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Self-reproach about TV detective (7)

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I believe the answer is:

remorse

'self-reproach' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'about tv detective' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' (regarding).
'tv detective' becomes 'Morse' (Inspector Morse).
're'+'morse'='REMORSE'

(Other definitions for remorse that I've seen before include "Guilt for a wrong deed" , "Distress from a sense of guilt" , "it may bite" , "display of conscience" , "Contrition for wrongdoing" .)

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