There’s big news from the makers of our favourite TV series. Midsomer Murders gets a new recruit in the forthcoming series, which starts filming this month. DCI Barnaby, played by Neil Dudgeon, will be joined by a new sidekick as the hugely popular series returns for another six episodes. The new recruit’s name is DS Jamie Winter, and he’ll be played by newcomer Nick Hendrix. DS Winter will be providing much needed back-up for Barnaby as more fresh cases unfold.
Although new to Midsomer, Nick is a familiar face of stage and screen, most recently appearing in the TV drama Marcella. Fans of British TV detective shows may also recognise him from Inspector George Gently. Of course, along with new characters, there will be some familiar faces returning. Manjinder Virk will be reprising her role as pathologist Dr Kam Karimore and Fiona Dolman will return as Sarah Barnaby.
Executive producer Jo Wright said: ‘All the team here at Bentley feel it’s a great privilege to be filming the latest series of Midsomer Murders, and especially to welcome the talented Nick Hendrix to the family. We are sure he will help Neil Dudgeon keep as many people as possible safe on the dangerous streets of Midsomer County.’
New Midsomer Murders recruit Nick Hendrix
Newcomer Nick Hendrix said of his new role: ‘I’m genuinely thrilled to join this bastion of British TV. It’s a real privilege to be part of a hugely successful and much loved show and I am looking forward to stepping into the wonderful world of Midsomer.’
He’ll be joining a show that pulled in an impressive audience of 6.4 million viewers last series, roughly 25% of the audience share in its time slot. Making it still one of the most popular programmes on British TV. Of course, it’s not just in the UK that it’s been successful. It’s viewed in over 220 territories around the world, reaching top of the ratings in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and France.
Another big star of the show, and something that Nick Hendrix will be getting to know well over the coming months, is the South Oxfordshire countryside. The show is filmed in classically English towns and villages like Wallingford and Dorchester on Thames. The peaceful and beautiful scenery is the perfect setting for a murder mystery, something which Agatha Christie, who lived much of her life in the area, knew well.
Midsomer is in many ways the TV extension of Christie’s work, brining suspense, drama and sometimes a little humour to what would otherwise be grim subject matter.
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Nick and hope that he has as much fun making the programmes as we have had – and continue to have – watching them.
(image courtesy of @MrNHendrix)
Let John Hopkins come back to Midsomer Murders - I miss him..
A true GREAT show.I watch it later in time.but TRYING TO SEE all of there tv.show.ITS GREATEST THING EVERY.SINCE SHERLOCK HOLMES SHOWS.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
I too wish for john Hopkins to return to the series!
I watch Midsomer on Netflix and have done so and, more than once I have gone through the whole series. John Nettles was amazing as Tom Barnaby, and I love the man who plays Ben Jones. All the players are really good. The reprisal of Ursula Gooding/Marion (?) Rainbird and Dennis/Alistair was a stroke of genius. Such interesting characters.
I live in America, and would love to be able to get to Englad to see all the old houses that are in England. Keep Midsomer coming, even if Betty Barnaby is the Chief Inspector.
Kathy Dale
The critics were saying Midsomer couldn’t take the loss of John Nettles but as usual the critics were terribly wrong. Keeping the Barnaby name was genius and Neil Dudgen plays like he genuinely has Barnaby family blood in his genes. Nelson has been a fantastic side kick and filled the huge hole left by Ben Jones really well. DS Winter will have some big floppy shoes to fill but the casting has been great so far so I can’t wait to see the next series. I live in the US and this series has turned me on to many things British and has put a visit to England and a trip to Midsomer on my bucket list. We love the show over here too and hope to see another 18 seasons. Keep up the great work!
I agree Kathy, I just discovered net flicks so I’ m way behind. I’m to the episode where John
Nettles retires from his job as chief inspector.at least they didn’t kill him off. I was in tears. However, John hopkins(Ben)
Is still in these next episodes. Wish I could get more British tv shows with a bit of humor
Like midsummer murders.
