DS Havers often clashes with DI Lynley not only because he is her superior officer but because of their socio-economic differences and her quick temper, which at one point results in her demotion to Detective Constable (or DC) and earns her the reputation of being difficult.
What happened to Mrs Havers in line of duty?
Havers' career took a knock when she was demoted from Detective Sergeant to Detective Constable, after firing a flare gun at a colleague. She blamed Lynley for not taking her side, leading to an antagonistic atmosphere between them. But he was quick to involve her in his cases, proving that there's still plenty of life in their partnership.
What is the relationship between DS Havers and DI Lynley?
DS Havers often clashes with DI Lynley not only because he is her superior officer, but because of her quick temper, which has caused her demotion to detective constable (or DC) and earned her the reputation of being difficult. Their relationship underscores contemporary issues of gender and class.
Is Barbara Havers a real detective?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Barbara Havers is a fictional detective in The Inspector Lynley series created by American mystery author Elizabeth George. The character of Detective Sergeant Havers serves as a sidekick and foil to the lead character, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley of Scotland Yard.
What's the worst thing about playing Havers?
"Having a bad haircut is the worst thing about playing Havers," says her alter-ego, Scottish actress Sharon Small, "It really gets on my nerves. When I want to go out, I can’t do anything with it!
What happened to Havers in Lynley Mysteries?
Havers is re-appointed to her rank of Detective Sergeant, and she and Lynley are assigned to investigate the murder of Morag McNicholl. The killing was made to look like a suicide, but it is clear she was killed by a blow to the head and that her wrists were slit after her death.
Why did Inspector Lynley end so abruptly?
The BBC has axed dectective drama The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. A BBC spokeswoman told Broadcast that the broadcaster needed to "move on from some pieces like the Inspector Lynley Mysteries in order to allow new work to come through."
Do Linley and Havers get together?
Maybe Ever After: No romantic interest is ever overtly expressed on either side between Lynley and Havers, but the series ends with both of them unattached, reunited as partners, and the most important person in each others' lives.
How did Havers get shot?
With Havers' help, he confronts the murderer - Tessa Jellicoe, who'd been having a relationship with Finnegan's wife Grace. As events spiral out of control, Grace fires a gun at Tessa, but Havers gets in the way and is accidentally shot herself.
What happened in the last episode of Inspector Lynley?
June 1, 2008The Inspector Lynley Mysteries / Final episode date
Is Elizabeth George writing another book?
Hodder & Stoughton is to publish a new title in Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley series next year. Something to Hide will be the 21st novel in the series, following on from 2018's The Punishment She Deserves.
Who does Inspector Lynley end up with?
In “A Banquet of Consequences,” 18 months since Helen's death, Lynley is slowly making his way into a new relationship with Daidre, the veterinarian we met in “Careless in Red.” Havers, who aroused boss Isabelle Ardery's fury after going rogue on an international case (“Just One Evil Act”), is on her best behavior in ...
Does Inspector Lynley get back with Helen?
Lynley also reunites with his estranged wife Helen, who has gone an extreme makeover since we last saw her at the end of season 3 when she ran away to be with her sister I think. I say extreme makeover because Helen is now played by Catherine Russell.
What is Inspector Lynley's title?
The programme's eponymous hero, to give him his full title, is Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, 8th Earl of Asherton, played by Nathaniel Parker.
How old is Nathaniel Parker?
60 years (May 18, 1962)Nathaniel Parker / Age
Who is Nathaniel Parker married to?
Anna PatrickNathaniel Parker / Spouse (m. 1992)
What is Nathaniel Parker doing now?
Currently, Nathaniel portrays "Detective Thomas Lynley" in the BBC series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001).
Why is Havers assigned to work with Lynley?
When a farmer is found brutally murdered on a desolate patch of land, Havers is deliberately assigned to work with Lynley, basically in order to shut her up. Her superiors in the police regard her as an agitator and want her distracted by a big case with a totally ill-suited partner.
Who are the stars in Whodunits?
The episode is a delight for fans of good old-fashioned whodunits, and also has the added bonus of showcasing the talents of two future Hollywood stars: Idris Elba and James McAvoy (who get into an amusing scuffle in one memorable scene).