Midsomer Murders stars John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby (series 1–13) and Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby (series 14–present), with Jane Wymark as Joyce Barnaby and Laura Howard as Cully Barnaby.
Main cast
- DCI Tom BarnabyJohn Nettles1–13Main
- DCI John BarnabyNeil Dudgeon14–presentMain
- Joyce BarnabyJane Wymark1–13Main
- Cully BarnabyLaura Howard1–13 (main), 14–17 (guest)Main
- DS Gavin TroyDaniel Casey2–7Main
- DS Dan ScottJohn Hopkins8–14Main
- DS Ben JonesJason Hughes10–17Main
- DS Charlie NelsonGwilym Lee17–21Main
- DS Jamie WinterNick Hendrix20–presentMain
- DC Gail StephensKirsty Dillon14–20Main
Supporting cast
- Dr. George BullardBarry Jackson1–10Supp
- Dr. Kate WildingTamzin Malleson11–17Supp
- Dr. Kam KarimoreManjinder Virk17–20Supp
- Fleur PerkinsAnnette Badland19–presentSupp
- Sarah BarnabyFiona Dolman14–presentSupp
- Betty BarnabyEmily Andrews22–present (recurring)Supp
Guest & voice
- VariousEmma Fieldinge.g. S6, S17Guest
- VariousRichard BriersS1Guest
- VariousDerek JacobiS5Guest
- VariousClaire SkinnerS7Guest
- VariousRuthie HenshallS10Guest
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About this cast
Midsomer Murders is a long-running British television detective drama that follows the investigations of the fictional Midsomer Constabulary in the murder-ridden county of Midsomer. The series originally centred on DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and later his cousin DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), with a rotating cast of supporting detectives and family members.
FAQs
Who plays DCI Tom Barnaby in Midsomer Murders?
John Nettles played DCI Tom Barnaby from the first series in 1997 until his departure in 2011 (series 13).
Who replaced John Nettles as the lead?
Neil Dudgeon took over the role of DCI John Barnaby, Tom’s cousin, from series 14 onwards, beginning in 2011.
Is Midsomer Murders still being made?
Yes, the series is ongoing. As of 2025, it has aired over 20 series and continues to be broadcast on ITV in the UK.
Where is Midsomer Murders filmed?
The series is filmed in various picturesque villages in the English counties of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Hertfordshire, though the fictional county of Midsomer is set in the home counties.
Who plays the pathologist in the later series?
Dr. Kam Karimore was played by Manjinder Virk (series 17–20), and before that Dr. Kate Wilding was played by Tamzin Malleson (series 11–17). The current pathologist Fleur Perkins is played by Annette Badland.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026