Season 5

Season 5 (1998)

Wycliffe gradually recovers from his injuries and begins to take on cases again. Whilst trying to solve a number of particularly complex murders, he is also forced to defend his reputation as photographs sent to the police threaten his good name.




Episodes List

Ep.1 On Offer

Air Date: 1998-05-17

In a police nursing home, Wycliffe ponders the future after the attempt on his life. Meanwhile, Kersey investigates a salmon poacher's suspicious death. Acting DCI Lane is tempted to move on and up.

Ep.2 Time Out

Air Date: 1998-05-24

A prostitute tells Kersey that a customer has killed one of her colleagues.

Ep.3 Standing Stone

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The wife of one of Kersey's friend goes missing after an evening class and the tutor is found murdered.

Ep.4 Feeding the Rat

Air Date: 1998-07-06

A climber dies after a cliff fall and a witness claims that his climbing partner is responsible.

Ep.5 Scope

Air Date: 1998-06-21

A Policeman is murdered and orders Wycliffe to avoid any scandal made difficult by the Officers wife was having an affair with another Officer.

Ep.6 Land's End

Air Date: 1998-07-05

Wycliffe is accused of taking bribes and is suspended.