Overview

• ITV and All3Media International have ordered Series 26 from Bentley Productions, with Michele Buck as executive producer and Huw Kennair-Jones overseeing the commission.
• Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI Barnaby alongside Nick Hendrix, with Annette Badland and Fiona Dolman also set to reprise their roles.
• The new run consists of four feature-length mysteries, with broadcast dates yet to be announced.
• The commission brings the overall tally to 148 episodes, reflecting the show’s sustained prime-time presence.
• All3Media cites ongoing success in nearly 200 territories and signals delivery of the new series in 2026.