I am also in the US, and am watching via Netflix. I miss Tom Barnaby do much. I am just starting season 16, and am only able to watch up to 17 on Netflix. I would love to see John Nettles make a guest appearance. Maybe John and Sarah Barnaby could go on vacation to Tom and Joyces village, and they team up to solve a murder. It would make my year if they could plan thst with maybe a special appearance from Cully, her husband, and children. Just to give us some happy closure, and a little glimpse into their lives now. I really miss that whole family! I can’t help myself, I am hooked on this show! What would really be the best of the best is if somehow Dr. Bullard just happened to be visiting Tom and Joyce. I know I am dreaming, but minds well dream big! Please, if anyone involved with the show sees this, please try and make it happen. I am a loyal fan, and alway will be, and whIle I will always prefer Tom to John I still watch and love the show. Thank you.
I just love this show, I hope it continues for many years.
I keep hoping that Tom Barnaby will at least do a cameo in a future . I’ve loved Midsomer Murders since the beginning. Carol Dee if you like British TV may I suggest a subscription to AcornTV.
I too live in the US. I recently discovered the Midsomer series at the local library. What a gem of a show!!!!!
Excellent program!!! And I too hope to visit England some day. I know I’d much rather live there than here!!
New series (19) has been filming for the past few months and will launch in the UK in Jan/Feb 2017.
I live in Valla Beach, New South Wales, Australia. I love the recent series. My wife is from Birmingham and it reminds me of our trips through the beautiful English countryside.
I see series 18 is already in the U.S. and that series 20 is set to release in theU.K. in 2017, does anyone know where series 19 is? And when it might hit the U.S?
I live in Columbus Ga and I have discovered Midsummer on Netflix and it is a wonderful show, I cannot go a day without looking at at least two shows! I am a huge fan and now that I know there is an actual tour you can book to these magical villages and pubs, it is on my bucket list for sure!
Wir sehen schon von Anfang an DCI Barnaby und sind immer wieder begeistert wie man ohne Schießerei Mörder fangen kann! Wir hoffen sehr das in Deutschland bald eine neue Staffel gezeigt wird. Einen Urlaub in England haben wir schon geplant um die herrlichen Dörfer in der Serie besuchen zu können. Wir hoffen DCI Barnaby gibt es noch sehr lange!
We see DCI Barnaby right from the start and are always enthusiastic about how you can catch killer without shooting! We hope very much in Germany soon a new season will be shown. A holiday in England we have already planned to visit the magnificent villages in the series. We hope DCI Barnaby is still very long!
I live in America.I have loved BBC’ America’s programming for quite awhile ever since first finding Doctor Who and after found a cornucopia of great shows from Hex too Graham Norton (love the chair gag)from Sherlock too Luther the BBC is great. I must admit I found Midsomer Murders on Netflix and am so overjoyed I did, I have a medicial condition that leaves me in the house in front of a television most of the time so Midsomer being a show that is basically 90min movie’s is great and the fact that there is 18 seasons (soon 19 yay) is great. But the real joy is the FACT that it also happens to be the greatest show ever made. The undeniable wit combined with great stories and well written mysteries that keep you clueing till the end. Thank You Midsomer for all the murders I hope you kill till the last man standing, here’s to 20 more seasons and I agree to C.I. Betty Barnaby taking over.Cheers……………… P.S. I loved Tom and guest appearance would be great but John has done a wonderful job I grown to love his character as well,and sykes is so cute.
Wow Betty Barnaby taking over - that’s certainly forward thinking.
Lots of tour variations from several companies - so you can make sure to catch your favourites.
Series 19 is currently in production - all main filming is finished. It should air in the UK in the New Year.
I found the Midsomer Murder series on Netflix- Memphis, TN. LOVE all the characters. I really enjoy seeing actors like Hailey Mills or Orlando Bloom show up on the show. Nice little surprises! I cannot wait for the next season. This is really one of the very best shows on television. The poor inhabitants of the Midsomer area are brave to live in the biggest crime district I have ever seen. But the area is so gorgeous I totally understand why they would never leave. LOVE IT!
My wife and I live in Ohio and visited England two years ago and visited Wallingford, the original Causton. The town and countryside are every bit as beautiful as they appear on the series. We are looking forward to making another visit next year.
Just want to say I’m a great fan in the U.S. Watch at least an episode per day on Netflix or Acorn.tv. Still watching the John Nettles series, so I am not yet acquainted with the current Inspector Barnabys. Great writing, stories, wit, humor, and of course, gorgeous settings for this most excellent series. I hope this series runs forever!
