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3 hours ago
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ITV Midsomer Murders fans say the same thing as Inspector Morse star makes appearance
Midsomer Murders fans were left distracted as they noticed a familiar face from the Inspector Morse series Midsomer Murders viewers found themselves thoroughly distracted on Tuesday evening after Kevin Whately popped up in a repeat episode of the ITV series. The star, renowned for portraying Lewis in both Inspector Morse and the ITV spin-off Lewis, stepped into the shoes of murder suspect Jeremy in the John Barnaby drama. Within moments of the episode beginning, fans flocked to Twitter to express their excitement over the Inspector Morse crossover. @NickStevenson63 wrote: "So... when worlds collide; Inspector Lewis in Midsomer Murders. It was bound to happen sooner or later given the number of strange and bizarre deaths in this otherwise quiet corner of Oxfordshire." @Suzy_H14 begged: "They can't kill #Lewis #MidsomerMurders," reports the Express. @ghostheart__ observed: "Lots of Morse/Lewis links in this episode of #MidsomerMurders - firstly Kevin Whately who was obviously Lewis in Morse/Lewis, Jane Bertish who was in Morse episode The Wolvercote Tongue and Alexander Hanson who was in Lewis episode Generation of Vipers." @dennison_shelly continued: "Fabulous collection of musical theatre actors in tonight's #MidsomerMurders and the universe-bending inclusion of Lewis aka Kevin Whately. Excellent fun. "Lewis better not get killed off in tonight's #MidsomerMurders that'd just be too weird," @neiltheshaker posted. @samjcstuff revealed: "My brain is not computing Lewis appearing in #midsomermurders." Kevin portrayed Robert "Robbie" Lewis in Inspector Morse from 1987 to 2000, and in Lewis from 2006 to 2015. In a 2023 interview, Midsomer Murders' lead actors Neil Dudgeon and Fiona Dolman graced the This Morning sofa to discuss the show's milestone 50th episode. The on-screen couple shared a light-hearted conversation with hosts Alison Hammond and Craig Doyle about the enduring appeal of the series. "So what's the secret to your on-screen success?" Alison inquired, prompting Neil to quip: "Sexual chemistry." He elaborated: "I think we've just got on very well right from the start, didn't we?". "We did," Fiona concurred. "Neil was already cast, so I had an audition, and I had to go in and read with him. "And yeah, I think we clicked right from the beginning." Reflecting on their long-running partnership, Fiona added: "We've done it for 12 years now which means all that kind of fear that you have as an actor when you join something and you have to pretend you have an intimate relationship with someone that you've never met, that's all just gone now, hasn't it?". "It is great, I always said we should have had Fiona in the show anyway," Neil, who plays John Barnaby, interjected.
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
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Midsomer Murders mystery over 'missing' new episodes as fan favourite takes on new role
Midsomer Murders' theatre show might soon be getting underway but fans have been left puzzled by a set of 'missing' episodes that are yet to air on ITV Midsomer Murders fans have been left puzzled over a string of 'missing' episodes. A new version of the hit ITV drama is now in the works, with a stage show seeing a former star take on the lead role. Daniel Casey - who played young Troy in the first series of the hit ITV show alongside John Nettles, who played DCI Barnaby - will now take on the role of Barnaby in a special UK tour of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift. Speaking about his new role, Daniel said: "I never expected to revisit the world of Midsomer, with its weird and wonderful characters and all their dark, twisted secrets. So to be asked to play the iconic role of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby in this new stage adaptation of The Killings at Badger's Drift was a real surprise. Workshopping the play, you realise the characters have an inherent theatricality, which is perfect to bring to the stage. "It has brought back some wonderful memories of such a happy time in my career playing Sergeant Troy and the fantastic time I had working with the amazing John Nettles and to be stepping into his shoes as Barnaby is both a little daunting and incredibly exciting." John also had his say on his former second-in-command taking on the lead role. "How wonderful that the original tale of murder and intrigue in Midsomer will be solved by Daniel, in this new stage version of Badger's Drift. Daniel brought the young Troy to life so brilliantly