Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1994 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 5 (36 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 5 votes) |
Wycliffe — FAQ
Is Wycliffe worth watching? Wycliffe holds a 6.8/10 rating from 5 viewers. 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
Who is behind Wycliffe? Created by W.J. Burley.
Who is in the cast of Wycliffe? It stars Jack Shepherd, Jimmy Yuill, Helen Masters.
Where can I stream Wycliffe? You can stream Wycliffe on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Wycliffe release? It first aired in 1994.
