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It’s official, Midsomer Murders is back once again, and DCI John Barnaby isn’t hanging up his detective’s hat just yet.
ITV has confirmed that the long-running crime drama will return for a 26th series, delighting fans who have followed the show’s quirky blend of countryside calm and creative crime since its debut in 1997.
The new four-part season will take the show’s grand total to 148 episodes, a remarkable achievement that cements Midsomer Murders as one of Britain’s longest-running and most enduring TV dramas.
Returning to lead the investigations is Neil Dudgeon, who has played DCI John Barnaby since 2011, after taking over from the show’s original star John Nettles, who portrayed cousin Tom Barnaby for 13 years.
The new series will once again see Barnaby joined by his loyal partner DS Jamie Winter, played by Nick Hendrix, along with the ever-entertaining Dr Fleur Perkins (Annette Badland) and Barnaby’s supportive wife Sarah (Fiona Dolman).
ITV’s Huw Kennair Jones, drama commissioner for the network, said:
“We’re thrilled to be returning to Midsomer with Barnaby and Winter. Series 26 promises to deliver four brilliant brand-new cases for the legion of Midsomer Murders fans to enjoy.”
Filming for the new series is already underway, with production company Bentley Productions once again bringing the picturesque, and perilous, English villages of Midsomer to life.
The new series of Midsomer Murders is in production – Credit: ITV
The series, known for its tongue-in-cheek tone, beautiful locations, and remarkably high murder rate, has become a Sunday night staple for generations of viewers. Fans will once again be treated to a blend of mystery, dark humour, and eccentric English charm, with each episode featuring new guest stars, elaborate motives, and, of course, the inevitable “who-dunnit” twist.
Neil Dudgeon, who has now been at the helm for over a decade, recently said that playing Barnaby continues to be “a joy,” adding:
“What I love about Midsomer is that it never takes itself too seriously. It’s a murder mystery, but with warmth, humour, and a sense of community, even if that community does have a bit of a murder problem!”
Fans across social media have welcomed the news, with many praising ITV for keeping one of Britain’s most comforting television institutions alive. One fan wrote:
“I can’t believe it’s been 26 years and Midsomer’s still going strong. It’s like a warm cup of tea on a Sunday night, with a side of murder.”
From its unforgettable theme tune to its ever-changing guest cast, Midsomer Murders continues to strike the perfect balance between cosy nostalgia and clever crime-solving, proof that there’s still plenty of life (and death) left in the English countryside.
As for DCI Barnaby? He’s going nowhere, and with series 26 on the way, neither are the mysterious murders that make Midsomer such a delightfully deadly place to visit.
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