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Midsomer Murders: The Full Story
NEIL Dudgeon’s debut tonight as the new leading man in Midsomer Murders has been overshadowed by the race row involving producer Brian True-May. Today it was announced that Brian will step down from the show at the end of the … Continue reading
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Midsomer Murders: Farewell John
WE met yet again in a typical Midsomer country pub. One last annual press gathering before John Nettles said goodbye to Midsomer Murders. His final episode – Fit For Murder – is on ITV1 at 8pm tonight. But the series … Continue reading
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Midsomer Murders: Neil Dudgeon
SO now we know. Life of Riley star Neil Dudgeon is to take over from John Nettles in Midsomer Murders. Yorkshire-born Neil, 49, will begin filming this summer after ITV bosses gave the go-ahead to a 14th series.
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Midsomer Murders: Rik Mayall
STILL no news on who will replace John Nettles in Midsomer Murders. Though we shouldn’t have too long to wait – presuming ITV gives the go ahead to a 14th series. A new leading actor is ready and waiting.
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Midsomer Murders, Stephen Fry and Twitter
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MIDSOMER Murders has a celebrity fan in Stephen Fry.
Who has also revealed something you might not expect from a devoted user of Twitter…
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Midsomer Murders: Final Case For John Nettles
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THE end of a era in Midsomer was confirmed a few minutes ago.
John Nettles is to leave Midsomer Murders – but not just yet.
The veteran actor, who plays Det Chief Insp Tom Barnaby, will investigate his final case next year.
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Midsomer Murders: Holly And Nettles
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JOHN Nettles was his usual dry-witted self when we spoke to him yesterday.
Including after I asked him about a certain Holly Willoughby.
The venue was a pub in a sleepy Oxfordshire village, which came complete with a stone church…
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Midsomer Murders: Blood Wedding
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MIDSOMER Murders is a class act – in more ways than one.
The wedding of Cully Barnaby and Simon Dixon was filmed last summer, with yours truly in the congregation.
Yesterday – exactly one year and three days later – came the reception…
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Midsomer New Year

THE start of a New Year and the first murder mystery of 2008.
If you’re feeling a little jaded today, then John Nettles may be just the tonic you need this evening.
Midsomer Murders: Shot At Dawn is another gloriously daft adventure with yet more inventive methods of murder…
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Midsomer Double
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THE murder count is set to rise in Midsomer.
Although schedules have yet to be finalised, it looks like a double treat is on the way for fans of John Nettles.
Two new episodes are set to be screened – one at Christmas and one at New Year.
And each one features a former Coronation Street star.
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