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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

The Sword of Guillaume

Feb 10, 20101h 33m5.9 / 10

Barnaby decides to join Causton's annual trip to Brighton when he become suspicious about the mayor's plans to buy up coastal land for holiday chalets. But before he can get to the bottom of the dubious deal, a hated property developer is beheaded at a funfair and a collection of valuable historical swords goes missing. With the help of his cousin DCI John Barnaby, the detective sets out to crack the case. Guest starring Neil Dudgeon (Roman's Empire), Mark Gatiss (The League of Gentlemen), Coronation Street villain Brian Capron and Blackadder's Tim McInnerny

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Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Michael AitkensGuest stars Neil Dudgeon, Lucy Cohu, Rosina Carbone, Darren Tighe, Tim McInnerny, Janet Suzman, Brian Capron, Saskia Reeves

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Episode 2

The Made-to-Measure Murders

May 12, 20101h 32m7.9 / 10

The residents of Milton Cross, a feudal estate with a church, farms, houses and acres of land, depend on lord of the manor Edward Milton for their livelihoods. When Sonia Woodley is stabbed to death in the churchyard two years after the death of her husband, bespoke tailor Gerald, Barnaby and Jones investigate, and the village begins to reveal its secrets. Guest staring James Wilby, Gwyneth Strong and Karl Davies (formerly Emmerdale's Robert Sugden), with John Nettles and Jason Hughes

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Directed by Peter SmithWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Maureen Beattie, Philip Bretherton, Karl Davies, Sonya Cassidy, Richard Cordery, James Wilby, Nicholas Jones, Gwyneth Strong

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Episode 3

Blood on the Saddle

Sep 8, 20101h 33m7.8 / 10

Ford Florey is a town with a Wild West Society and many grudges. During a Wild West show at the local fayre, the witch on the 'Dunk the Witch' stall is well and truly dunked. Laughter turns to horror when she doesn't get up and the water in the tank starts to turn red. Barnaby and Jones need to be quick on the draw to track down the murderer.

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Directed by Richard HolthouseWritten by David HarsentGuest stars Chris Wilson, Emma Cooke, David Rintoul, Caroline Langrishe, Richard Harrington, Pip Torrens, Kenneth Cranham, Justin Avoth

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Episode 4

The Silent Land

Sep 22, 20101h 32m5.8 / 10

On a dark night in the village of March Magna, Barnaby's wife Joyce swerves her car to narrowly miss a shadowy figure in the road. Or so she thinks. Later that night a body is discovered in the old cemetery. Did Joyce hit someone after all or was the victim, who seems to have plenty of enemies, killed by one of the villagers? Barnaby and Jones have their work cut out as all the villagers seem to be hiding something - but is it murder?

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Directed by Peter SmithWritten by Peter J. HammondGuest stars Jack Roth, Danny Webb, Aden Gillett, Emma Fielding, Rupert Holliday-Evans, Susannah Fielding, Suzy Aitchison, David Sibley

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Episode 5

Master Class

Oct 6, 20101h 33m7.6 / 10

Piano student Zoe Stock has won a place at the Devington Manor Winter School led by internationally renowned musician Sir Michael Fielding. From the riverbank in the grounds of the manor she sees a woman jump from the bridge and disappear underwater. When Barnaby and Jones start investigating the possible drowning, they discover unsavoury connections to the past that could prove lethal twenty years later. But can they intervene before the body count escalates and will the talented Zoe survive her master class?

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Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Nicholas MartinGuest stars Michael Maloney, Katherine Press, Lydia Wilson, Ian Puleston-Davies, Janet Dibley, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Frances Barber, James Fox

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Episode 6

The Noble Art

Oct 13, 20101h 32m7.9 / 10

Local boxer John Kinsella's successful world title bid stirs up hidden passions among the residents of Midsomer Morchard. As plans to stage a celebratory re-enactment of a Victorian prizefight shape up, jealousy, betrayal and blackmail take a ringside seat, while two suspicious deaths suggest Barnaby has let friendship cloud his judgement. Detective drama, guest starring Phil Daniels (formerly EastEnders' Kevin Wicks)

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Directed by Richard HolthouseWritten by Barry PurcheseGuest stars Michelle Fairley, Phil Daniels, Kevin McNally, Matthew Douglas, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Ken Bones, Glen Murphy, Camille Coduri

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Episode 7

Not in My Back Yard

Jan 12, 20111h 33m6.4 / 10

A planning dispute turns to murder after a leading light in the Midsomer Conservation Society suspects her neighbours are involved in a money-making development scam. Political wrangling, burglaries and sexual liaisons abound in picturesque Great Pelfe - but why is someone driven to start killing? Barnaby and Jones investigate.

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Directed by Peter SmithWritten by J. C. WilsherGuest stars Peter Egan, Jill Baker, Dominic Mafham, Amanda Drew, Joan Blackham, Dorothy Atkinson, David Annen, Alistair Petrie

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Episode 8

Fit for Murder

Feb 2, 20111h 32m8.4 / 10finale

Barnaby reluctantly accompanies Joyce on a spa weekend to Swavely Manor. But as he attempts to de-stress, a woman is found dead in the flotation chamber. He abandons his treatment to investigate, but his personal worries are never far away as he contemplates his future.

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Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Neil Dudgeon, Geraldine James, Jason Durr, Lesley Manville, Oliver Mellor, Sally Giles, Angus Barnett, Ronni Ancona

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

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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

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