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Television - Midsomer Murders Location Guide: Discover the Villages, Pubs and Churches Behind the Hit TV Series

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Book Synopsis: Following in the Pitkin Armchair film and TV locations series, Midsomer Murders Location Guide highlights the real-life locations behind the fictional Midsomer County—the pubs, churches, and villages that make it such an international success.Midsomer Murders turns twenty-five in 2022, and to celebrate a quarter-century of Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby unraveling the murderous deeds of rural folk, Pitkin is launching a guide that pinpoints the most popular locations used for filming the series. The first episode, “The Killing at Badger’s Drift,” was an immediate ratings success in 1997 when John Nettles returned to television as DCI Barnaby after ten years of playing Sergeant Jim Bergerac. Nettles went on to star in eighty-one episodes of Midsomer Murders before retiring in 2010 and handing the reins to his cousin, John Barnaby. The series is sold around the world and is known as Barnaby in Europe, so it needed a DCI Barnaby at the helm. Actor Neil Dudgeon, who appeared as an amorous gardener in the series four episode “Garden of Death,” took the part.

The location guide highlights some of the familiar pubs, churches, villages, and countryside that can be visited. The Lions of Bledlow has been five different pubs in its Midsomer lifetime, while the Crown Inn at Sydenham can claim at least three. Villages clustered around the Oxfordshire-Buckinghamshire border—Turville, Hambleden, Fingest, Haddenham, and Long Crendon—are favorite backdrops. While many of the grand country houses are private residences, a few, such as Mapledurham and Greys Court, are administered by the National Trust.

Plus, there are many ancient churches to admire, quite often the scene of grisly goings-on in the vestry. Ask Mark Gatiss about the Sword of Guillaume! With all 128 episodes available on BritBox, fans of the show can watch old episodes with Midsomer Murders Location Guide in hand and spot exactly where DCI Barnaby brings the sometimes unlikely villains to book.

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Are you a fan of the hit TV series Midsomer Murders? Do you want to immerse yourself in the world of Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby? Look no further! The Midsomer Murders Location Guide is here to take you on a thrilling journey through the villages, pubs, and churches that have made this show such a global phenomenon.

As Midsomer Murders celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, Pitkin is excited to present a guide that unveils the real-life locations behind the fictional Midsomer County. From the very first episode, "The Killing at Badger's Drift," to the latest gripping mysteries, this guide will transport you to the heart of the series.

Step into the footsteps of John Nettles as he returns to television as DCI Barnaby and begins his quest to unravel the murderous deeds of the rural folk. With Neil Dudgeon taking on the reins of the beloved detective, this guide captures the essence of the show's evolution and invites you to explore the familiar pubs, churches, villages, and breathtaking countryside.

Discover the Lions of Bledlow, a pub that has transformed into five different locations over the course of the series, or visit the Crown Inn at Sydenham, a charming establishment that has served as a backdrop three times. Explore the villages on the Oxfordshire-Buckinghamshire border, such as Turville, Hambleden, Fingest, Haddenham, and Long Crendon, where many memorable scenes were filmed.

While some grand country houses are inaccessible due to being private residences, you can still admire architectural wonders like Mapledurham and Greys Court, which are open for public exploration under the administration of the National Trust. And don't forget the ancient churches that have witnessed eerie happenings in the vestry. Perhaps you'll even unravel the mysteries behind the Sword of Guillaume, just like Mark Gatiss.

With all 128 episodes available on BritBox, you can now relive the captivating investigations of DCI Barnaby while referring to the Midsomer Murders Location Guide. Watch as the unlikely villains meet their comeuppance, and use our guide to spot the exact locations where justice is served. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your connection with the show.

Get your hands on the Midsomer Murders Location Guide and embark on an unforgettable journey into the world of crime-solving in picturesque Midsomer County.

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