Chief Inspector Barnaby series by Caroline Graham Chief Inspector Barnaby series 9 works, 7 primary works Tom Barnaby is the Detective Chief Inspector of the fictional English county of Midsomer. The character of DCI Barnaby is featured in the television mystery series Midsomer Murders. Interview: John Nettles on Midsomer Murders - Telegraph TV and Radio Interview: John Nettles on Midsomer Murders As Midsomer Murders returns to ITV1 its star John Nettles reveals why DCI Barnaby will soon be investigating his final murder. John Nettles and Jason Hughes star in Midsomer Murders Photo: ITV By Clive Morgan 5:58PM BST 17 Jul 2009 Television detectives of a certain age are fast becoming an endangered species. John Thaw’s Inspector Morse is gone, if not forgotten, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Frost (David Jason) is retiring and now charismatic DCI Tom Barnaby, the old-fashioned sleuth in ITV1’s Midsomer Murders, is preparing to bow out.

‘It’s the end of an era for me,’ says John Nettles, who plays Barnaby, ‘and while I’m very sad to be handing in Barnaby’s police badge, he has solved some 200 murders, which I think meets the targets of modern policing.’ However the decision to quit was not an easy one for the 65-year-old actor and former Bergerac star. ‘I suddenly realised that I’m going to be the oldest detective in the business now that David Jason has thrown off the mantle,’ he says. ‘But it was a very difficult decision to make. I’ll have been doing Midsomer Murders for 14 years by the time Barnaby leaves. I’ve formed familial ties with the people involved in the show and they will be hard to break.’ Luckily for the six million viewers who tune in to watch the macabre goings-on in the fictional county of Midsomer, Barnaby’s retirement will not be happening any time soon. This Wednesday in The Dogleg Murders, the first episode of the 12th series, Barnaby is called to investigate a murder at the prestigious Whiteoaks Golf Club.

The following Wednesday (29 July) in Secrets and Spies Barnaby’s previous life as a secret agent is revealed when a former spy is killed at a cricket match. In fact Barnaby will still be catching criminals on our screens until 2011. ‘It’s always wise to leave people wanting more, rather than be booed off the stage because you bored them,’ says Nettles, who will have starred in 75 Midsomer episodes by the time he makes his final bow. Rumours already abound about how Inspector Barnaby will make his exit, and whether he’ll become yet another victim of Midsomer’s preposterously high murder rate. ‘I want Barnaby to die in noble fashion in the service of his country and be buried with full military honours in Westminster Abbey,’ Nettles laughs. ‘But I think he’ll probably just fade away as old coppers – and old actors – do.’ Brian True-May, the executive producer of Midsomer Murders, agrees. ‘It won’t be the demise of Tom Barnaby,’ he explains. ‘He’s not going to get executed or anything like that.

We are just going to end the episode like a normal Midsomer episode.’ It may seem like a peculiar decision not to go out with a blood-spattered bang but, as True-May points out, Midsomer Murders is broadcast in more than 230 countries and, overseas, the episodes are not always shown in their original order. True-May says that because of this they might film two endings: a retirement episode for the UK and a different valedictory episode for the rest of the world. With Barnaby on his way out, the list of potential successors is already a long one. Names being bandied about include Rupert Penry-Jones (Spooks) and Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter). True-May can confirm that Barnaby’s sidekick, DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes), will not be taking the lead in the manner of Kevin Whately’s Lewis. However, True-May refuses to name Barnaby’s replacement. ‘I’m not going to tell you at this stage,’ he says. ‘We are 95 per cent there and are going to announce it this October.

We did approach Roger Moore and Michael Caine but decided on a dolly blonde in a mini-skirt,’ he adds, tongue firmly in cheek. While the identity of Nettles’s successor remains under wraps for now, one thing is certain: Midsomer Murders intends to forge on without him. Its makers hope that, like the crime drama Taggart, it will thrive despite the departure of its lead character. Taggart is still going strong 15 years after the death of Mark McManus, the actor who played the flinty Glaswegian detective. ‘I see Midsomer carrying on very well without Barnaby for many, many years,’ Nettles says. ‘After all it is called Midsomer Murders. It’s not like Morse in that respect, the hero is not eponymous.’ Nettles is adamant, however, that he will not return to the show under any circumstances. ‘No, that will be it,’ he says. ‘I remember [the actor] Tom Baker once said to me many years ago: never go back, particularly with TV shows. This is because the track record for characters returning to series they’ve left is not very good.

