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Midsomer Murders Series 25 Trailer

Published by Petra Tabarelli

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 ITV has yet to announce a UK broadcast date for Series 24, Series 25 will make its worldwide debut on Acorn TV in the US and Canada on Monday, 8 December 2025. Acorn TV has released a short first trailer, offering a glimpse of the latest round of atmospheric — and reliably murderous — countryside mysteries. What to expect from Series 25 The new run consists of four feature-length episodes, written and directed by several long-standing contributors to the series. Viewers can expect the familiar blend of rural charm, eccentric characters and elegantly baroque motives, including: a mudlarking murder on the Thames, a bowling-club killing, and a death at a prestigious grammar school. Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI John Barnaby, with Nick Hendrix once again playing DS Jamie Winter. Series regulars Annette Badland (Dr Fleur Perkins) and Fiona Dolman (Sarah Barnaby) also reprise their roles, alongside …

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

Published by Petra Tabarelli

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, as of 8 November 2025)   List of published reviews Note: I haven’t written a review, just my personal impressions: Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger‘s Drift on stage – First performance Impressions   Claire Allfree: This Midsomer Murders play is a creaky, hammy mess (Telegraph, 31 October 2025) Aliya Al-Hassan: Midsomer Murders stage show on tour – review (WhatsOnStage, 31 October 2025) Amanda Cable: Panto meets Mincemeat in camp Midsomer caper (Metro, 6 November 2025) Cathie: Midsomer Murders at Richmond Theatre Review (Theatre & Tonic, 31 October 2025) Clive Davis: Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger‘s Drift review – enjoyable silly (The Times, 31 October 2025) Jonathan Evans: Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger‘s Drift (The Spy in the Stalls, 31 October 2025) Richard Evans: Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift (Theatre Reviews North, 12 November 2025) Robert Gore-Langton: Top-dol­lar thriller should slay ’em …

Stage view of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift at Richmond Theatre, showing the Badger’s Drift village sign and part of the audience before the performance.

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

Published by Petra Tabarelli

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 was an expectant, bustling atmosphere. A mix of ages and dress codes – from smart casual to properly turned out – milled about the foyer, heading towards the stalls or making their way up to the dress circle with drinks in hand. They had all come for the premiere of Caroline Graham’s Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift on 24 October 2025, written and directed by Guy Unsworth – the first ever official stage adaptation of the iconic crime series. The Richmond Theatre in London marks the start of the Midsomer Murders stage tour 2025–2026, which will travel across the UK and Ireland.

ITV orders 26th season of ‘Midsomer Murders’

Published by Petra Tabarelli

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 yet been fully broadcast in the UK, underscoring the series’ continued global popularity. The facts about the renewal British broadcaster ITV and lead distribution partner All3Media International have confirmed the production of four new feature-length episodes. This commission brings the total number of episodes available to an impressive 148, making DCI Barnaby one of the busiest TV detectives around. Filming for season 25 was only completed this summer. Production on season 26 is expected to begin in 2026. “We are delighted to return to Midsomer with Barnaby and Winter. Season 26 promisesfour brilliant, brand-new cases that will thrill the many fans of Midsomer Murders“. Huw Kennair Jones, Drama Commissioner at ITV   Return of the main cast confirmed Fans can breathe a sigh of relief: the familiar team of investigators and central supporting characters will return to the picturesque but deadly county of Midsomer for the …