Based on the books by Caroline Graham and originally adapted for the screen by Anthony Horowitz for ITV, the first series of this popular crime drama screened in 1997. John Nettles plays Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby based at Causton CID who sets out to solve the various murders that take place in Midsomer, a fictional rather wealthy English county. Initially his side kick is Detective Sergeant (DS) Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) who is replaced later in the series by DS Dan Scott (John Hopkins) and then by DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes). Joyce Barnaby (Jane Wymark) is his ever supporting wife and Cully (Laura Howard) his only child; Cully often turns up rather unexpectedly in the middle of Barnaby’s investigations. In addition to the locations listed The Ashridge Estate may also have been used for filming as well as Little Gaddesden, Bulbourne and Hadley Wood in Hertfordshire, but we have no scene or episode confirmation.
Release / Airing: 23/03/1997
Locations used for this production:
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ADC Theatre >
The ADC Theatre in Cambridge appears in the episode 'The Killings at Badger's Drift' where an old lady is found dead in her cottage after witnessing something unsettling in the woods. The ADC Theatre is the location where by Tom and Joyce go to see Cully in a play.
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Aldbury >
The beautiful village of Aldbury featured in the episode 'Written in Blood' where a double murder of of members of a writers circle is investigated.
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Bulbourne >
In Bulbourne near Tring, where the Grand Union Canal runs, was the setting for the episode 'The Kings Crystal'. In this episode, a glassware factory in Midsomer Magna, faces ruin following the death of its co-owner Alan King.
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Chenies Manor >
Chenies Manor House was used as the Aspern Tallow Museum in the episode 'Beyond the Grave' where the slashing of a 17th century painting marks the start of a series of ghostly manifestations. Chenies Manor House also appears in the episode 'Judgement Day' which see the villagers of Midomer Mallow competing to win the Perfect Village competition but a series of murders begin and there is no shortage of suspects.
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Chipperfield >
Chipperfield village featured in the episode 'Written in Blood' where a double murder of of members of a writers circle is investigated.
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Flaunden >
The beautiful village of Flaunden can be seen in various episodes over the years. 'Faithful unto Death' where an investigation into the finances of a village community crafts centre takes a sinister turn. 'Orchis Fatalis' which see's the investigation of a local spiritualist group's link to a string of grisly murders. 'Dance With the Dead' where the suicide pact at an abandoned airfield is under investigation.
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Green Dragon, Flaunden >
The Green Dragon Pub in Flaunden was used in episode 'Dance with the Dead' and was renamed The Airman for the filming. 'Dance with the Dead' is the episode in which a suicide pact at an abandoned airfield is under investigation.
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The Windmill, Chipperfield >
The Windmill Pub in Chipperfield has featured in two episodes of Midsomer Murders. Firstly in 'Days of Misrule' where the pub was renamed the Calham Cross Inn, where sequences were shot inside as well as along the road in front. Inside the pub was dressed for Christmas with decorations, holly and mistletoe everywhere. Secondly, in 'Written in Blood' where the double murder of members of a writers circle is investigated.
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Tiptree Farm >
The Tiptree jam-producing factory was the setting for Midsomer Murders episode 'Sauce for the Goose' which is episode seven of series eight. A tour of Plummer's famous relish factory ends in tragedy when one of the visitors is crushed against the towers of relish bottles and dumped into a 200 degree sterilizer. Who feels strongly enough about Plummer's Relish to commit murder?
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