There have been several attempts to revive things and they don’t work because times move on.’ The one drama you would have thought Nettles might be tempted to return to is the series which made his name: Bergerac. ‘There have been some amazing plans to resurrect Bergerac,’ he says. ‘The latest is Daughter of Bergerac. Jim’s become a boat builder and his daughter, who’s now a detective, asks him for advice like he’s an old seer. Frankly, I don’t think it would work.’ For Nettles, Barnaby’s retirement won’t lead to a life of leisure, though.He is working on a documentary about the Nazi occupation of Jersey, and has plans to return to the theatre. But there’s one popular retirement activity he won’t be taking up: golf. ‘Barnaby’s the worst golf player in the world and in real life I am too,’ he says. ‘We were on a fairway shooting a scene in The Dogleg Murders when I was asked by the cameraman if it was safe to film from where he was standing.

I said, “Yes, it’ll be fine.” I then managed to slice the ball 90 degrees into the camera.’ Midsomer Murders is on ITV1 on Wednesday at 8.00pm DVD Review: Midsomer Murders: Tom Barnaby’s Final Cases | Blogcritics Home / TV / Genres tv / Drama / DVD Review: Midsomer Murders: Tom Barnaby’s Final Cases DVD Review: Midsomer Murders: Tom Barnaby’s Final Cases 0 0 John Nettles portrayed Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Tom Barnaby in the British ITV Networks’ Midsomer Murders television program from 1997 until 2011. He was there from the beginning, and his departure left fans wondering how, or if the show would continue. By casting Neil Dudgeon as Tom’s cousin John Barnaby, the producers found a way to move forward without too much disruption. In Nettles’ final show, “Fit For Murder,” Tom announces his retirement, and introduces John. The basic premise of Midsomer Murders remains unchanged, and the 16th series (season) is currently in production.

That basic premise of Midsomer Murders is a good one. The show is based on the novels of Caroline Graham, and takes place in the fictional English county of Midsomer. Midsomer County is a wealthy enclave, and the settings are often quite beautiful. It is against this idyllic backdrop that an inordinate number of murders occur, and the perpetrators are usually the least likely candidates. The locations of the murders range all over Midsomer County, and we follow Tom from a golf course to a touristy model town, to an old village school, and some grand estates, among many other places. His final case, “Fit for Murder” happens at a weekend spa that he and his wife are visiting. There is no rest for the wicked it would seem. While the settings are certainly attractive, the mysteries themselves are what keep us coming back. For some reason, it seems that the English have a knack for crafting great murder mysteries. Caroline Graham’s Chief Inspector Barnaby novel series upholds the long tradition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie.

The new 15-DVD, 15-episode box set Midsomer Murders: Tom Barnaby’s Final Cases contains all seven Midsomer Murders from series 12 (2009-10), and all eight from series 13 (2010-11). As the title indicates, these are the final 15 mysteries featuring John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby. While I have not as of yet had the opportunity to watch every episode of this long-running program, I can say that of the many I have seen, I have never been disappointed. This is certainly the case with the final 15 of Nettles’ run with the show. Acorn Media has carved out a nice niche, releasing select British programs on DVD for the American market, and Midsomer Murders is one of them. I took a chance on one of the sets, and was very pleasantly surprised. Evidently, the DVD sets of Midsomer have done well, as these programs have already been previously released separately by Acorn. Having the two series packaged together in this manner is great for those who may not already them.

Midsomer Murders: Tom Barnaby’s Final Cases is housed in a four-volume box set, with a full DVD devoted to each mystery. The breakdown is as follows: Series 12: Part One: “The Dogleg Murders” (100 minutes), “The Black Book” (100 minutes), “Secrets and Spies” (100 minutes), and “The Glitch” (100 minutes). Bonus materials include cast interviews and fact sheets. While Midsomer Murders is a television show, there is an advisory for “The Black Book” on the back cover to alert the viewer that it contains brief nudity and sexual themes. Previously released as Midsomer Murders: Set 17. Series 12: Part Two contains: “Small Mercies” (100 minutes), “The Creeper” (100 minutes), and “The Great and the Good (100 minutes).” There is a 23-minute interview with Jason Hughes as a bonus on “The Great and the Good,” and “The Creeper“ contains brief nudity.

