The 6th series of Midsomer Murders all aired January 0f 2003. John Nettles is Detective Chief Inspector Thomas "Tom" Geoffrey Barnaby and Daniel Casey is plain old Sgt Gavin Troy. Jane Wymark plays Tom's wife Joyce Barnaby. I find them enjoyable murder mysteries with a couple of coppers digging into the lives of the locals looking for the clue that triggers the capture of a murderer. There are plenty of guest stars, some of whom make it though the whole 90 minute episode. Each week our CID men are in a different town or village and the English country side is often pretty to look at. If you've seen any of the previous episodes you'll find these about the same. I copied the descriptions from the Wikipedia. You can see all the episodes on YouTube though I have to admit they aren't all the best copies.
A Talent for Life January 3 2003
When Barnaby starts a casual investigation into a slap on the face after the Malham Bridge Fly Fishing Club meeting he has no reason to expect it to lead to the double murder of eccentric widow Isobel Hewitt (Honor Blackman) and adulterous doctor Duncan Goff (Richard Durden). Troy soon begins to suspect Isobel's younger "friend", antique dealer Quentin Roka (Philip Franks).
Death and Dreams January 10 2003
Martin Wroth is found shot dead, apparently having committed suicide in an unnecessarily complex fashion. However, in Midsomer, things are never that simple. Then another man is found dead, drowned and strung up on an assault course. He clearly didn't kill himself, so why is the murderer playing games?
Painted in Blood January 17 2003
Ruth Fairfax, an elderly lady whom Joyce Barnaby (Jane Wymark) finds murdered at an art class, turns out to a 30-year-old woman in disguise. Almost as soon as she is identified Barnaby is pulled off the case by the NIS. At first Troy is dazzled by the visiting detectives who take him under their wing, but eventually he becomes disillusioned and helps Barnaby solve the case.
A Tale of Two Hamlets January 24 2003
Arrogant actor Larry Smith is killed when he walks into a summerhouse that subsequently explodes. The director of Smith's new hit film, The House Of Satan, is then electrocuted on his exercise bike. Barnaby and Troy soon discover a century old dispute between the villages of Upper and Lower Warden.
Birds of Prey January 31 2003
When an investor in a millionaire's latest scheme becomes desperate to get his money out, and then is found dead in a lake, it raises the question of whether he killed himself or someone else did it for him. While Barnaby investigates that death, Troy is tramping around the woods with an attractive wildlife liaison officer (Candida Benson) looking into the theft of protected bird eggs. Barnaby's wife is interested in wildlife, too – dreaming of an African safari.
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