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As exclusively revealed by Variety, the iconic Midsomer Murders is set to return to television for a groundbreaking 25th time, with production officially underway on the milestone outing. Debuting all the way back in 1997, British TV's best-loved crime procedural has gone through many pivotal changes throughout its almost 30 years on our screens, most notably when John Nettles' Dci Tom Barnaby was sadly replaced in 2011 by the current chief inspector — and Tom's younger cousin — John (Neil Dudgeon).

Dudgeon is confirmed to be returning as the chief crime solver of the British countryside murder hot spot, with a selection of fan-favorite characters also set to return. This includes Nick Hendrix, Ted Lasso's Annette Badland, and Fiona Dolman, who all return to a series beloved across the world, with its broad appeal seemingly continuing to rise. In a statement, Dudgeon expressed his excitement about getting back to the scene of the Midsomer crime,...

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...

To celebrate the release of Midsomer Murders The Complete Series 23, which will be available on DVD from 18th November, we are giving a away DVD to 1 lucky winner!

The new series of this true national treasure features four brand-new cases for the inimitable Dci John Barnaby and his trusty sidekick DS Jamie Winter to tackle.

The tenacious two return for more curious crime-solving in the idyllic and picturesque setting of Midsomer, where beneath the tranquil exterior of country life, a sinister propensity for killing lurks. This time, the detectives must contend with yet more cunning criminals as they find themselves thrust into new weird and wonderful worlds, from doomsday prepping and police retirement villages to artisan bakeries and drag shows.

This series sees our favourite regulars reprise their roles, including Annette Badland as the inimitable pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins, Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter, Fiona Dolman as Dci Barnaby’s wife Sarah,...

To celebrate the release of Midsomer Murders The Complete Series Twenty-Two, available to own from 18th September on DVD, we are giving away DVDs to 2 lucky winners!

The Longest-running detective drama in the UK and one of our best-loved mystery series – Midsomer Murders – returns for its 22nd instalment – featuring six brand-new cases for Dci John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter.

Barnaby and Winter are back on the case tackling curious crimes in the idyllic and picturesque setting of Midsomer, where beneath the tranquil exterior of country life of, a sinister propensity for killing lurks…

The new series sees the detectives contending with yet more cunning criminals as they tackle an urban myth come strangely to life at a photography competition; a murderous stitch-up in a heart-op rehab centre; a murder-mystery weekend that turns truly twisted; more than just crows scared at the annual Scarecrow Festival, when human bodies turn...

AMC Networks has set fall premiere dates for new and returning series across its AMC, AMC+, Acorn TV, AllBlk, BBC America, Shudder, Sundance Now, SundanceTV and WeTV. Newly revealed dates include the new seasons of Doctor Who, Creepshow and new series such as Ragdoll, Kin and Ultra City Smiths.

AMC announced dates at Comic-Con last month its spinoff series Fear the Walking Dead (Season 7) and The Walking Dead: World Beyond (final Season 2).

Here are the AMC Networks premiere dates announced this morning (all times Et/Pt):

Acorn TV

My Life is Murder, Season 2

Monday, August 30

Starring award-winning actress Lucy Lawless, this fun, charming series returns for an eagerly-anticipated second season with all-new riveting mysteries, now set in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand (season one was based in Melbourne). My Life Is Murder brings retired detective Alexa Crowe (Lawless) back to her Kiwi roots, where she’s...

To mark the release of Midsomer Murders Series 21, out now, we’ve been given 2 copies to give away on DVD

Dance extravaganzas, bee empires, and giant fish – what do these all have in common? In the county of Midsomer, they’re united by one thing…murder. Dci John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter are back on the case tackling curious crimes in the idyllic and picturesque setting. Beneath the tranquil exterior of country life, a sinister propensity for killing lurks…

In the new series, which sees Griff Rhys Jones (Alas Smith & Jones) and Imogen Stubbs (Sense and Sensibility) amongst some of the great guest stars, Dci Barnaby must contend with yet more cunning criminals as he tackles bizarre beekeepers, radical robots, fanatical fishermen, and to cap it all off he sashays into the baffling world of ballroom dancing.

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Midsomer Murders is one of the most popular series in British television history, and Acorn TV has offered up a surprise announcement that the 20th season is now available in its U.S. Premiere. The 20th season features six episodes: The Ghost of Causton Abbey, Death of the Small Coppers, Drawing Dead, The Lions of Causton, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Send in the Clowns. It’s a show that has obviously evolved over the course of its impressive run, but it has always seemed a show that takes a serious look at itself, and has thus only improved with age. Inspired by the novels of Caroline Graham, the series stars Neil Dudgeon as Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby and Nick Hendrix as Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter. Anglophiles have long loved the show that not only offers a pointedly British viewpoint with respect to its own genre, but also...

Updated: U.S. streaming services Acorn TV and BritBox are to air episodes of long-running British crime drama Midsomer Murders ahead of their debut in the UK – a surprising coup for the Svod platforms.

This comes after the two companies snapped up a deal with All3Media International to acquire the 20th season of the Bentley Productions crime drama. Acorn began airing episodes on May 3, while BBC and ITV-backed BritBox will begin airing episodes from the latest season in the U.S. on May 4. Both will appear before they air on commissioning broadcaster ITV, which has still yet to air all of the episodes from season 19.

Based on Caroline Graham’s book series and originally adapted by Anthony Horowitz, the long-running mystery follows the efforts of Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby, played by Neil Dudgeon, as he solves crimes that occur in the wealthy, isolated English county of Midsomer. While...

Viacom International Media Networks has announced multi-camera sitcom development projects Operation Slut and Medics for Comedy Central.

An agreement has been signed with Tom Edge to adapt Operation Slut, while a pilot for Medics has been green lit to shoot next month.

"Medics is a laugh-out-loud sitcom that perfectly combines adolescent humour with fast-paced drama while Operation Slut is a hilarious satire of modern-day relationships - both of which sit perfectly within our channel portfolio," said by Jill Offman, managing director of Comedy Central UK and senior vice president of international content at Comedy Central.

Operation Slut was originally written by Taii K. Austin (Underemployed, Nurse Jackie, Scrubs, Ugly Betty) and will be adapted by British writer Edge (Pramface, Threesome, The Midnight Beast) for international broadcast.

The show is about 30-year-old marriage-focused "neurotic do-gooder" Ivy who on being proposed to is not ready to settle down, and instead embarks on...

Songwriter Tori Amos and playwright Samuel Adamson teamed up with director Marianne Elliot to bring a new musical to the stage. After five years, The Light Princess has come to the National Theatre. The musical opened last night, Oct 9, starring Rosalie Craig as Princess Athea. The Light Princess also stars Amy Booth-Steel as Piper, Nick Hendrix as Prince Digby, David Langham as Flowers, Hal Fowler as King Ignacio, Ben Thompson as Zephyrus, and Kane Oliver Parry as Llewelyn. The Light Princess was designed by Rae Smith, who also desgined War Horse.