Previously released as Midsomer Murders: Set 18 Series 13: Part One contains: “The Made-to-Measure Murders” (100 minutes), “The Sword of Guillaume” (100 minutes), “Blood on the Saddle” (100 minutes), and “The Silent Land” (100 minutes). “Blood on the Saddle” contains an interesting “Behind-the-scenes” photo gallery. Previously released as Midsomer Murders: Set 19 Series 13: Part Two contains: “Master Class” (93 minutes), “The Noble Art” (89 minutes), “Not in my Backyard” (89 minutes), and “Fit for Murder” (89 Minutes). John Nettles’ final starring appearance as Tom Barnaby comes in “Fit for Murder,” and the DVD also includes the bonus feature “Barnaby Through the Years” photo gallery and a “Saying Goodbye to Barnaby” essay. Previously released as Midsomer Murders: Set 20. If you add it all up the run time would be approximately 24 hours.

Although I would not necessarily recommend sitting down for one 24-hour marathon of Midsomer Murders, I would understand if you chose to do so. The series really is that addictive, and I believe it is one of the best British television shows going. For those who have yet to fall under the spell of Midsomer Murders, it is most definitely worth investigating. Midsomer Murders - Twin Cities PBS Midsomer Murders WIDTH HEIGHT <iframe width="512" height="376" src="" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" seamless allowfullscreen></iframe> To embed this video, copy and paste the code above. About this show Watch Previews The rural countryside of a fictional county in England provides the backdrop for this long-running crime series based on the novels of Caroline Graham. A lush visual style, quirky characters and ubiquitous red herrings recall classic public television British mysteries of the past. At the center of the MIDSOMER MURDERS investigations is Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, played by actor John Nettles (Bergerac), and Detective Sergeant Daniel "Dan" Scott (John Hopkins).

Upcoming Air Dates #901 — The House in the Woods, Part 1 | Monday, Jan 2 at 7:56pm TPT LIFE #902 — The House in the Woods, Part 2 | Monday, Jan 2 at 8:43pm TPT LIFE #901 — The House in the Woods, Part 1 | Tuesday, Jan 3 at 1:56am TPT LIFE #902 — The House in the Woods, Part 2 | Tuesday, Jan 3 at 2:43am TPT LIFE #903 — Dead Letters, Part 1 | Monday, Jan 9 at 7:56pm TPT LIFE #901 — The House in the Woods, Part 1 Local PC Ben Jones (Jason Hughes) steps into CID and DS Scott's shoes to help Barnaby investigate the garrotting of two house hunters outside a deserted - supposedly haunted - house. The owner is anxious to sell, but the estate agent, Harriet Davis (Rebecca Egan), who is representing Jack Magwood (George Baker - I Claudius), seems reluctant to let anyone see the property.

This episode is the first appearance of DC Ben Jones (Jason Hughes). Monday, Jan 2 at 7:56pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 3 at 1:56am TPT LIFE Thursday, Jan 26 at 3pm TPT LIFE Wednesday, Feb 1 at 3pm TPT LIFE #902 — The House in the Woods, Part 2 Local PC Ben Jones (Jason Hughes) steps into CID and DS Scott's shoes to help Barnaby investigate the garrotting of two house hunters outside a deserted - supposedly haunted - house. The owner is anxious to sell, but the estate agent, Harriet Davis (Rebecca Egan), who is representing Jack Magwood (George Baker - I Claudius), seems reluctant to let anyone see the property. This episode is the first appearance of DC Ben Jones (Jason Hughes).

