John Thaw stars as a most unlikely detective in the massively popular, award-winning series of murder mysteries. A far cry from the usual policeman, he's a gentle romantic, squeamish, out of shape and has a passion for good beer, classical music and difficult crossword puzzles. Widely acclaimed by critics, the series attracts millions of viewers worldwide, firmly establishing Morse as one of the most popular TV detectives ever. Driven to Distraction: Morse's investigations into the apparently motiveless murder of a young woman lead him to question his own driving ability.