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

The recommission underscores the franchise’s durability, with All3Media targeting a 2026 delivery.

Overview

  • Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI Barnaby alongside Nick Hendrix, Annette Badland and Fiona Dolman in the new run.
  • The commission comprises four feature-length cases, taking the series tally to 148 episodes.
  • Bentley Productions leads production with executive producer Michele Buck, commissioned by ITV drama chief Huw Kennair-Jones.
  • ITV and All3Media’s update follows last year’s schedule disruptions that prompted speculation about cast continuity.
  • The global hit continues to expand across ITVX and FAST channels, with a stage adaptation starring Daniel Casey launching nationwide this winter.