Wycliffe (1994)
Wycliffe is a 1994 crime series created by W.J. Burley. It stars Jack Shepherd, Jimmy Yuill and Helen Masters.
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.
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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.
When was Wycliffe released?
Wycliffe was released on 24 July 1994.
How many episodes does Wycliffe have?
Wycliffe has 36 episodes across 5 seasons.
Who made Wycliffe?
Wycliffe was created by W.J. Burley.
Where can I watch Wycliffe?
Wycliffe is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Peacock Premium.
Where to watch Wycliffe
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Cast
- Jack Shepherd as Detective Superintendent Wycliffe
- Jimmy Yuill as DI Doug Kersey
- Helen Masters as DI Lucy Lane
- Tim Wylton as Franks
- Aaron Harris as DS Dixon
- Adam Barker as DC Potter
- Lynn Farleigh as Helen Wycliffe
- Michael Attwell as DCC Stevens
- Charlie Hayes as Ruth Wycliffe
- Gregory Chisholm as David Wycliffe
- Cristian Solimeno as DC Hall
- Edward Clayton as Sgt. Cannon
