Inspector Morse: Deceived by Flight

Series 3, episode 3

Directed by
Anthony Simmons

Originally Aired On: Wednesday, 18 January 1989

The members of an Oxford old boys' cricket team gather for their annual match, unaware that death is waiting at the crease to bowl one of them out for good. Morse sets out to find the culprit - helped as ever by the faithful Lewis, who demonstrates unexpected skill on the pitch. John Thaw, Kevin Whately and Sharon Maughan star in an episode scripted by Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella

Cast

Image for John ThawJohn Thaw...Chief Inspector Morse
Image for Kevin WhatelyKevin Whately...Det. Sgt. Robert Lewis
Amanda Hillwood...Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist
Norman Rodway...Roland Marshall
Image for Sharon MaughanSharon Maughan...Kate Donn
Daniel Massey...Anthony Donn
Jane Booker...Philippa Foster
Image for Nicky HensonNicky Henson...Vince Cranston
Bryan Pringle...Barker
Geoffrey Beevers...Peter Foster
Image for Nathaniel ParkerNathaniel Parker...Jamie Jasper
Stephen Moore...Radio Producer
Peter Amory...DC Hilaire
Martin Chamberlain...Clarets' Captain
Adam Tomlinson...Clarets' Batsman
Kit Jackson...Clarets' Player
Charles Collingwood...Cassidy Clarets' Fast Bowler
Andrew Paul...Suspect Interviewee
Ann Bryson...Radio Producer's P.A.
Elin Jenkins...WPC
David Shaw Parker...Forensic Sergeant
John Patrick...Patrol Officer
Brian Johnston...Cricket Commentator
Chris Burt
Colin Dexter...Man Walking Behind Lewis and Roland in College
Anthony Simmons
Image for Anthony MinghellaAnthony Minghella