Dudgeon to replace Nettles in Midsomer Murders
Actor Neil Dudgeon is to replace John Nettles in the ITV detective series Midsomer Murders.
Dudgeon, whose credits include the BBC series Life of Riley, will play DCI John Barnaby, a cousin of Nettles’ character, DCI Tom Barnaby.
Nettles, who announced he was leaving last year, has appeared in more than 80 episodes of Midsomer Murders over 13 years and finishes filming his last episodes in July.
Dudgeon will take up his role when the 14th series of Midsomer Murders begins shooting at the end of that month.
Nettles said: “It has been a joy to be involved in such a long-running series, with so many good actors and great storylines. If Neil has half the good times that I have had on Midsomer then he will be in seventh heaven.”
Producer Brian True-May praised the “huge contribution” that Nettles has made to the series, but described the brand of Midsomer as “strong”.
“We look forward to our new Barnaby tackling more murder and mayhem in Midsomer,” he said.
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