MIDSOMER MURDERS RENEWED FOR TWENTY-SIXTH SERIES, WITH ITV YET TO AIR SERIES 24 AND SERIES 25

Midsomer Murders has been recommissioned for a 26th series by ITV, with Series 24 and Series 25 also on their way.

The much-loved prime time detective series is a ratings hit around the world and this 4-episode commission will bring the number of episodes available to 148 making DCI Barnaby the most hard-working TV detective.

Series 26 will invite viewers back to the picturesque yet surprisingly lethal English countryside for four new feature-length mysteries. Starring Neil Dudgeon as DCI Barnaby and Nick Hendrix as his trusted sidekick DS Winter, the series will also see the return of Annette Badland as pathologist Dr Fleur Perkins and Fiona Dolman as Barnaby’s wife Sarah.

ITV’s Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones says: “We’re thrilled to be returning to Midsomer with Barnaby and Winter. Series 26 promises to deliver four brilliant brand new cases for the legion of Midsomer Murders fans to enjoy.”

Executive producer Michele Buck adds: “We are so pleased to be able to bring viewers more tales from the fascinating world of Midsomer Murders with this series 26 commission.”

In the UK, all episodes of Midsomer Murders are available for streaming on a dedicated FAST channel on ITVX, which is part of ITV’s online service, and ensures the popular series can be viewed by anyone wishing to enjoy the back catalogue 24/7. Midsomer Murders is the most-watched FAST channel on ITVX since the channel launched.

Louise Pedersen, CEO of All3Media International noted: “Midsomer Murders is a brand that continues to resonate with fans both globally and here in the UK.  It’s a show whose repeatable loyalty factor enables us to position the series on various platforms – from PSBs to AVOD and FAST – and increase the series’ reach to new audiences.  We’re thrilled that we have now passed the 25th series landmark and look forward to Bentley delivering Season 26 in 2026.”

Filming completed on series 25 this summer in and around the Home Counties.