Monday, Jan 2 at 8:43pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 3 at 2:43am TPT LIFE Friday, Jan 27 at 3pm TPT LIFE Thursday, Feb 2 at 3pm TPT LIFE #903 — Dead Letters, Part 1 The mother of a deceased one-time carnival queen is found dead in a stream. Once again, Barnaby must dig up the past to solve the case. Barnaby is convinced he has seen two people from an earlier mystery (The Killings at Badger's Drift- the very first episode of Series I) around the village. He is puzzled because the people in question were brutally murdered. Is Barnaby seeing ghosts? Guest stars Simon Callow (Four Weddings And A Funeral) and Carolina Goddall (Schindler's List; Mrs. Biggs).

Monday, Jan 9 at 7:56pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 10 at 1:56am TPT LIFE Monday, Jan 30 at 3pm TPT LIFE Friday, Feb 3 at 3pm TPT LIFE #904 — Dead Letters, Part 2 The mother of a deceased one-time carnival queen is found dead in a stream. Once again, Barnaby must dig up the past to solve the case. Barnaby is convinced he has seen two people from an earlier mystery (The Killings at Badger's Drift- the very first episode of Series I) around the village. He is puzzled because the people in question were brutally murdered. Is Barnaby seeing ghosts? Guest stars Simon Callow (Four Weddings And A Funeral) and Carolina Goddall (Schindler's List; Mrs. Biggs).

Monday, Jan 9 at 8:45pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 10 at 2:45am TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 31 at 3pm TPT LIFE Monday, Feb 6 at 3pm TPT LIFE #905 — Vixen's Run, Part 1 Wealthy, eccentric, obese aristocrat Freddy Butler (Joss Ackland - White Mischief; King Lear) drops dead after gathering all three of his wives at his hall. Although the cause of death is revealed to have been natural causes, the case is far from simple when, soon after, his solicitor is killed in a house fire. Guest Star: Sian Phillips (I Claudius). Monday, Jan 16 at 7:56pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 17 at 1:56am TPT LIFE Tuesday, Feb 7 at 3pm TPT LIFE #906 — Vixen's Run, Part 2 Wealthy, eccentric, obese aristocrat Freddy Butler (Joss Ackland - White Mischief; King Lear) drops dead after gathering all three of his wives at his hall.

Although the cause of death is revealed to have been natural causes, the case is far from simple when, soon after, his solicitor is killed in a house fire. Guest Star: Sian Phillips (I Claudius). Monday, Jan 16 at 8:46pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 17 at 2:46am TPT LIFE Wednesday, Feb 8 at 3pm TPT LIFE #907 — Down Among The Dead Men, Part 1 Blackmail, revenge and, of course, murder strike again in Midsomer. Barnaby has plenty of suspects with motives but no real proof. For once his investigations take him beyond the confines of Midsomer, with trips to the seaside - where he even takes time out for a paddle. The real evidence, however, rests much closer to home as Joyce and Cully discover. Guest star: Julia McKenzie (Agatha Christie's Marple).

Monday, Jan 23 at 7:56pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 24 at 1:56am TPT LIFE Thursday, Feb 9 at 3pm TPT LIFE #908 — Down Among The Dead Men, Part 2 Blackmail, revenge and, of course, murder strike again in Midsomer. Barnaby has plenty of suspects with motives but no real proof. For once his investigations take him beyond the confines of Midsomer, with trips to the seaside - where he even takes time out for a paddle. The real evidence, however, rests much closer to home as Joyce and Cully discover. Guest star: Julia McKenzie (Agatha Christie's Marple). Monday, Jan 23 at 8:39pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 24 at 2:39am TPT LIFE Friday, Feb 10 at 3pm TPT LIFE #909 — Four Funerals and a Wedding, Part 1 A ninety-year-old battle of the sexes comes to a head in Broughton, with casualties on both side: Mildred Danvers, poisoned, and Rev. Anthony Gant, shot.

Guest star: Dominic Jephcott (Emmerdale). Monday, Jan 30 at 7:56pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 31 at 1:56am TPT LIFE #910 — Four Funerals and a Wedding, Part 2 A ninety-year-old battle of the sexes comes to a head in Broughton, with casualties on both side: Mildred Danvers, poisoned, and Rev. Anthony Gant, shot. Guest star: Dominic Jephcott (Emmerdale). Monday, Jan 30 at 8:44pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Jan 31 at 2:44am TPT LIFE #911 — Country Matters, Part 1 Campaigns against the building of a supermarket in Elverton-come-Laterly come to a head when environmental supervisor Frank Hopkirk is stabbed to death. His body is found at a long-forgotten timberyard. Guest stars: Juliet Aubrey (The White Queen) and Claire Holman (Inspector Lewis).

