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Masterpiece Mystery! Inspector Lewis, Series III: Counter Culture Blues

Detective Sergeant Hathaway (Laurence Fox), Inspector Lewis (Kevin Whately) and a rock star - While on a routine disturbance call, Lewis is shocked to encounter a rock star he once idolized, who was believed to have died years ago. Could her sudden reappearance and attempt at a comeback album have any connection to the murder of a young orphan nearby?
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Detective Sergeant Hathaway (Laurence Fox), Inspector Lewis (Kevin Whately) and a rock star - While on a routine disturbance call, Lewis is shocked to encounter a rock star he once idolized, who was believed to have died years ago. Could her sudden reappearance and attempt at a comeback album have any connection to the murder of a young orphan nearby?

Airs Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Behind-the-Scenes Video

Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox and a stellar line up of guest stars talk about the third season of "Inspector Lewis." Watch now

Kevin Whately returns as Inspector Lewis in a third season of the popular detective series. In five new episodes, Lewis and his young partner, Detective Sergeant Hathaway (Laurence Fox, "A Room With a View"), continue solving cases in the seemingly perfect academic haven of Oxford. Alan Cumming hosts.

"Counter Culture Blues" is the season premiere of "Inspector Lewis: Series III." While on a routine disturbance call, Lewis is shocked to encounter a rock star he once idolized, who was believed to have died years ago. Could her sudden reappearance and attempt at a comeback album have any connection to the murder of a young orphan nearby? Joanna Lumley ("Absolutely Fabulous") guest stars as the sultry singer.

Video Excerpt: Inspector Lewis, Series III: Counter Culture Blues