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ITV Recommissions Midsomer Murders for Series 26 With Four Feature-Length Episodes

The move answers fan uncertainty over recent UK delays, with production scheduled for 2026.

Overview

  • Neil Dudgeon, Nick Hendrix, Annette Badland and Fiona Dolman are confirmed to reprise their roles.
  • The four-episode order brings the franchise to 148 installments, commissioned by ITV alongside All3Media International.
  • Series 25 finished filming over the summer, yet some recent seasons have not aired in the UK despite being available abroad.
  • The series remains a global draw, active in nearly 200 territories and regularly ranking among the top three shows in Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltics.
  • A theatrical adaptation begins a nationwide run this month, featuring original cast member Daniel Casey as Tom Barnaby.