I think John Shrapnel plays Morse quite well and it was a pity the BBC didn't make more episodes. Clive Merrison was the definitive Sherlock Holmes on radio as Jeremy Brett was the definitive on screen portrayal. Like Roger Allam, John Shrapnel was in an ever dwindling line of actors who have great distinctive voices.
Saturday Playhouse : The Wench Is Dead First broadcast Saturday 21st March 1992, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse tackles an unusual case in this dramatisation of the 1989 Gold Dagger Winner for best crime novel of the year. The RSC's John Shrapnel plays Morse, in a case that finds him hospitalised and probing a crime that occurred over a century before. Musical theme by Wilfredo Acosta. Dramatised by Guy Meredith. Director - Ned Chaillet. Inspector Morse: John Shrapnel Sergeant Lewis: Robert Glenister Colonel Deniston: Garard Green Christine Greenaway: Joanna Myers Waggie Greenaway: Peter Penry-Jones Sister Maclean: Kate Binchy Nurse Fiona: Siriol Jenkins Consultant: John Church Inspector Mulvaney: Joe Dunlop WPC: Ann Windsor Houseman: Peter Gunn Prosecuting Counsel: John Samson Joanna Franks: Melinda Walker Donovan: Ken Cumberlidge Oldfleld: Paul Copley Musson: David Learner Wooton: Neil Roberts Anna: Melanie Hudson Landlord: Jonathan Adams
I don’t agree. There’s a style to his character that John Thaw didn’t explore in the same way. I admire John Thaw as well and think they both make admiral presentations.
@@janegriffiths7733 I think you're right. John Thaw appeared on stage, in films, and on television but not (someone correct me if I'm wrong) in any radio dramas.
From the original 'Morse' TV programmes, " The dead of Jericho " [ fifth book ], John Thaw's TV Morse was very different to Dexter's vision - Lewis was older than Morse, Morse was a smoker, and, of course 'the car' was a blue Lancia. In the later books, they started to gradually twist them round to ape the TV series.
Perhaps he meant only on TV. Since these are from '92, Dexter clearly signed off on these radio versions. I think Shrapnel does a great job, and I'm glad to have another interpretation.
These productions are absolutely amazing. The quality of the stories and acting is outstanding . Timeless!!
BBC quality actors and recording. Brilliant writing.
A brilliant drama with top notch actors.
I. Am. Spent. This story is an epic telling 😮
Great story. Well told 😊
I think John Shrapnel plays Morse quite well and it was a pity the BBC didn't make more episodes. Clive Merrison was the definitive Sherlock Holmes on radio as Jeremy Brett was the definitive on screen portrayal. Like Roger Allam, John Shrapnel was in an ever dwindling line of actors who have great distinctive voices.
I totally agree with you when it comes to Clive Merrison playing SH, he's amazing in the role.
Ty!
Saturday Playhouse : The Wench Is Dead
First broadcast Saturday 21st March 1992, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4
Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse tackles an unusual case in this dramatisation of the 1989 Gold Dagger Winner for best crime novel of the year.
The RSC's John Shrapnel plays Morse, in a case that finds him hospitalised and probing a crime that occurred over a century before.
Musical theme by Wilfredo Acosta.
Dramatised by Guy Meredith.
Director - Ned Chaillet.
Inspector Morse: John Shrapnel
Sergeant Lewis: Robert Glenister
Colonel Deniston: Garard Green
Christine Greenaway: Joanna Myers
Waggie Greenaway: Peter Penry-Jones
Sister Maclean: Kate Binchy
Nurse Fiona: Siriol Jenkins
Consultant: John Church
Inspector Mulvaney: Joe Dunlop
WPC: Ann Windsor
Houseman: Peter Gunn
Prosecuting Counsel: John Samson
Joanna Franks: Melinda Walker
Donovan: Ken Cumberlidge
Oldfleld: Paul Copley
Musson: David Learner
Wooton: Neil Roberts
Anna: Melanie Hudson
Landlord: Jonathan Adams
Only John Thaw was Inspector Morse. No one else could come close.
Did you listen to this? What's it like being right all the time? Tw at.
Well I don't think John Thaw did any radio dramas of Morse,no pleasing some people
I don’t agree. There’s a style to his character that John Thaw didn’t explore in the same way. I admire John Thaw as well and think they both make admiral presentations.
Disagree, this actor has a wonderful voice, John thaw was great too, but I like this actor just as much.
@@janegriffiths7733 I think you're right. John Thaw appeared on stage, in films, and on television but not (someone correct me if I'm wrong) in any radio dramas.
A Synopsis will help
No spoilers in what I posted above - but see Wikipedia for all the plot details.
Why is this even possible when Colin Dexter clearly expressed in his Will that no one other than John Thaw was to ever play Morse???
Are you joking? This was on radio in 92.
What an odd stipulation, since Dexter died 15 years AFTER Thaw.
He's clearly saying that his work should never be interpreted outside of the books.
From the original 'Morse' TV programmes, " The dead of Jericho " [ fifth book ], John Thaw's TV Morse was very different to Dexter's vision - Lewis was older than Morse, Morse was a smoker, and, of course 'the car' was a blue Lancia. In the later books, they started to gradually twist them round to ape the TV series.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks so much!
Perhaps he meant only on TV. Since these are from '92, Dexter clearly signed off on these radio versions. I think Shrapnel does a great job, and I'm glad to have another interpretation.