Inspector Lynley / Episode List

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This episode list contains all the episodes of the British crime series Inspector Lynley , sorted by the British first broadcast . The television series has six seasons with 22 episodes and two pilot episodes.

Overview

Season Number of episodes United Kingdom German-language first broadcast
Season premiere Season finale Season premiere Season finale
Pilot episodes 2 March 12, 2001 March 13, 2001 June 23, 2002 June 30, 2002
1 4th April 8, 2002 April 29, 2002 January 30, 2003 February 23, 2003
2 4th March 10, 2003 March 31, 2003 January 11, 2004 February 1, 2004
3 4th March 4, 2004 April 22, 2004 March 27, 2005 April 17, 2005
4th 4th 17th Mar 2005 31 Mar 2005 April 2, 2005 October 31, 2006
5 4th July 20, 2006 August 10, 2006 April 8, 2007 April 29, 2007
6th 2 June 9, 2007 June 16, 2007 November 11, 2007 January 13, 2008

Pilot episodes

The two pilot episodes premiered in the UK on March 12 and March 13, 2001 on BBC One . The German broadcaster ZDF showed the first broadcast on June 23 and June 30, 2002. In Austria the first broadcast took place on 22 November 2008 on ORF 2 and in Switzerland the first broadcast took place on 14 February 2005 on SRF 2 .

No.
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No.
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German title Original title First broadcast in UK German language first broadcast (D) Director script
- 1 God save this house (1) A Great Deliverance (1) March 12 2001 June 23, 2002 Richard Laxton Lizzie Mickery
Father Hart discovers the body of respected parishioner William Teys in Keldale, Yorkshire, England. His traumatized, blood-smeared 16-year-old daughter Roberta crouches next to her. Due to irregularities from the local police force, Lynley and Havers arrive from London.
- 2 God save this house (2) Great Deliverance (2) 13 Mar 2001 June 30, 2002 Richard Laxton Lizzie Mickery
Inspector Lynley believes in the daughter's innocence and, during the investigation, struggles with the fact that his love, Deborah, has married his best friend. And Sergeant Havers is struggling to find care for her dependent parents.

season 1

The first broadcast of the first season was from April 8 to April 29, 2002 on the British broadcaster BBC One. The German broadcaster ZDF broadcast the German-language first broadcast from January 30 to February 23, 2003.

No.
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No.
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German title Original title First broadcast in UK German language first broadcast (D) Director script
1 1 On honor and conscience Well Schooled in Murder Apr 8, 2002 Jan. 30, 2003 Robert Young Simon Block
13-year-old Matthew Whateley, a student at the British elite boarding school Bredgar Hall, is found naked and abused in a cemetery. Inspector Thomas Lynley initially rejects the case, but that changes when John Corntel, the teacher in charge of Bredgar Hall and housefather of the murdered boy, asks Lynley to do so. The common school days with Corntel and the spoiled students make the investigation difficult.
2 2 Nobody throw the first stone Payment in Blood Apr 15, 2002 Feb 9, 2003 Kim Flitcroft Lizzie Mickery
A prominent London theater company is rehearsing a play on the Scottish west coast. But on the first day of the rehearsal, the author Joy Sinclair is found stabbed to death. When the local police refuse to investigate, Inspector Lynley and Havers are entrusted with the case.
3 3 Because death is bitter For the sake of Elena Apr 22, 2002 Feb 16, 2003 Richard Laxton Valerie Windsor
The body of Elena Weaver, a student at St. Stephen's College, Cambridge, is found on a river island. In the course of the investigation, Lynley learns of Weaver's numerous love affairs.
4th 4th Because nobody is without guilt Missing Joseph Apr 29, 2002 Feb 23, 2003 Richard Laxton Valerie Windsor
In Winslough, Lancashire, the pastor of the small community is poisoned. The main suspicion is directed against Juliet Spence, the manager of the manor, because she has the necessary herbal knowledge. Her husband is the village policeman Steve Shepherd, so Inspector Lynley and Havers start the investigation and soon uncover a mystery from the past of the entire villagers.

season 2

It was broadcast from March 10 to March 31, 2003 on BBC One and from January 11 to February 1, 2004 on ZDF.