Monday, Feb 6 at 7:55pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Feb 7 at 1:55am TPT LIFE #912 — Country Matters, Part 2 Campaigns against the building of a supermarket in Elverton-come-Laterly come to a head when environmental supervisor Frank Hopkirk is stabbed to death. His body is found at a long-forgotten timberyard. Guest stars: Juliet Aubrey (The White Queen) and Claire Holman (Inspector Lewis). Monday, Feb 6 at 8:43pm TPT LIFE Tuesday, Feb 7 at 2:43am TPT LIFE Midsomer Murder - New Season! | WLRN Midsomer Murder - New Season! DCI Barnaby, DS Jones and Ernest Baliol APT APT 9pm Wednesday - MIDSOMER MURDERS Crime/Drama Midsomer Murders, one of the longest-running British detective series, returns to WLRN, with more murders and mysteries in its eleventh series.

Catch up with DCI Barnaby and Company May 11th in the premiere episode, BLOOD WEDDING, where Barnaby is torn between work and family when the maid of honor at a high-society wedding is murdered just days before his own daughter's nuptials. Here's dialog from the show... DCI Tom Barnaby: I want you to do it. DS Ben Jones: What? DCI Tom Barnaby: Be best man. DS Ben Jones: But before I toast the bridesmaids, I'd like to arrest the bride and groom. DCI Tom Barnaby: If that's what it takes. This new season promises to bring you more gripping murders with enough plot twists and clues to satisfy the best "who done it" fans. In fact, the town of Midsomer seems to attract more murderers than any other place, real or imagined and John Nettles agrees... We worked it out that if the murder rate in real life was the same as it was in the program, there’d be nobody left but Barnaby and his immediate family.

John Nettles, A Conversation with John Nettles (Season 7, DVD bonus) Don't miss the season premiere, May 11th at 9pm on WLRN-TV. ABOUT THE SERIES: Set in the deceptively idyllic fictional English county of Midsomer, the suspenseful drama MIDSOMER MURDERS is based on the popular novels of Caroline Graham. Featuring an eccentric cast of characters, ubiquitous red herrings, and quaint countryside scenery, this long-running crime series recalls classic public television British mysteries of the past. At the heart of the show is the perceptive and meticulous criminal investigator Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (John Nettles). Tags: MIDSOMER MURDERS - Recommended British TV Crime Drama MIDSOMER MURDERS John Nettles – DCI Tom Barnaby 0EpLi5gwlO4 15YNGV-KCfw SYNOPSIS Set in the fictional ‘deadliest county in England’ Midsomer. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby investigates murders in the ‘peaceful’ countryside.

Series: Series 1 (1998) – 4 Episodes Series 2 (1999) – 4 Episodes Series 3 (2000) – 5 Episodes Series 4 (2001) – 5 Episodes Series 5 (2002) – 4 Episodes Series 6 (2003) – 5 Episodes Series 7 (2003) – 6 Episodes Series 8 (2004) – 8 Episodes Series 9 (2005) – 9 Episodes Series 10 (2006) – 6 Episodes Series 11 (2008) – 9 Episodes Series 12 (2009) – 7 Episodes Series 13 (2010) – 8 Episodes Series 14 (2011) – 8 Episodes Series 15 (2012) – 6 Episodes Series 16 (2013) – 5 Episodes VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Tom Barnaby | Midsomer Murders Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Geoffrey "

Tom" Barnaby is a fictional detective created by Caroline Graham.

