner, detective sergeant james hathaway, they take on the elite criminal underworld of oxford, england, relying on lewis instinct and hathaways intellect.
Kevin whatley and laurence fox in inspector lewis photo. In four new episodes, lewis and his young partner ds hathaway continue solving cases in the seemingly perfect academic haven of oxford. Itv confirms a ninth season of inspector lewis telly. Itvs inspector morse spinoff lewis is to return for an eighth series, despite seemingly ending last year. Inspector lewis, season 7, episode 1 on masterpiece.
October 6, 2015 in the season 9 premiere, faced with the seemingly impossible task of identifying the remains of a body discovered in a well, lewis has also got to contend with new boss chief. So, inspector lewis has left the country, having solved his 33 rd and final mystery. Uk network itv has announced that a ninth series of inspector lewis has been commissioned. First look at inspector lewis season 9 telly visions. Following the conclusion of the series, whately reprised the.
Widowed after his wife was killed in a hitandrun car collision, inspector lewis is a workaholic. May 06, 2016 the inspector lewis tv show on pbs announces the eighth and final season premieres sunday, august 7, 2016 at 9. A spinoff of the popular series inspector morse, a special twohour drama picked up five years after the series ended. Lewis is a british television detective drama produced for itv. Itv confirmed lewis would end with a twopart episode called what lies tangled. A spinoff of inspector morse, detective inspector robbie lewis kevin whately, returns to oxford with a new partner in detective sergeant james hathaway laurence fox after his wifes death and working in the virgin islands for five years. It is a spinoff from inspector morse and, like that series, it is set in oxford. The investigation implicates a senior university fig. Kevin whately and laurence fox are set to reprise their roles as the perfect detective team solving murders against the backdrop of the beautiful university spires of oxford when lewis returns in 2014 with lewiss instinct for tracking murderers and unraveling motives and with cambridge graduate james. The complete series dvd original uk version,inspector robert lewis steps out of the shadow of his mentorthe inimitable inspector morsein this highlyacclaimed series. The series follows di lewis and ds hathaway who was later promoted to di in the eighth series in the idyllic city of oxford, as they try to solve the.
Inspector lewis wont return for more episodes, but. In this episode, kevin whately reminisces about playing robbie lewis for the past 30 years, and recalls the dramatic series finalebombs, goodbyes, and all. Itv confirms a ninth season of inspector lewis 4172015 in drama by lacy baugher. Spoiler alert the first episode of inspector lewiss ninth series, appropriately, begins at an archaeological dig. The inspector lewis tv show on pbs announces the eighth and final season premieres sunday, august 7, 2016 at 9. Nov 02, 2015 lewis stars kevin whately and laurence fox are to bow out of the popular crime drama after nearly 10 years. Nov 03, 2015 whately has been playing lewis for 30 years first in inspector morse, then in his own show from 2005 following the death of morse actor john thaw. Lewis airs its final episode but have we really seen the last of. It stars kevin whately, laurence fox and angela griffin as detectives robert lewis, james hathaway and lizzie maddox, with griffin joining the show in 2014.
Detective sergeantdetective inspector robert robbie lewis is a fictional character in the. Returning to work after a long bereavement leave, a police inspector s oldschool ways are challenged by a younger, universityeducated partner. The sidekick to morse, lewis is a detective sergeant in the thames valley police, and appears in all morse novels. Lewis stars kevin whately and laurence fox are to bow out of the popular crime drama after nearly 10 years. Best tv murder mysteries to stream and binge watch 2015. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kevin whately returns as inspector lewis for a fifth season of the popular detective series. Because pbs combined the second and third uk series into one season, the final season of inspector lewis will, on pbs, be referred to as season eight. With kevin whately, laurence fox, clare holman, rebecca front.
After eight seasons, the british detective series inspector lewis has come to an end. Inspector robert lewis steps out of the shadow of his mentor the inimitable inspector morse in this highlyacclaimed series. Theyre looking for a body in a well, and a body they find, rather newer than expected. So, inspector lewis has left the country, having solved his 33rd and final mystery. Lewis set for final case as kevin whately and laurence fox. Inspector robert lewis and sergeant james hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of oxford throw at them. In the case of lewis, there isnt a mystery fan anywhere that thought it was time when inspector robert robbie lewis retired after seven series. Choose per series where you want be kept informed of. Jan 29, 2006 lewis is a british television detective drama produced for itv. The ninth and final season of inspector lewis, three featurelength episodes beginning sunday on pbss masterpiece mystery.
Inspector robert lewis steps out of the shadow of his mentorthe inimitable inspector morsein this highlyacclaimed series. Murderers in scholarly oxford cant outsmart this detective. Returning to work after a long bereavement leave, a police inspectors oldschool ways are challenged by a younger, universityeducated partner. Featuring christopher eccleston doctor who and zoe wanamaker gormenghast. Series 8 dvd, 2016 at the best online prices at ebay. Catch all 33 beguiling mysteries, from the pilot to the series finale, in inspector lewis. Kevin whately, laurence fox, rebecca front, clare holman, chris wilson, colin dexter, christopher fosh, ben loydholmes, rachael stirling, greg bennett, kevin whately. He is the father of two children, including daughter lynn who is married and has a baby at one point in the series. Laura hobson, likewise reprising her role from inspector morse and from the seventh season, angela griffin as ds lizzie maddox. Lewis, hathaway and maddox are back with a brand news series of of lewis, tuesdays at 9pm to investigate more murder mysteries against.
Whately has been playing lewis for 30 years first in inspector morse, then in his own show from 2005 following the death of morse actor john thaw. Kevin whately as inspector lewis, oxford, august 2015. Learn more about inspector lewis, season 7, episode 1 on masterpiece. The following is a list of episodes for the british drama lewis that first aired in 2006. Inspector morse, series 6 1992 inspector morse, series 3 1989 inspector morse, series 4. Oct 07, 2015 the first episode of inspector lewis s ninth series, appropriately, begins at an archaeological dig. Detective sergeantdetective inspector robert robbie lewis is a fictional character in the inspector morse crime novels by colin dexter. Lewis is a british detective drama television series that aired between 2006 and 2015.
Inspector robert lewis and sergeant james hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of. Despite the fact that many assumed last years seventh season of hit series inspector lewis would be the shows swan song it turns out thats not actually true itv announced that an eighth series of lewis has been officially commissioned, and stars kevin whatley and laurence fox will both be back. Inspector morse john thaw and lewis kevin whately are up against some remarkable murders including an 18yearold murder case and a trip to australia. In the television adaptation, inspector morse, he is played by kevin whately. It is now continuing in its own series, with lewis and hathaway investigating in morses old stomping ground of oxford. Detective inspector lewis and detective sergeant james hathaway are coming back. Lewis airs its final episode but have we really seen the. But beware as the inspector lewis series 8 is the same as this full uk series 7 version an. Together with his partner, detective sergeant james hathaway, they take on the elite criminal underworld of oxford, england, relying on lewis instinct and hathaway s intellect. Lewis is a sergeant on the staff of the thames valley police in oxford, england, and in inspector morse is assistant to the eponymous detective chief inspector morse.
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