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Based on Caroline Graham's novels and featuring the stolid crime-solving skills of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby, Midsomer Murders made their television debut in 1997 and continue to keep viewers happy with that potent whodunnit ingredient: spectacularly bloody murders in the most tranquil rural settings the Shires have to offer. Midsomer is a vaguely defined area of villages and hamlets with charming names like Badger's Drift and Goodman's Land. It also has the highest number of violent deaths per capita outside the average war zone. Serial killings abound to test the nerve of Barnaby (John Nettles) and his sidekick Sergeant Troy (Daniel Casey), a dullard easily perplexed by a world which refuses to stick to his black and white view of things.
Nettles is excellent; there's a hint of Bergerac still, now heavier of jowl and broader of beam, though the chasing is necessarily limited and the DCI enjoys the home comforts of an understanding wife and a spirited daughter. "Every time I go into any Midsomer village, it's always the same thing", he huffs. "Blackmail, sexual deviancy, suicide and murder." Ain't it the truth? The murders are astonishing. Family feuds, jealousy, incest, industrial espionage, all erupt at regular intervals leaving a trail of bodies with throats slashed, limbs dismembered and blood absolutely everywhere. Rivers of sheer nastiness run deep beneath the superficially pastoral perfection of Midsomer. Thank goodness there are still men like dependable Barnaby to get to the bottom of things. Eventually.
Sure of Barnaby’s eventual success, Midsomer Murders make for a cosy, even comforting, couple of hours curled up in front of the television. And they make a great showcase for star turns from the great stable of British character actors, too, from Celia Imrie and Elizabeth Spriggs to Imelda Staunton and Duncan Preston, who invariably turn this whimsical stuff into the tastiest possible ham.--Piers Ford
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Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) reluctantly becomes involved in an investigation of well-liked spinster Emily Simpson when her body is found in the nearby woods. Emily's friend Lucy Bellringer is convinced that it is a case of murder, and Barnaby discovers various scandals and intrigues in the local, deceptively tranquil village of Badger's Drift.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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If you are a budding teenager, (like I am) or an adult, who wants to relax on a Saturday night with a mystery to get your teeth into, then buy, "The Killings at Badgers Drift". It is in my opinion one of the best Midsomer Murders and it is not a boring pointless plot that doesn't explain everything. It's got a good and understandable plot with a clever twist.A typical but good British murder mystery, naturally consisting of 10 or so Characters, a few murders and one of them is the murderer. It has a powerful but twisted outcome. A brilliant contrast of characters. Iris Rainbird and her undertaker son, Dennis.(strange people!), The nice old lady, Emily Simpson, Catherine and Michael lacey, brother and sister and Phyllis Caddel, still mourning her dead sister. And many more. It is a village full of MANY secrets. If you are a Midsomer Murders fan like me and you can't choose which episode to buy, pick this one.(I did) It's Brilliant and if you watch it over and over again I bet you'll find a new bit of information you didn't know the first time!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I love watching Midsomer Murders but I have to say it's not one of the better episodes. The story is rather dull and predictable which is unusual for Midsomer Murders.The cast however, is excellent and I can't fault anyones performances - it's the story thats the problem. Out of the entire series there are only a few episodes which I did not enjoy.
Now the series is being released in very nice box sets each containing 10 episodes. However, for some strange reason this story has not been released on any of the collections. This is very annoying because now anyone who buys the box set will have an incomplete set or will have to buy this dvd on its own. A real shame.
Now the series is being released in very nice box sets each containing 10 episodes. However, for some strange reason this story has not been released on any of the collections. This is very annoying because now anyone who buys the box set will have an incomplete set or will have to buy this dvd on its own. A real shame.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
I think that this is the best midsomer murders episode to date.The reason being is the great suspense littered throughout the story.As soon as the murder takes place you find out that anyone could be the killer.In this John Nettles fans are seeing him at his best as he tells the audience who did the murder Why and When with some brilliant dialogue.This is my personal favourite episode to date.The story starts as a flashback to Durrow,southern Ireland In 1955.In a house someone takes out a gun and shoots a man lying in bed.The scene then changes to present day.The Midsomer worthy writers circle has decided to Invite author Max Jennings to one of there meetings.One of the writers seems to have a problem with him coming to the meeting.The next day after the meeting the same writer is found dead after being battered to death with a candlestick.DCI Barnaby discovers that the writer is a man of mystery and when another body is found Barnaby must solve 2 murders wich he is preety certain are linked.If you love mystery and suspense stories this is definitely a must see episode of Midsomer Murders for you to enjoy!
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Midsomer Murders-Killings at Badger's Drift
The product arrived in good condition and in the time frame that the seller advised. Like most of the Midsomer Murder series it has the expected murder which is solved in a way... Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Ryan
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One of the best
As a great Midsomer fan the killings at badgers Drift was for me one of the best. The bizarre collection of characters especially the Rainbirds made it unmissable. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Horticus
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This episode is based on one of the original books which is probably why it has one of the better plotlines, and some interesting characters.
Published on 22 Feb 2011 by E. Potter
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OK, full disclosure - I like Midsomer Murders well enough but I absolutely adore Clive Wood, so he was the main draw for this episode. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by Peggy Stone
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Why is this one not included in the box sets
I love Midsomer Murders, some of the stories are a bit daft, but that is part of its charm, this series does not take itself too seriously and as so is very entertaining. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by Sparky
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This is an earlier Midsomer Murder, bought as a one-off, because it has not been included on any of the compilations released so far. Have all six, and love them all. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Mr. Trevor Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great stuff - one of the very best Midsomer Murders
James Bolam of New Tricks fame guest stars in this classic Midsomer Murders story. This is one of my all time faverate stories with a great plot, lots of murders (with such a high... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2007 by David
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From the back cover...
Starring John Nettles. The Midsomer Murders series is based on the award winning Inspector Barnaby novels, by Caroline Graham, described by the Sunday Times as "The best detective... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2007 by Angel Silver
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An excellent programme
What can I say. But this is excellent. You will be at the edge of your seat. The one you think could be the murderer actually is not. Lots of twists and red herrings. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006 by Bryan Rowe
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'Midsomer Murders' has never been a favourite of the critics in the way that 'Inspector Morse' was. However now about to begin filming on its eighth series 'Midsomer Murders'... Read more
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