Professor T

Professor T is a British crime drama television series starring Ben Miller as Professor Jasper Tempest, a Cambridge criminology lecturer who helps the police solve cases while living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Professor T is a British crime drama television series starring Ben Miller as Professor Jasper Tempest, a Cambridge criminology lecturer who helps the police solve cases while living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is a remake of the Belgian series of the same name and premiered in 2021. The series has aired in the United Kingdom on ITV and in the United States on PBS.

Premise

The story follows Professor Jasper Tempest, a brilliant but eccentric Cambridge criminologist who helps police solve crimes. His character is marked by obsessive-compulsive behaviour and a difficult personal life.

Production and adaptation

Professor T is a British adaptation of the Belgian series Professor T., with the British version developed by Matt Baker and Malin-Sarah Gozin. The series was directed by Dries Vos.

Broadcast history

The series first appeared on BritBox on 3 June 2021 and began airing on ITV on 18 July 2021. PBS later carried the series in the United States.

Cast and characters

Ben Miller leads the cast as Professor Jasper Tempest. The ensemble also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Frances de la Tour, among others listed in source materials.