DCI Barnaby is featured in the Chief Inspector Barnaby book series which began with The Killing at Badger's Drift in 1987. Barnaby is also the main detective in Midsomer Murders, a popular television show based on the novels. There, Barnaby is played by John Nettles (who also has acted in British crime series Bergerac). In both the books and the television series, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby is based in the fictional town of Causton in the southeast of England. From that base of operations, Barnaby travels out into the English countryside to solve murders as they occur in a variety of small villages. A genius in the field of criminal investigation, he is a highly experienced and methodical detective; prone to taking his time. However, despite his slow and steady nature, he is an extremely perceptive and sagacious individual, detecting even the smallest of clues, which ultimately aid him in solving the gruesome and barbarous crimes which are committed in the county of Midsomer. It is worthy of note that in many cases, he has already reached a conclusion as to the identity of the murderer; only to reveal this fact later on after he has accumulated enough evidence.

Barnaby has been happily married to Joyce for many years, and they have an adult daughter named Cully. They may have lived or worked in London at one point, as around the time of their wedding Barnaby was trying to solve the case of the 'Pimlico Poisoner'. In the episode "Picture of Innocence" of the British drama Midsomer Murders, his full name was revealed as was his date of birth, 20 April 1943. In the episode "Secrets and Spies", Barnaby revealed to his wife and colleagues that he previously worked for MI6. Characteristics Edit Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby is a kind, honest and hardworking middle-aged policeman who often stands out from his fellow fictional detectives on television and in novels, in that he is very ordinary and does not use violence to interrogate his suspects.

Another thing which makes him stand out is that he is also a family man, being married to Joyce and having a daughter Cully, whom he gets on well with - which is also a rarity, with most of the detectives we see in crime fiction either going through bitter divorces or end up being widowed and suffering from alcohol depression, smoking, and gambling - or going through a series of love interests, none of them lasting. Tom Barnaby is none of these things and as a policeman is taking his time when it comes to solving a murder. Throughout the series, Barnaby often wears smart three-piece suits and ties. He has blue eyes, but in the novels they are brown. He is dedicated to his job and his family, and they support him at every turn. Relationships Edit Joyce is Barnaby's wife. She is known to have an interest in many things, depending on the focus of the episode - including painting, singing, tango dancing, arts appreciation, drama, cycling, running, cooking, charity work and crafts. There is at one point when she is taking part in the Midsomer Worthy Choir and she recommends that DC Ben Jones joins after she and Tom hear him singing in the choir in Death in Chorus.

Cully Barnaby Cully is Tom and Joyce's only child. She is not very interesting to some members of the audience, because she is quite wrapped in herself and her partner, Simon, whom she marries. John Barnaby Edit Barnaby's cousin John makes his first appearance in " The Sword of Guillaume ", where he is based in Brighton CID. He has a bluff and ironic personality but the two have a warm relationship. They join forces to solve the murders of Douglas Wakely and Jenny Russell, who were both murdered. The real reason for Tom going to Brighton was that he was suspicious of the plans of the mayor of Causton, Dave Hicks, who was going to buy up coastal lands for holiday chalets. Tom is older than John and when Tom announces he is retiring, John is transferred to Midsomer. This happens in the episode, " Fit for Murder " where Tom is celebrating his birthday with his other family and colleagues. John then says he is sorry to break up the party but that the vicar over at Badger's Drift has been hanging from a bell rope.

Badger's Drift was the scene of where it all began, and it shows that even with Tom, now retired, murder will no doubt continue in Midsomer as John Barnaby takes over. Sarah Barnaby Barnaby is likely to have known Sarah for some time even though they have never encountered each other throughout his time on the show. George Bullard George is the former medical examiner and colleague, who helps Barnaby solves murders. He and his wife Catherine are close family friends.

Gail Stephens Edit Gavin Troy <a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Troy%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Gavin%20Troy%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Afalse%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BGavin%20Troy%7CTroy%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="57704-2002770729549e7bd8b6ff3" href="/wiki/Gavin_Troy" title="Gavin Troy">Troy</a> is Barnaby's first partner in the series and it is evident that they have known each other for quite some time before the events of "<a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%2

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The pair get on well and have a warm relationship. Barnaby finds a small few of Troy's habits irksome. Two stand out most and those being his hapless driving as well as his non-politically correct remarks, to which Barnaby corrects him. Of the two it is Barnaby who normally solves the crimes after Troy makes the wrong conclusions.