in the original TV pilot of the book and I'm delighted that he gets to lead the investigation in this theatre adaption," he said of the new part for his former sergeant. "He has a fabulous track record in his stage work – and had a marvellous DCI to teach him the detecting ropes, back in the day!" Ahead of the stage show, fans have been desperate to find out when the programme will be back on ITV. It has aired sporadically as of late, owing to TV schedules and changes. There had also been fears that the show might have been axed. However, the 24th series has been confirmed for ITV eventually, with the four-episode line-up already airing abroad. Kicking off with The Devil's Work, the synopsis reads: "The demise of the Shirewell patriarch sparks a vicious inheritance dispute when eldest son Lucian announces plans to break up an estate that's been in his family for centuries." Following that, there will be Book Of The Dead, Claws Out and A Climate Of Death.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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Midsomer Murders star confirms return as he replaces detective 'It's a massive promotion'
Daniel Casey starred in Midsomer Murders as DS Gavin Troy alongside John Nettles, who played the lead detective Tom Barnaby Midsomer Murders star Daniel Casey is set to make a comeback to the beloved drama, though in a completely different capacity. Daniel portrayed DS Gavin Troy in the popular ITV series alongside John Nettles, who took on the role of lead detective Tom Barnaby. The actor is now preparing to step into the shoes of DCI Tom Barnaby for a fresh stage adaptation of The Killings at Badger's Drift. Speaking about his upcoming role, Daniel described it as "it's a massive promotion" whilst acknowledging he has "big shoes to fill". In conversation with the Northern Echo regarding his new part and the guidance John Nettles offered him, the actor revealed: "Barnaby and Troy had an almost father/son, mentor/pupil relationship, and that is very much like my relationship with John," reports the Express. "When he learned that I was taking on the role in the play, he said, 'Well, he's learned at the feet of the master.'" He continued by explaining that John had advised him to "be true to himself," which is precisely how he's approached tackling the character of Tom Barnaby. Daniel and John worked together from the pilot episode in 1996 right through to 2003, when Daniel chose to depart the series. "I spent all those years standing next to him, watching and listening, so hopefully I have absorbed a bit of his magic," he reflected. "It's a bit daunting, because his are big shoes to fill, but I'm really excited about doing it." The Killings at Badger's Drift marked Caroline Graham's debut novel and served as the foundation for the inaugural Midsomer Murders episode. The stage production delves into the world of DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy as they unravel the mysterious demise of the much-adored Emily Simpson in Badger's Drift. The play's blurb entices audiences with: "A night of murder and mystery, full of theatricality and intrigue, with the central partnership of Barnaby and Troy, a whole host of English eccentrics and this real dark undercurrent of secrets and lies." When Daniel's character exited the series, he wasn't directly replaced. Instead, his departure was scripted out, paving the way for a succession of sergeants before Neil Dudgeon stepped in to fill John Nettles' shoes as DCI John Barnaby in 2011.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
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Midsomer Murders star to take over from Sheridan Smith in 'gripping' thriller
The lead role for the thriller's third season has been revealed. The Teacher season 2 trailer Midsomer Murders and The Crown actress Victoria Hamilton has landed a role in the third series of The Teacher. The thriller anthology programme, which broadcasts on Channel 5, has previously starred Sheridan Smith and Kara Tointon in lead parts. The compelling first series tracked a teacher accused of sleeping with a student, whilst the second instalment centred on a teacher's lies and deception to hide her affair with a colleague after a pupil vanishes. Victoria, 54, is set to play drama teacher Helen, who is "struggling to keep up with modern social expectations in a reputable private school", according to Radio Times. The plot summary reveals: "Recently promoted to Head of Drama, Helen finds herself being challenged by outspoken pupil Cressida when she stumbles over student Dee's correct pronouns and insists that her class study Shakespeare as opposed to more modern progressive works," reports