Thaw, John 1942-2002

Overview

Works:	638 works in 1,491 publications in 1 language and 22,522 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Detective and mystery television programs Film adaptations Biographical films Television programs Television adaptations Comedy films Television cop shows Television series History
Roles:	Actor, Narrator, Performer, Author, Costume designer, Other, Artist
Classifications:	PN1992.77, 791.4572

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about John Thaw

John Thaw : the biography by Stafford Hildred( Book )
The two of us : my life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock( Recording )
John Thaw 1942-2002 : an appreciation( Book )
The Thaw family : a record compiled by Benjamin Thaw, on the occasion of the seventieth birthday of Eliza Thaw Denniston (Lyon) Fleming, November 30th, 1901( Visual )
Just me by Sheila Hancock( Recording )

John Thaw the biography by Stafford Hildred( Recording )

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Most widely held works by John Thaw

A year in Provence by Peter Mayle( Visual )

26 editions published between 1993 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Based on Peter Mayle's bestseller by the same name, it is the hilarious first year account of the Mayles' adjusting to both the idiosyncracies of the locals and the quaint traditions of this ancient and charming region

Chaplin by Richard Attenborough( Visual )

13 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in English and held by 854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Chaplin's entire life is covered in the biographical film. From his upbringings in the slums of England to his Honorary Oscar in 1972

Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian( Visual )

26 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in English and held by 770 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

As Britain stands on the brink of WWII, Tom Oakley, a cantankerous old man living a solitary life in a small village becomes the guardian of an 11-year-old evacuee of London. The two develop a bond of friendship that gives them both new hope

Inspector Morse, dead on time collection set( Visual )

19 editions published between 1990 and 2005 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Inspector Morse and his partner solve mysteries and bring murderers to justice

Inspector Morse, the infernal serpent collection set( Visual )

23 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in English and held by 560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Inspector Morse and his partner solve mysteries and bring murderers to justice

The remorseful day by Colin Dexter( Visual )

26 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In this last Morse dramatization, an ailing Inspector Morse returns to work to investigate new evidence that has surfaced regarding the brutal murder of the agreeably flirtatious nurse who attended to him when he was in the hospital

Inspector Morse( Visual )

21 editions published between 1991 and 2011 in English and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In Episode 1 of the series, Inspector Morse, who never quite finds romance, thinks that at last things will turn out differently. He meets the beautiful Anne Stavely, but it is a love not destined to be when Anne is found hanging from a beam under mysterious circumstances. Morse suspects murder and sets out to discover the truth with the help of Sergeant Lewis

The last enemy by John Thaw( Visual )

16 editions published between 1988 and 2011 in English and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Inspector Morse is back in Oxford when a body is found in the canal and the only clue to its identity points to a connection with one of the colleges

Monsignor Renard by John Thaw( Visual )

6 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Monsignor Renard tells the story of the German occupation of France during World War II through the eyes and experiences of a humble and extraordinary priest-- whose beliefs are tested to the breaking point

Last seen wearing( Visual )

15 editions published between 1992 and 2007 in English and held by 342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Inspector Morse returns when a schoolgirl from a wealthy family is missing. Morse is convinced she has been murdered and his investigations reveal that there is more going on at her exclusive school than meets the eye. But before he has unravelled the mystery, he finds another murder on his hands

The ghost in the machine( Visual )

14 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and held by 314 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Valuable paintings are stolen from the estate of Sir Julius Hanbury, and when Sir Julius himself disappears Morse and Sergeant Lewis are called upon to investigate the minds and morals of the aristocracy to solve the mystery

The Wolvercote tongue( Visual )

10 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in English and held by 312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A precious jewel known as The Wolvercote tongue is missing and its owner has been found dead in a hotel room. Morse suspects foul play, despite the pathologist's report that she died of a heart attack

The settling of the sun by Colin Dexter( Visual )

17 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in English and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Morse is back at his Alma Mater when he is invited to present the trophy to the winner of a crossword competition at Oxford and a student attending the dinner is murdered

Deceived by flight( Visual )

10 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and held by 293 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sergeant Lewis gets to display his cricketing skills as a sub with the Clarets XI old boys' team when they gather for their annual match at Oxford, but Morse is called in when one of the team is murdered

Kavanagh Q.C( Visual )

5 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

James Kavanagh Q.C., one of the most respected criminal adovcates in London, has earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and opponents alike. However, the long hours, difficult cases and dedication to his work have taken their toll on his wife and two children

Inspector Morse, the dead of Jericho collection set( Visual )

2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Together with his able Sergeant Lewis, Inspector Morse uses his considerable intellect and passion for truth and justice to investigate death and murder in the English university town of Oxford

Inspector Morse( Visual )

6 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Avril Steppings is permanently brain damaged following a minor operation which went tragically wrong. The tragedy has had a devasting effect on her devoted father, Michael, a millionaire businessman who has become a semi-recluse. When the doctor who runs the clinic that treated Avril is murdered, Inspector Morse has an immediate suspect, Michael Steppings. Morse is quickly impressed by Stepping's devotion to his daughter and the two men find they have a mutual respect

Death of the self( Visual )

5 editions published between 1994 and 2005 in English and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An Englishwoman is attending an expensive psychotherapy course near Vicenza, Italy when she dies in a freak accident. The Italian verdict is accidental death, but the woman's husband questions the decision. Morse and Lewis are sent to Italy where Morse discovers that the psychotherapy centre is run by an old adversary

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