However, their working relationship only became a little bit strained when Troy and Cully found the next body in "<a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Death%20and%20Dreams%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Death%20and%20Dreams%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BDeath%20and%20Dreams%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="57704-2002770729549e7bd8b6ff3" href="/wiki/Death_and_Dreams" title="Death and Dreams">Death and Dreams</a>".

He was not happy about having to question his own colleague and daughter, and was unaware that the pair had also shared a kiss when Gavin was trying to show off to Cully. Afterwards, the relationship returns to normal.

In "<a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22The%20Green%20Man%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22The%20Green%20Man%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BThe%20Green%20Man%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="57704-2002770729549e7bd8b6ff3" href="/wiki/The_Green_Man?action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="The Green Man (page does not exist)">The Green Man</a>" Troy is promoted to Detective Inspector and transferred to Middlesbrough.

He returns to Midsomer, making an additional appearance, to attend Cully's wedding to Simon Dixon in "<a data-rte-meta="%7B%22type%22%3A%22internal%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22Blood%20Wedding%22%2C%22link%22%3A%22Blood%20Wedding%22%2C%22wasblank%22%3Atrue%2C%22noforce%22%3Atrue%2C%22wikitext%22%3A%22%5B%5BBlood%20Wedding%5D%5D%22%7D" data-rte-instance="57704-2002770729549e7bd8b6ff3" href="/wiki/Blood_Wedding" title="Blood Wedding">Blood Wedding</a>". Dan Scott Dan Scott has short hair and dark eyes. He looks very much like Ben Jones, his successor.

He enjoys working with Barnaby and, sometimes, solves the case himself. Ben Jones Edit Ben Jones has short hair and dark eyes. He looks much like Dan Scott, his predecessor. He enjoys working with Barnaby and, sometimes, solves the case himself. There is at one point when Tom mentions that Joyce suggests that he would be very good for the Midsomer Worthy Choir. Personal details Edit In 1973 while investigating the case of the Pimlico Poisoner, Tom and Joyce were married in a London registry office. [1] Their only child was born in 1978 who they named Cully. [2] In addition to his wife and daughter viewers are introduced to Alice Bly , his maternal aunt, his mother-in-law, Muriel, his father-in-law Douglas, Simon Dixon , his son-in-law and his cousin DCI John Barnaby of Brighton CID. Career details Edit Thomas Geoffrey Barnaby's life in public service began after his graduation from Police College when he was recruited by MI-6. [3] The length of his service with MI-6 is unknown, however by the mid-1960s Barnaby had left MI-6 and joined the police force.

DCI Barnaby and his best friend Jack Colby joined the police force on the same day; eventually both rose to the rank of Sergeant with Colby remaining a uniformed sergeant, and Barnaby transferring to CID. [4] Newly arrived in CID Detective Sergeant Barnaby was placed under the supervision of Detective Inspector Owen Jenkins . DI Jenkins and DS Barnaby investigated the disappearance of Ginger Foxton one of the members of a jazz band known as Hired Gun which was solved some thirty years later, during " The Axeman Cometh ". Sometime between 1991 and 1997 Tom Barnaby now a DCI was transferred to Causton CID in Midsomer County. [5] As a DCI one of Barnaby's duties is to train and guide the development of the Detective Sergeants who assist him, and act as his partner. DCI Barnaby has had three partners. The first of his partners is Detective Sergeant Gavin Troy , who serves alongside Barnaby until he is promoted to Detective Inspector, after which he is transferred to a new post at the conclusion of " The Green Man ".

In the next episode, " Bad Tidings " viewers are introduced to Troy's replacement, Detective Sergeant Daniel Scott who comes to Causton CID after being reassigned from the Metropolitan Police to the Midsomer Constabulary. The reasons for Dan Scott's reassignment to Midsomer and his abrupt departure from the series during the interim between " Midsomer Rhapsody " and " The House in the Woods " have never been explained. Scott's absence, as noted in " The House in the Woods " requires DCI Barnaby to make a brevet appointment, he appoints PC Ben Jones as Acting Detective Constable. The appointment becomes permanent when Jones is transferred into CID. Subsequently, during " Last Years Model " Jones earns his promotion to Detective Sergeant. References Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error on Amazon Video ON DISC A veteran DCI and his young sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.

