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TV series

Midsomer Murders

1997TV-1425 seasons7.5 / 10

The deadliest county in England.

The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.

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Synopsis

The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.

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Episode 1

Dance with the Dead

1h 37m6.8 / 10

Suicide pact or murder? Barnaby quickly discovers it's the latter when the body of a young man turns up in a hanger at an old disused World War Two airfield. There is also the puzzling disappearance of the victims girlfriend, Laura Sharp. Despite her dubious reputation she seemed popular with many in the local community. Barnaby has to probe deep beneath the soft underbelly of Morton Fendle in order to reveal what Laura actually meant to many of its inhabitants and if one of them may have committed murder on her behalf.

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Directed by Peter SmithWritten by Peter J. HammondGuest stars Danny Webb, Harriet Thorpe, Derek Hutchinson, Georgine Anderson, Felicity Dean, Nicola Redmond, Ifan Huw Dafydd, Wendy Wason

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Episode 2

The Animal Within

1h 37m8.3 / 10

Faith Alexander arrives in Midsomer Deverell to visit her estranged Uncle Rex, much to the surprise of his friends and associates who had been told she was dead. The problem is Rex is missing and Barnaby's initial investigation into his disappearance becomes more sinister when Rex's body is found at the bottom of the weir. The case becomes more complicated as it appears the eccentric Rex left several different wills and everyone wants a slice of his estate. Was this the reason for murder, or is it related to a family feud from 40 years ago? What was the secret of the feud? Those who know are not saying but someone is prepared to commit further murders to ensure it is not revealed.

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Directed by Renny RyeWritten by David HoskinsGuest stars Lisa Eichhorn, Freda Dowie, John Cater, Linda Bassett, Richard Johnson, Samuel West, Emily Woof, David Troughton

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Episode 3

The King's Crystal

1h 37m7.8 / 10

When factory owner Alan King, owner of the Kings crystal glass company, meets his death in Shanghai the repercussions are swiftly felt in far off Midsomer Magna. His brother, not only assumes control and closes the factory down but marries the widow, much to the resentment of her son. When the company's chief accountant is found dead in the river Barnaby finds himself drawn into the mysterious world of Masonic rituals and business corruption. Jones's knowledge of the former proves invaluable but it is Cully's performance in an open air version of Hamlet that provides the vital clue, setting the detectives on a race against time to prevent further deaths.

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Directed by Peter SmithWritten by Steve TraffordGuest stars John Castle, Ray Lonnen, Tony Haygarth, Hugh Sachs, Sam Heughan, Morris Perry, Joseph Rye, Susan Tracy

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Episode 4

The Axeman Cometh

1h 37m6.7 / 10

Barnaby rocks!!! Barnaby dusts off his LPs and reminices about his younger days as a member of a rock band, (much to the amusement of Jones) when his former rock idols Hired Gun', reform to play the Midsomer rock festival. Backstage, however, the old tensions which caused the group to split quickly resurface, and there is still the unexplained mystery of the band member who disappeared 30 years ago. It becomes evident that not everybody shares Barnaby's enthusiasm for the group when one of their members is electrocuted on stage at their opening gig. Who is responsible? Is it one of the band or their sinister butler. Barnaby has to cast aside his fan cloak for his professional one to investigate.

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Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Michael AitkensGuest stars Michael Angelis, James Cosmo, Philip Madoc, Phil Davis, Fiona Button, Rupert Vansittart, Annie Lambert, David Horovitch

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Episode 5

Death and Dust

1h 37m8.2 / 10

When Dr Alan Delaney is killed by a hit and run driver, Barnaby realises the real target was Delaney's senior partner, Dr James Kirkwood. Is the killer trying to prevent James from marrying beautiful divorcee Delyth Mostyn? And how is his death linked to £30,000 which is missing from the surgery accounts? Barnaby and Jones must travel to Snowdonia to unravel the truth.

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Directed by Sarah HellingsWritten by Douglas WatkinsonGuest stars Stephanie Cole, Gareth Thomas, Daniel Evans, Alwyne Taylor, Sam Hazeldine, Sharon Morgan, David Yelland, Simon Wilson

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Episode 6

Picture of Innocence

1h 37m8.4 / 10

There's a shock for Joyce when she and Tom visit a photo exhibition in Luxton Deeping. Barnaby also gets a glimpse of the bitter rivalry between the traditional film photo followers and the digital enthusiasts. Things develop a more serious turn, however, when a member of the local camera club is brutally strangled. For once there are no shortage of clues and leads, all pointing to one suspect - Barnaby himself !! Suspended from duty, Barnaby, with a little covert help from Jones, has to use all his deductive powers to discover the motive and unmask the real murderer before they strike again.

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Directed by Richard HolthouseWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Lynn Farleigh, Peter Eyre, Liza Goddard, Richard Lintern, Nigel Anthony, Adrian Scarborough, Andrew Tiernan, Martin Hutson

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Episode 7

They Seek Him Here

1h 37m7.9 / 10

Nick Cheney was once a successful director, but he has now ended up mainly directing low-budget films. We meet him as he is directing The Scarlet Pimpernel at Magna Manor. A former convict, Jed Norris, has been hired as a security guard on the film set, and one night he finds the director dead, beheaded by the use of a guillotine.

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Directed by Sarah HellingsWritten by Barry PurcheseGuest stars Nicky Henson, Emily Hamilton, Kieran Bew, Desmond Barrit, Marian McLoughlin, Richard Hope, Jonathan Moore, Jay Villiers

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Episode 8

Death in a Chocolate Box

1h 37m8.0 / 10finale

Reformed criminal Ronnie Tyler prepares to leave Midsomer Holm, a tranquil village and halfway house. In the village is an historic camera obscura. New arrival Eddie Marston takes Ronnie's place, making DCI Barnaby uneasy.

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Directed by Richard HolthouseWritten by Tony EtchellsGuest stars Edward Petherbridge, Keith Drinkel, Chris Barrie, Sue Jenkins, Clare Higgins, Christopher Fairbank, Philip Bond, Marcia Warren

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Midsomer Murders

Cast

John NettlesDCI Tom Barnaby
Gwilym LeeDS Charlie Nelson
Jane WymarkJoyce Barnaby
Nick HendrixDS Jamie Winter
Tamzin MallesonDoctor Kate Wilding
Laura HowardCully Barnaby
John HopkinsSgt Daniel Scott
Kirsty DillonWPC/DC Gail Stephens

Credits

Created by
Anthony Horowitz, Caroline Graham

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
144
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • Bentley ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • ITVUnited Kingdom
  • BBCUnited Kingdom

Themes

cosy crimedepressingdisgustedenglandmidsomermurdermurder investigationpolice detective