Season 5

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.

1. 1. On Offer

   1998-05-17 · 50m

   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.

2. 2. Time Out

   1998-05-24 · 50m

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

3. 3. Standing Stone

   50m

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

4. 4. Feeding the Rat

   1998-07-06 · 50m

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

5. 5. Scope

   1998-06-21 · 50m

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

6. 6. Land's End

   1998-07-05 · 50m

   Wycliffe is accused of taking bribes and is suspended.