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Death's Shadow (Midsomer Murders)
''Midsomer Murders'' is a British television detective drama that has aired on ITV since 1997. The show is based on Caroline Graham's '' Chief Inspector Barnaby'' book series, originally adapted by Anthony Horowitz. From the pilot episode in 1997 until 2 February 2011 the lead character, DCI Tom Barnaby, was portrayed by John Nettles OBE. In February 2009 it was announced that Nettles had decided to leave Midsomer Murders after the conclusion of series 13 in July 2010. When his last episode "Fit for Murder" aired on 2 February 2011, Nettles had appeared in 81 episodes. Since 2011 the lead character has been DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), who permanently joined the show following John Nettles' 2011 departure. He is the younger cousin of DCI Tom Barnaby. Like his cousin, John Barnaby works for Causton CID. Several actors have appeared in a variety of Midsomer Murders episodes: Daniel Casey (DS Gavin Troy, series 1–7), John Hopkins (DS Daniel Scott, series 7–8), Jane W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midsomer Murders
''Midsomer Murders'' is a British crime drama television series, adapted by Anthony Horowitz and Douglas Watkinson from the novels in the '' Chief Inspector Barnaby'' book series (created by Caroline Graham), and broadcast on two channels of ITV since its premiere on 23 March 1997. The series focuses on various murder cases that take place within small country villages across the fictional English county of Midsomer, and the efforts of the senior police detective and his partner within the fictional Midsomer Constabulary to solve the crime by determining who the culprit is and the motive for their actions. It identifies itself differently from other detective dramas often by featuring a mixture of lighthearted whimsy and dark humour, as well as a notable soundtrack that includes the use of the theremin instrument for the show's theme tune. The programme has featured two lead stars—from its premiere in 1997, John Nettles as Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Tom Barnaby, until h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwilym Lee
Gwilym Lee (born 24 November 1983) is a Welsh actor. He is best known for his roles in '' Jamestown'', ''Midsomer Murders'', ''Top End Wedding'', ''The Great'', and for playing guitarist Brian May in the Queen biopic ''Bohemian Rhapsody''. Early life Lee was born in Bristol to Welsh parents, Tom and Ceinwen. He has three older siblings: Geraint, Owen and Rhiannon. When he was young the family moved to Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, although he identifies strongly with his Welsh heritage. He studied English literature at Cardiff University and drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he received the Guildhall Gold Medal in 2008. Lee lives in London. Career Lee joined a drama group as a teen. He then starred in the 1997-1998 television adaptation of the ''Animal Ark'' books. Aged 16 he started working on ''Richard III'' with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Lee appeared in a leading role in the final series of '' Land Girls'' (2011) and had several guest roles on telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Cregeen
Peter Cregeen (born 28 January 1940 in London, England) is a British television director, producer and executive. He was the original director of ITV's successful police drama, ''The Bill'', and made a substantial contribution to the series thereafter. He also served as Head of Series for BBC television drama between 1989 and 1993, which included cancelling ''Doctor Who'' after its 26th season and several years of poor viewing figures. Career Cregeen began directing for television in the 1960s and producing in the 1970s. During the 1960s, 70s, and 80s he worked on numerous popular television series, including: ''The Troubleshooters'' (1965); ''King of the River'' (1966); ''Out of the Unknown'' (1969; 1971); ''The Onedin Line'' (1971; 1976); ''The Sandbaggers'' (1978); ''Colditz'' (1972; 1974) and ''Wings'' (1977–1978). Cregeen has worked on various police dramas, including: ''The Gentle Touch'' (1980); '' The Expert'' (1969); '' Softly Softly'' (1969–1972); ''Z-Cars'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moira Armstrong
Moira Armstrong (born 1930) is a Scottish television director whose career has expanded over nearly fifty years."Moira Armstrong - Watching Ourselves: Sixty Years of TV in Scotland" BBC website Born in and raised in north-east Scotland, Armstrong initially worked in BBC Radio where she trained as a continuity announcer before switching to television. Her credits include episodes of '''' (based on the novel '' |
Death In Disguise
''Death in Disguise'' is a crime novel written by English writer Caroline Graham and first published by Headline in 1992. The story follows Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby investigating the murder of a cult member. It is the third volume in Graham's ''Chief Inspector Barnaby'' series, preceded by ''Death of a Hollow Man'' and followed by '' Written in Blood''. It has been adapted into an episode in the ITV drama ''Midsomer Murders''. Plot summary In a country manor house currently owned by a New Age cult of mystics, the mysterious death of member William Carter stirs all the local gossips into a frenzy of speculation. However, the rumours of sinister events are confirmed when the so-called Master of the Lodge is killed with a carving knife during a psychic regression. Meanwhile, untrustworthy financier Guy Gamelin tries reconciling with his estranged, cultist daughter Sylvia, now called Suhami, as does her alcoholic mother. Chief Inspector Barnaby finds himself lost amidst a labyri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faithful Unto Death
''Faithful unto Death'' is a crime novel written by English writer Caroline Graham and first published by Headline Publishing Group, Headline in 1996. The story follows Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby investigating the case of a missing woman. It is the fifth volume in Graham's ''Chief Inspector Barnaby'' series, preceded by ''Written in Blood (novel), Written in Blood'' and followed by ''A Place of Safety''. It has been adapted into an episode in the ITV (TV network), ITV drama ''Midsomer Murders''. Plot summary When local housewife Simone Hollingsworth doesn't show up for bell-ringing practice, nobody even raises an eyebrow, let alone suspect anything sinister. However, after her suspicious neighbours, the elderly Brockleys, notice her husband digging holes in his garden late one night, they call in Chief Inspector Barnaby for help unearthing his dark secrets. Publication history *United Kingdom: 1996, Headline, London, 1996, Hardback, 311 p., . *United States: 1998, St. Martin's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Of A Hollow Man
Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism. For organisms with a brain, death can also be defined as the irreversible cessation of functioning of the whole brain, including brainstem, and brain death is sometimes used as a legal definition of death. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. Death is an inevitable process that eventually occurs in almost all organisms. Death is generally applied to whole organisms; the similar process seen in individual components of an organism, such as cells or tissues, is necrosis. Something that is not considered an organism, such as a virus, can be physically destroyed but is not said to die. As of the early 21st century, over 150,000 humans die each day, with ageing being by far the most common cause of death. Many cultures and religions have the idea of an afterlife, and also may hold the idea of judgement of good and bad deeds in one's life (heaven, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Written In Blood (novel)
''Written in Blood'' is a crime novel by English author Caroline Graham, first published by Headline in 1992. The story follows Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby as he investigates the murder of a retired civil servant. It is the fourth volume in Graham's ''Chief Inspector Barnaby'' series, preceded by ''Death in Disguise'' and followed by ''Faithful unto Death''. It has been adapted into an episode in ITV drama ''Midsomer Murders''. Plot summary The Midsomer Worthy Writer's Circle, a group of amateur novelists, invite celebrated author Max Jennings along as a special guest. However, host Gerald Hadleigh is vehemently opposed to the idea but refuses to explain why, so he is promptly overruled by his peers. After the somewhat uncomfortable event, Hadleigh's companion Rex St. John is tricked into departing, leaving Hadleigh alone with Jennings. The next morning Gerald is found savagely murdered with a candlestick, his corpse stripped and all his clothes stolen, with no sign of Max. Recep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Killings At Badger's Drift
''The Killings at Badger's Drift'' is a mystery novel by English writer Caroline Graham and published by Century in 1987. The story follows Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby investigating the murder of an elderly spinster in a rural village. It is the first volume in Graham's ''Chief Inspector Barnaby'' series, followed by ''Death of a Hollow Man''. In 1997, it was adapted as the pilot of '' Midsomer Murders'', a popular ITV television series based on Graham's books. Plot summary In the fictional village of Badger's Drift, the elderly Miss Bellringer insists that her friend, Emily Simpson, did not die of a heart attack as her doctor claims, but was in fact murdered. An autopsy soon proves her right, as a mix of red wine and hemlock is found in the dead woman's system. While the village descends into panic, the murderer strikes again, claiming the life of local birdwatcher Iris Rainbird. As Barnaby investigates, aided by Sergeant Gavin Troy, he uncovers a connection between an olde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annette Badland
Annette Badland (born 26 August 1950) is an English actress known for a wide range of roles on television, radio, stage, and film. She is best known for her roles as Margaret Blaine in the BBC science fiction series ''Doctor Who'', Mrs. Glenna Fitzgibbons in the first season of '' Outlander,'' and Babe Smith in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. She was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1993 for her performance in Jim Cartwright's play ''The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.'' Early life Badland was born on 26 August 1950 in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Her mother, originally from Loanhead, Scotland, relocated to Birmingham during World War II to work as a munitions and aircraft worker in the factories, where she met Badland's father. Her family often returned to Scotland for holidays and to visit family, or sometimes they holidayed in Wales. Badland trained in acting at East 15 Acting School in Loughton, Essex, working in "rep" at Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manjinder Virk
Manjinder Virk is a British actress, director and writer. She has appeared in the television series '' Holby City'' (1999), ''Doctors'' (2000), ''The Bill'' (2004), ''The Ghost Squad'' (2005), '' Runaway'' (2009), '' Skins'' (2010), '' Monroe'' (2011), '' Hunted'' (2012) and ''Midsomer Murders'' (2016 –2018). She has also written and directed the short films ''Forgive'' (2008) and ''Out of Darkness'' (2013), the latter of which she won Best of Fest award at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival. Early life Virk was born in Coventry, England. Her mother's name is Jasvir. She comes from a family of three children. She began acting at the Belgrade Youth Theatre in Coventry and went on to become artistic director of Pangram Dance Theatre with her brother, Hardish. She went on to earn a degree in contemporary dance at De Montfort University in Leicester. Career In 1999, Virk started off on the British TV series '' Holby City'', which was just the beginning of her television career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamzin Malleson
Tamzin Malleson (born 1 May 1974) is an English actress. Career She originally played Alison Dangerfield in Series 3 and 4 of the BBC drama '' Dangerfield'', before going on to play one of the starring roles (Penny Neville) in the Channel 4 comedy ''Teachers'' for three of the programme's four series, and she starred in one of ITV's Poirot adaptations, "Evil Under The Sun." She has appeared in ''The Bill'', and in the detective show ''A Touch of Frost'', and starred in the BBC medical drama ''Bodies''. Malleson played the role of Kate Wilding, the pathologist in the series ''Midsomer Murders'', from the middle of series 14 to the end of series 17. Personal life Malleson is in a relationship with actor Keith Allen (who starred alongside her in ''Bodies''), and the couple have a daughter, Teddie Malleson-Allen (born in April, 2006). They live near Stroud, Gloucestershire. In 2017, Allen and Malleson opened a diner in Stroud Stroud is a market town and civil parish in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