No.
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No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in UK German language first broadcast (D) Director script
5 1 ashes to Ashes Playing for the Ashes 10 Mar 2003 Jan. 11, 2004 Richard Spence Kate Wood
After a night fire in the cottage of businesswoman Miriam Whitelaw in Kent, the body of Kenneth Waring, a celebrated cricket champion, who was supposed to be on vacation in Greece, is found. Through the terminally ill daughter of Miriam Whitelaw, Olivia, they learn what happened that night.
6th 2 In the face of the enemy In the Presence of the Enemy 17th Mar 2003 Jan. 18, 2004 Brian Stirner Francesca Brill
The daughter of the radical and ambitious politician Eve Bowen, Charlotte, has disappeared. Eve suspects the ten-year-old's father, editor-in-chief and publisher of a daily newspaper, to be the kidnapper. When Lynley and Havers tune in, Charlotte is dead and another child has disappeared.
7th 3 Vengeance is mine A Suitable Vengeance 24 Mar 2003 Jan. 25, 2004 Edward Bennett Valerie Windsor
During the engagement weekend of Inspector Lynley and Helen Clyde with friends and family at the Howenstow family estate, the business owner Mick Cambrey is murdered in the neighboring village of Nanrunnel. Lynley and Havers begin the investigation and the clues lead to Lynley and Helen's guests in Howenstow.
8th 4th Because you don't cheat on them Deception on His Mind 31 Mar 2003 Feb. 1, 2004 Tim Leandro Valerie Windsor
Barbara Havers takes on the murder of Haytham Querashis, a member of the Pakistani community, and drives to Balford to visit her old colleague Emily Barlow, who has meanwhile been promoted to inspector.

season 3

The third season ran from March 4 to March 22, 2004 on BBC One and ZDF broadcast it from March 27 to April 17, 2005.

No.
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No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in UK German language first broadcast (D) Director script
9 1 Ingratitude is the father's reward In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner 4th Mar 2004 27 Mar 2005 Sebastian Graham-Jones Ann Marie Di Mambro
The bodies of Nicola Maiden and the art student Gerard Cole are found in a camping camp in Derbyshire. Apparently there is no connection between the two. Nicolas father describes her as an ambitious student, but Lynley quickly finds out that Nicola dropped out of her studies and made a career as a call girl. Havers was demoted to constable, but still interferes in the investigation.
10 2 You should never forget A traitor to memory 11th Mar 2004 Apr 3, 2005 Brian Stirner Kevin Clarke
The mother of the famous young violin virtuoso Gideon Martin, Eugenie Martin, is run over by a car and killed in the process. For some time now, Gideon has been mentally incapable of giving concerts and his father, Richard Martin, is cold about the death of his wife. Lynley and Havers are hindered during the investigation by Superintendent Webberley, who goes as far as to forge evidence.
11 3 For they thirst for justice A Cry for Justice 18 Mar 2004 Apr 10, 2005 Edward Bennett Valerie Windsor
Barbara Havers accidentally finds the body of Morag McNicholl dead in their apartment in Oxford and starts the investigation together with Inspector Lynley. They found 10,000 pounds in cash in a cassette in the dead man's apartment. Against Lynley's will, Havers infiltrates the elegant Oxford "Crucible Club" where the dead woman worked as a secretary.
12 4th Submit to the man If Wishes were Horses Apr 22, 2004 Apr 17, 2005 Alrick Riley Simon Booker
The appeal process of the convicted murderess Lizzie Shakespeare fails due to the opinion of the psychology professor Dermot Finnegan. She killed her husband and is serving a life sentence. Finnegan is then threatened by Lizzie's father, Noel Shakespeare, in the courtroom. The next morning Finnegan is killed in a car bomb explosion.

Season 4

BBC One broadcast the fourth season from March 17 to March 31, 2005 and from April 2 to April 23, 2006 the season was shown on ZDF.