I’ve seen all episodes and can’t wait for the next episodes. I loved Tom but John is cool too, as long as the Barnaby’s last name is there I’m cool. Please keep it coming and I’m hoping I can visit Midsomer on my next trip to the UK. I live in the states but I’ve been to the UK 4times but never heard of Midsomer until I saw the show on Netflix…Love the show so much…
Kelly.. the actor who played bullard passed away
My husband and I are from Australia. I have been a fan of MM for a long time. We took a trip to the UK and Ireland in July/August 2016. We stayed in Thame for just over a week and thoroughly enjoyed exploring both MM trails. Would highly recommend it.
I can’t get enough of this show…I’m also still on the old shows, I didn’t even know they were still filming. I’m so glad I’m not the only one obsessed with it. I love John Nettles and Troy makes me laugh out loud. This show is going to get me divorced, I work from home but not so much now 🙂
I live in the US, and subscribe to ACORN TV. If you enjoy these fantastic British television programming, I highly recommend it. Please keep Midsomer Murder going, just love it!
Our son got us Netflix for Christmas & with all that’s available, Midsommer Murders is all I’ve watched so far. I’m only part way through season 11 so haven’t had to face a different Barnaby. Of the three DS characters, Jason Hughes is by all means the superior actor. His character meshed soooo well with all the people he meets. I especially loved the interaction between Cully and him just prior to Cully’s wedding. This sounds too trite - but he really IS the proper DS Jones!! I’ll definitely continue watching, because I’m a true fan, but I’d hate to think the best is behind me.
By accident I´ve come across to the episodes of Chief Inspector Barnaby and Troy on German TV and they are so different from detective stories on German TV. The contents of the stories are like in a spider`s web, nobody really knows might happen next and this is the way that make the serials so interesting. I love the picturesque scenery with its beautiful villages, rivers and sometimes hilly countryside. All the plots are so breathtaking that we decided to visit these different areas via guided tours in the next years. Hopefully there will be many new episodes in the next years……
I too, recently discovered MM after we finally caught up w/the 21st century & subscribed to Netflix. This has been such a great show! All the regular characters feel like family but I agree, although Neil Dudgeon is great..my favorite will always be John Nettles. (Embarrassed to admit it)..I actually cried when Daniel Casey left but then John Hughes came on board and I loved how believable & familiar his Ben Jones felt straight away! Then cried again when he left! Was glad when Gwilym Lee joined the cast! Anyway…so relieved to hear that so many can’t go a day w/out watching it like me! We have visited Ireland twice and next we plan on a trip to England. We plan to visit Anne Hathaways cottage, Shakespeares home as well as CS Lewis home & pub where he & Tolkien shared a pint but “Midsomer” locations are a must! Have already watched all the seasons twice (I know…get a life right?haha) Love the beautiful rolling countrysides…also a huge fan if “As Time Goes By.” Can get a “fix” of English countryside by watching “Escape to the Country” British househunters! Between MM & that show…I’m ready to move!
I live in Canada 🙂 And have recently been watching Midsomer Murders on Netflix for the past few weeks with my hubby. We love the series and are hooked. Our son married a Scottish lass and ‘they’ live in a small village with their young family. Seeing the country side reminds us of our visits..but it sure does highlight village living to a whole new level 😉 British humour and T.V. series have always been at the top of our list of preferred entertainment. We’re looking forward to continuing with the programme…just sad to read some of the comments here and knowing that, eventually, some of our favourite characters will no longer be on the show 🙁
Your country is beautiful, enjoyed exploring some of it on our visits…there’s soooo much to take in. We’re so proud to be a part of the Commonwealth and it’s vast History.
We too enjoy the Midsomer Murders. In fact we have returned to the very first episode and are rewatching each season in order once again. Look forward to the return of Cam and the continued murders in this most beauteous setting, during this next season.
Britophiles, isn’t this series like the best book ever?! No one writes like the Brits, no one. I lived in Australia in the ’70s (now in Seattle) and was in thrall to ‘When the Boat Comes In’ and ‘Rock Follies.’ If anyone on board was lucky enough to see them, you know what I mean. I even struck up a chat with the young (I assume) man who managed the RF website and he sent me a tape of the music from the second series, which I missed. Not as good as the first, which I still have memorized!