the Manchester Evening News. "A sinister grudge match quickly develops between teacher and pupil and, when Dee commits suicide following an argument with Helen, Cressida resorts to blackmail to make Helen pay for her 'outdated' views. "As the war intensifies and her world comes crashing down around her, Helen must fight to hold on to both her family and her career before she loses everything." Victoria has formerly appeared in shows including Doctor Foster and The Crown, appeared in Cobra and Life alongside Alison Steadman, and starred in episodes of Midsomer Murders, Call the Midwife, and Jericho. In a 2020 chat with The Times, she discussed the different positions she'd occupied throughout her career, remarking: "I remember in my twenties dreading hitting 40, not because I was worried about ageing, but because I thought, 'Well, that's when careers end, isn't it?' "There was a very real sense in the industry that if you hadn't made it by the time you were 30, forget it. That's changed dramatically, thank God." Additional casting reveals and information for The Teacher, including its anticipated broadcast date, are yet to be announced. When The Teacher initially premiered in 2022, it received outstanding praise from viewers and reviewers alike. The series has also featured stars such as Cecilia Noble, Kelvin Fletcher, Will Mellor and Emmett J. Scanlan. One viewer commented: "I thought this was an extremely good series, with an interesting plot, unexpected twists and turns, and professionally delivered by all involved." "Sheridan is never better than when playing complicated, flawed women with hearts of gold. She is relishing this role, making us believe that Miss is a dedicated and talented teacher with a gift for bringing literature alive," a Daily Mail critique stated. A reviewer from The Sunday Independent noted: "Sheridan Smith was terrific as always, and The Teacher did exactly what it said on the tin." The Teacher is available to watch on 5.
Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
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ITV Midsomer Murders star Neil Dudgeon reveals one storyline he thought 'went too far'
Midsomer Murders actor Neil Dudgeon has shared his thoughts on the long-running ITV crime drama and admitted that there was one occasion where he thought the show had "gone too far" Neil Dudgeon has shared the one Midsomer Murders plotline where he felt ITV chiefs might have pushed the crime drama "a bit too far". ITV broadcast a rerun of James Martin's Saturday Morning on July 19, with the celebrity chef welcoming the actor into his kitchen. The 64-yea- old is best known for his role as DCI John Barnaby in the crime drama since 2010, and James was keen to hear Neil's candid thoughts on the show. James queried Neil: "Do you ever look at some of the storylines and think 'it's a bit far-fetched'? Neil responded: "The only time I did think that a bit was when I was first reading the script and a UFO crashed and then me and the sergeant turn up and examine this site and I thought 'even we've gone too far'. "You can say here's a place where all the people believe that there's UFOs and 'oh there's lights in the sky what does that mean?' but you can't actually go 'oh look i think there's a alien' it's just that bit too far", reports the Manchester Evening News. Inquiring about the secret to enduring TV success, James asked: "What do you put it down to? Because we were talking about successful shows and 'successful' nowadays is about three or four years? "I can't put my finger on this one, to be honest. 18 years I've been cooking on Saturday mornings. What would you put it down to?" Neil jested: "If I may say so, the success of your show is even more of a mystery than the success of our show! James shared a laugh with Neil as he succinctly responded: "Precisely." Neil then quickly elaborated: "The reason I say that is because, I think the great thing about Midsomer Murders is... the people who originally created the show. "Neil offered an insight into the enduring series' structure, explaining: "I mean the formula of Midsomer is something - not necessarily a murder - happens in a rural location and two policemen turn up to see what's going on." He further commented on the creative leeway given to writers, which allows for continuous narrative innovation within the show's straightforward yet adaptable format. Discussing the charm of the series, Neil remarked: "You've got this wide formula for what the story of the show could be," highlighting that "You can have endless variety within it and - always there's something people find comforting about seeing the same thing over again - but the same thing is so different!
