‘Midsomer Murders’ Launches Production on Landmark 25th Season (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comJamie Lang From Lille’s Series Mania, All3Media has revealed that the long-running detective drama “Midsomer Murders” is celebrating another landmark as production kicks off for its historic 25th season.
The globally beloved show, which has aired for nearly three decades, is returning with four new feature-length mysteries. Produced by Bentley Productions and commissioned by ITV in the U.K., “Midsomer Murders” continues to be a ratings draw across nearly 200 territories.
The new season will feature Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby and Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter. Fan-favorite Annette Badland reprises her role as pathologist Dr.
Fleur Perkins, and Fiona Dolman returns as Barnaby’s wife, Sarah. With the completion of Season 25, “Midsomer Murders” will have a total of 144 episodes, surpassing the episode counts of detective classics such as “Poirot,” “Vera” and “Columbo.” The show’s impressive longevity also outshines TV crime icons such as “Starsky & Hutch,” “Kojak” and “The Streets of San Francisco” in terms of episodes produced.
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