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Neil Dudgeon Reflects on Tenure as Midsomer Murders Debuts Series 24 on ITV

The long-time Barnaby says he takes the role year by year to avoid overstaying.

Overview

  • Dudgeon, who succeeded John Nettles, has portrayed DCI John Barnaby since 2011.
  • In an interview reported by Express/Reach PLC, he said he approaches the job a year at a time and would leave before it became embarrassing.
  • He recalled fearing the show might be cancelled after his early episodes, before a recommission confirmed its continuation.
  • Series 24 airs on ITV on Monday and Tuesday at 8:30pm, featuring new installments titled The Devil's Work and The Book of the Dead.
  • Nick Hendrix returns as DS Jamie Winter with Annette Badland as Dr Fleur Perkins.