Question: When was the English actor born who is best known for his roles in a British television sitcom produced by ITV Studios for the BBC, which ran for three series from 1998-2000, and specials from 2006-12?
Sentence (from "Endeavour (TV series)"): It is a prequel to the long-running "Inspector Morse" and, like that series, is set primarily in Oxford.
Relevant evidence: No