Creator: The Barnabys plan to renew their wedding vows for their 25th anniversary when Tom is distracted by a murder committed with an Indian sword in Badger's Drift. 8.2 Nine years after Ferdy Villers killed himself, his family reunites for Christmas, unaware that someone is out for revenge. 8.1 When a local thief and womanizer is killed with a pitchfork, the residents of Midsomer Mallow fear for their chances in the Perfect Village Competition. 8.1 a list of 37 titles created 16 Jul 2011 a list of 41 titles created 06 Sep 2014 a list of 35 titles created 12 Nov 2015 a list of 29 titles created 02 Dec 2015 a list of 28 titles created 10 months ago Search for " Midsomer Murders " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 6 nominations.

See more awards » Videos Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. Stars: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Clare Holman Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case. Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout Father Brown (TV Series 2013) Crime | Drama | Mystery Series inspired by the stories of GK Chesterton; a Catholic priest has a knack for solving mysteries in his English village. Stars: Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll Inspector George Gently (TV Series 2007) Crime | Drama | Mystery With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Stars: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard Agatha Christie's Marple (TV Series 2004) Crime | Drama | Mystery An elderly spinster living in the village of St Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders.

Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, David Leon Death in Paradise (TV Series 2011) Crime | Drama | Mystery A British inspector is transferred to Saint-Marie's police department, but he hates the sun, sea, and sand. The series follow his investigations into murders on the island. Later series see another British DI head the investigative team. Stars: Danny John-Jules, Elizabeth Bourgine, Sara Martins Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester.

Stars: James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie Set amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes. Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons British crime investigation series based around aristocratic, Oxford-educated Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his working-class assistant Sergeant Barbara Havers. Stars: Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Lesley Vickerage Edit Storyline The British detective drama revolves around DCI Barnaby's efforts to solve numerous murders that take place in the fictional English county of Midsomer. The current lead character is DCI John Barnaby, who is the younger cousin of former lead character DCI Tom Barnaby. The Barnabys have worked with several different sergeants throughout the run of the show, including Sgt Gavin Troy, Sgt Dan Scott, Sgt Ben Jones and Sgt Charlie Nelson. Written by Anonymous The deadliest county in England.

Genres: 28 June 1998 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Actor Neil Dudgeon played gardener Daniel Bolt in Midsomer Murders: Garden of Death (2000) before coming back as DCI John Barnaby in Midsomer Murders: The Sword of Guillaume (2010). See more » Quotes DCI Tom Barnaby : [Last line spoken by Tom Barnaby] What now? I'm going to have my cake and eat it. Midsomer Murders - An Interesting one to Watch !!

17 April 2006 | by shadhana_mano (India) – See all my reviews Hi Everyone, I have watched some four to five episodes of Midsomer Murders recently and I am looking forward to watch more of those.I really enjoyed the way the story was moving.The Characters of Tom Barnaby and Seargent Troy were amazing.Midsomer takes the viewers to the old England.Those village sceneries were really splendid.I really wonder whether those villages still exist in England as most parts of England had been urbanized.John Nettles has done his part well according to the character.And so is Daniel Casey.I am very much eager to watch the other stories of Midsomer Murders as well.One Important thing which i really liked the most and because of which i was able to sit and watch the whole movie without changing the movie channel is that there were only few scenes that depicts vulgarity in the movie.I really Appreciate the person who has taken it in this manner and has given life to the Midsomer series. And last but not the least One cannot forget the tile Music.It is an everlasting one. Finally My Heartiest Compliments for all those actors who have made this really an interesting one to watch.

Regards M.Sadana 21 of 23 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes 1000+ images about Midsomer murders on Pinterest | Radios, Toms and TVs Forward When I am feeling down, I visit Midsumer. DCI Tom Barnaby and his sidekicks investigate crimes in that most criminal of counties. After Tom retired, his cousin John took over the job. But that was ok, because, really, the star of the show is Midsomer itself. See More 1000+ images about Midsomer Murders on Pinterest | Marlow, Toms and English country decor Tom, Joyce and Cully Barnaby from Midsomer Murders; British picnics in summer See More

Question: In which fictional county would you find DCI Tom Barnaby?
Answer: Midsomer