‘Midsomer Murders’ Launches Production on Landmark 25th Season (EXCLUSIVE)

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All3Media has announced that the long-running detective drama “Midsomer Murders” is reaching another milestone as filming begins for its record-breaking 25th season from Series Mania in Lille. This beloved series, which has been on air for almost three decades, will return with four fresh, full-length mystery episodes.

Hailing from Bentley Productions, under the commission of ITV in the U.K., “Midsomer Murders” has maintained its popularity in almost 200 countries. The upcoming season will star Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby and Nick Hendrix as his partner, DS Jamie Winter. Returning to reprise her role is Annette Badland as the pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins, and Fiona Dolman once again takes on the character of Sarah, Barnaby’s wife.

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As we wrap up Season 25, I find myself part of a remarkable journey – “Midsomer Murders” will have an astounding 144 episodes under its belt, outnumbering detective series legends like “Poirot,” “Vera,” and “Columbo.” Moreover, this long-running show’s resilience surpasses that of television crime icons such as “Starsky & Hutch,” “Kojak,” and “The Streets of San Francisco” in terms of the number of episodes produced. It’s truly an honor to be a part of such a prolific series!

The enduring popularity of “Midsomer Murders” is clear from its ongoing global success. It consistently ranks among the top three shows in numerous countries such as Germany, Scandinavia, and the Baltics. The series has also increased its reach by launching a dedicated streaming channel across North America, and it’s set to make its theatrical debut with a stage adaptation of its first episode, “The Killings at Badger’s Drift.

3M International aims to extend its “Midsomer Murders” licensing initiative across various platforms within the next year. At present, this program encompasses an interactive novel from Octopus Books and a leisurely gaming app by Qiiwi Interactive. The franchise’s debut podcast emerged last year, helmed by Nicki Chapman, produced by StoryHunter, and broadcasted via AudioBoom.

Neil Dudgeon, who has portrayed DCI Barnaby since 2011, shared his enthusiasm for returning to filming “Midsomer”: “It’s wonderful to be shooting ‘Midsomer’ once more. The scripts this season are filled with suspense and enigma, so I can hardly wait for you to watch them. Our writers continue to amaze us with their inventive methods for the inhabitants of ‘Midsomer’ to eliminate one another, which is both entertaining and slightly unsettling; I work alongside these people! And, of course, it’s delightful to be reunited with the entire cast and crew, hearing all the latest news and chatter. It feels like living in a Midsomer village ourselves! I hope you all will enjoy them when they are completed.

A representative from All3Media International stated: “We’re excited to see the unusual and eccentric mysteries that DCI Barnaby and DS Winter will solve in this milestone 25th season. For over two decades, Midsomer Murders has demonstrated its timeless appeal, delivering the perfect blend of ‘cozy crime.’ With the show now boasting a higher number of episodes and crimes than many renowned detective dramas, its status as a favorite global detective series is well-established.

The popular TV show ‘Midsomer Murders,’ inspired by the works of author Caroline Graham’s Chief Inspector Barnaby book series, maintains its status as a global hit due to crime being a consistently appealing genre among broadcast and streaming platforms globally.

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2025-03-25 11:25