Midsomer Murders

1997•9 series

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Based on the crime-novel series by author Caroline Graham, `Midsomer Murders' follows the efforts of Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby to solve crimes that occur in the wealthy, isolated English county of Midsomer, a picturesque and peaceful place on the outside but one filled with amoral and snobbish eccentrics with all kinds of vices. Chief Inspector Barnaby is the younger cousin of DCI Tom Barnaby who retired in 2011. His right-hand man is Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter, who is young, keen and smart as a whip. 'Midsummer Murders' is the UK's longest-running contemporary detective drama, having aired on ITV since 1997.

Episode 2Dead in the Water

The body of Rowing Club chairman Guy Sweetman is found bludgeoned and drowned during a regatta. As Sweetman was prolifically promiscuous, jealousy would seem to be the motive.

Episode 3Orchis Fatalis

When one of the world's rarest orchids is smuggled illegally into Midsomer Malham, it triggers a catalogue of passion, jealousy and death. Contains scenes some viewers may find distressing.

Episode 5Second Sight

Barnaby and Scott assess the post-mortem of a man involved in a pub fight. They suspect that the burn marks on his skull may indicate a different cause of death.

Episode 6Hidden Depths

Barnaby and Scott investigate when a solicitor falls from a roof to his death. A revenge motive emerges when the dead man's rival also dies - but who is behind it?

Episode 7Sauce for the Goose

Barnaby investigates when a naked body is found in the warehouse of a small but respected relish factory owned by a dysfunctional family.

Episode 8Midsomer Rhapsody

Barnaby and Scott investigate a web of family feuds and long-lost love affairs when an inspirational retired music teacher is battered to death with a torch.

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