No.
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No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in UK German language first broadcast (D) Director script
13 1 And forgive us our debts In Divine proportion 17th Mar 2005 Apr 2, 2006 Brian Stirner Julian Simpson
Inspector Lynley and the recently shot Sergeant Barbara Havers are investigating the death of Samantha Walthew, who was shot with a shotgun, in Suffolk on the east coast of England. She wanted to convert the stately Grant Priory estate into a luxury hotel.
14th 2 Because your language gives you away In The Guise of Death 14 Mar 2005 Apr 9, 2006 Nigel Douglas Simon Block
Detective Sergeant Tremayne seeks advice from fellow Inspector Lynley. He spends a few days of vacation at the Howenstow family home, which is adjacent to Tremayne's property. The horse trainer and racing stable owner Stephen Fenner was found hanged in his stable. Lynley is working with his colleague Havers, who is also in Cornwall, on the murder case.
15th 3 So that you will not be judged The Seed Of Cunning 31 Mar 2005 Apr 16, 2006 Jeremy Silberston Mark Greig
The London House of Lords bouncer Eric Ramsey was knocked down and then thrown into the Thames. When his colleague Geoffrey Cramond, with whom Ramsey had a dispute, is also murdered, there are increasing indications of a political scandal. Havers and Lynley are also shadowed.
16 4th And God was the word The Word Of God 31 Mar 2005 Apr 23, 2006 Julian Simpson Peter Jukes
The body of a man who is apparently of Arab origin is found in a container with fresh meat from Denmark. Because he was carrying a false passport, Havers and Lynley are forced to contact immigration. Inspector Lynley is working on the case with their chief investigator, Inspector Mike Brennan.

Season 5

The fifth season was broadcast from July 20 to August 10, 2006 on BBC One and from April 8 to April 29, 2007 on ZDF.

No.
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No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in UK German language first broadcast (D) Director script
17th 1 Who is without sin Natural causes July 20, 2006 Apr 8, 2007 Simon Massey Peter Jukes
Edie Covington's car is sunk in a lake and the young mother is later found dead. Meanwhile, Inspector Thomas Lynley faces a disciplinary committee in London; Inspector Fiona Knight is Barbara Havers' new manager. She is convinced that Edie's husband, Tim Sumner, killed his girlfriend out of jealousy.
18th 2 Because they should be comforted One guilty deed July 27, 2006 July 15, 2007 Jonathan Fox Bassett Mark Greig
Roger Pollard, a former criminal, was shot dead with a shot in the head on the Essex coast. After the murder of his young daughter, he wanted to testify as a key witness against his former business partner, the felon Michael Shand. He withdrew to his hometown under a false name, which only Pollard's wife Tess knew about.
19th 3 When one bears the other's burden Chinese walls Aug 3, 2006 Apr 22, 2007 Robert Bierman Ed Whitmore
The young trainee teacher Emily Procter is found with a severed carotid artery in Hyde Park, London. In Emily's apartment, Inspector Lynley and Sergeant Havers find a newly installed video security system that attracts their attention.
20th 4th Because love is as strong as death Aug 10, 2006 Apr 29, 2007 Brian Kelly Ed Whitmore and Suzie Smith
Photojournalist Peter Rooker dies shortly after being shot in the head in hospital. Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers find a press pass and an unregistered and unfired weapon on the dead man.

Season 6

The sixth season was on June 9 and June 16, 2007 on BBC One and from November 11, 2007 to January 13, 2008 to see.

No.
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No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in UK German language first broadcast (D) Director script
21st 1 Who have no peace limbo June 9, 2007 Nov 11, 2007 Robert Bierman Ed Whitmore
Justin Oborne's remains are found in an old sewer after a flood. He was last seen at the age of six when he disappeared from his own birthday party without a trace. Justin's sister is found dead in Lynley's apartment, and Detective Superintendent Michelle Tate accuses Lynley of murder.
22nd 2 Know your enemy Know Thine Enemy June 16, 2007 Jan. 13, 2008 Graham Theakston Ed Whitmore
The body of 16-year-old Sarah Middleton is found in a small forest lake. She was kidnapped on her way home from school almost two weeks ago. The autopsy reveals that Sarah was imprisoned for almost a week before she died, was sexually abused, and eventually cut her wrists. Shortly thereafter, 15-year-old Kelly Stevens disappears without a trace after a violent argument with her mother and the search for the perpetrator becomes a top priority.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. First broadcast in Germany
  2. Broadcasts on ORF 2
  3. Broadcasts on SRF two