Midsomer Murders

The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series. Bucolic settings harbor macabre crimes and eccentric characters that are no match for nice-guy detective Tom Barnaby (John Nettles, Bergerac) and his eager assistant, Sergeant Troy (Daniel Casey, The Wingless Bird). Charming locations, dry humor, and an outstanding ensemble cast have earned the series a worldwide following. "Delightful in a murderously charming way" -Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy. Guest stars include Hugh Bonneville, Gemma Jones, Wendy Craig, and Paul Venables. THE MYSTERIES: Tainted Fruit-A wealthy young landlady fears for her life after she callously ignores the plight of an elderly tenant. Market for Murder-A ladies reading group in Midsomer Market starts losing members to murder. A Worm in the Bud-A suspicious suicide note has Barnaby wondering if foul play was involved in a young woman's death. Ring Out Your Dead-Someone starts killing members of the church bell-ringing team just before a big competition. Murder on St. Malley's Day-Members of an elite student club close ranks after a murder at the Devington School.