BBC News is reporting that John Nettles will retire his role as DCI Tom Barnaby in the long-running series Midsomer Murders, based on characters created by mystery author Caroline Graham. The series was first filmed in 1996 (with early episodes based on books by Graham, later original screenplays). Nettles will end his role with final scenes filmed for the 13th season in 2010. A new lead character will be created for the start of the 14th season, but has yet to be cast.
"I never thought when we were filming the pilot, The Killings at Badger's Drift, in 1996 that I would go on to film so many episodes," said Nettles. "It has been a joy to be involved in such a long-running series, with so many good actors and great storylines. While I'm very sad to be handing in Barnaby's police badge, he has solved nearly 200 murders, which I think meets the targets of modern policing!"
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I really like that actor in that role. I wish him all the best. I hope for the continued success of the series.
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