DREAMING

In Oracle, we see Morse arrive to meet Dr. Naomi Benford at the Oxford Women's Conference.

Intending to head directly to a concert afterwards, he's wearing a tux. Benford and Morse have never met and so when he wanders in, it's natural for her to assume that he's just another "chap" at the conference.

On my last rewatch, however, it struck me that the following exchange is rather more odd than I first realized.

BENFORD: (Walking up to Morse) The creche is just along the hall.

MORSE: I’m sorry? The creche?

BENFORD: The creche. The chaps are running it today, if that's what you're looking for.

The scene contains some of my favorite lines, including where I cut it at the end.

I extend to you my heartfelt wishes that you may also enjoy your potted shrimp. 

Fun fact for today: The college chapels at Oxford are also peculiars. They are, however, non-royal peculiars.

Signaling his approval for the arrival of the weekend I'm sure!!!!!

(and a bus)

It's hot. It's been a long, long week. It's finally Friday. And as often as not...

...Morse is fidgeting with a drink. And for today, we're indulging in the fantasy that it was never problematic!