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Petra Tabarelli | History & Context of Midsomer Murders

About this project

I started this because I was looking for a place that brought together the history, the nostalgia and the atmosphere of Midsomer Murders. I couldn’t find one, so I made it.

This site grew out of years of looking at the cultural memory of England, and the small details that give Midsomer its character.

It’s an unofficial, historian-curated website and archive — timelines, notes and reflections on the villages, landscapes and atmospheres that sit behind the stories.

If you happen to be working on anything related, happy to chat.

About Me

Hi, I‘m Petra — a cultural historian exploring England‘s cultural memory in Midsomer Murders.

This website is a side project, collected with a historian’s care for detail and a love for the atmospheres that drift through the show.

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, News

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger‘s Drift – Collection of Reviews

This is a collection of reviews of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, the stage adaptation of Caroline Graham’s first Inspector Barnaby novel. (In alphabetical order by author,...

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Midsomer Murders Series 25 Trailer

Midsomer Murders: New Series Premieres in December – but not (yet) in the UK Fans of Midsomer Murders may have to wait a little longer for new episodes. While...

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, News

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger‘s Drift on stage – First Performance Impressions

It was Friday, 24 October 2025, when the stage adaption of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift opened at the Richmond Theatre — outside the Richmond Theatre, there...

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ITV orders 26th season of ‘Midsomer Murders’

ITV and All3Media International have officially commissioned a 26th season of the popular British crime series ‘Midsomer Murders’. The news comes even though seasons 24 and 25 have not...

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, News

Midsomer On Stage!

The Killings at Badger’s Drift is coming to the stage. The play is written and directed by Guy Unsworth. You can find the full list of tour dates at...

13 September 2025

The History of Midsomer Murders’ County

This chronology lists all events mentioned in Midsomer Murders from Midsomer’s history in chronological order.

by Petra Tabarelli

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13 September 2025

All Midsomer’s History by Season

This chronology lists all events in Midsomer’s history mentioned in Midsomer Murders, sorted by season and episode.

by Petra Tabarelli

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19 August 2025

Henry Hogson & Co. in Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders mentions a number of historical figures from Midsomer County, of whom Henry Hogson is probably the most...

by Petra Tabarelli

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27 July 2025

Map of Midsomer County – History Edition

What if… Midsomer really were located in England? And specifically where it was filmed? Where in Midsomer’s history would...

by Petra Tabarelli

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25 July 2025

More About English History in Midsomer Murders

You want to take a deep dive into history of England and Midsomer County. A very good choice! Here...

by Petra Tabarelli

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2 December 2025

All Pubs

A list of all pubs in Midsomer County. Please note: this is a tracking list, which means it is...

by Petra Tabarelli

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22 November 2025

A List of Public History in Midsomer

Midsomer County is a county steeped in tradition and nostalgia. There are plenty of historians and other residents who...

by Petra Tabarelli

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17 November 2025

Music

A list of all music in Midsomer Murders. Please note: this is a tracking list, which means it is...

by Petra Tabarelli

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17 November 2025

All Village Fêtes and Local Festivities

A list of all village fêtes and local festivities in Midsomer Murders. Please note: this is a tracking list,...

by Petra Tabarelli

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17 November 2025

Re-Enactments

A list of all re-enactment in Midsomer Murders. Please note: this is a tracking list, which means it is...

by Petra Tabarelli

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28 October 2025

Real-life relatives among Midsomer Murders actors

Do you feel the same way? You watch Midsomer Murders and suddenly think: I know that face – but...

by Petra Tabarelli

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22 August 2025

The History of Midsomer Parva and Midsomer Worthy

An overview of the many historical events in Midsomer Parva and Midsomer Worthy. • (Caution: Contains spoilers for many...

by Petra Tabarelli

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11 August 2025

Local Historians & Co. in Midsomer Murders

How are local historians, antiquarians, etc. portrayed and what is their purpose? How are they involved? It’s a simple...

by Petra Tabarelli

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