Wycliffe
Series Overview
Wycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced by HTV and broadcast on the ITV Network, following a pilot episode on 7 August 1993, between 24 July 1994 and 5 July 1998. The series was filmed in Cornwall, with a production office in Truro. Music for the series was composed by Nigel Hess and was awarded the Royal Television Society award for the best television theme. Wycliffe is played by Jack Shepherd, assisted by DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane. Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements. In later seasons, the tone becomes more naturalistic and there is more emphasis on internal politics within the police.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 36 Episodes
50 min per episode
1994 – 1998
Premiered: Sun, Jul 24, 1994
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 4: “Feeding the Rat”
A climber dies after a cliff fall and a witness claims that his climbing partner is responsible.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wycliffe (1993 ITV TV Series) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-18
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.J. Burley
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Wycliffe about?
Wycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced by HTV and broadcast on the ITV Network, following a pilot episode on 7 August 1993, between 24 July 1994 and 5 July 1998. The series was filmed in Cornwall, with a production office in Truro. Music for the series was composed by Nigel Hess and was awarded the Royal Television Society award for the best television theme. Wycliffe is played by Jack Shepherd, assisted by DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane. Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements. In later seasons, the tone becomes more naturalistic and there is more emphasis on internal politics within the police.
How many seasons does Wycliffe have?
Wycliffe comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Wycliffe?
Key cast members in Wycliffe include Jack Shepherd, Jimmy Yuill, Helen Masters.
Who created or directed Wycliffe?
Wycliffe was developed and directed by W.J. Burley.