The villagers of Midsomer Deverell are up in arms over the wealthy Inkpen-thomas family's decision to close a public memorial garden situated within the grounds of their estate and turn it into a tea shop. When Fliss Inkpen-Thomas (played by Sarah Alexander) is found murdered in the memorial garden with a shovel, DCI Barnaby (played by John Nettles) and Sgt Troy (played by Daniel Casey) are called in to investigate. Is the murder due to anger over the closure of the memorial garden? Or something else? The detectives gradually unravel a complex case of ambition, blackmail, skeletons in closets and affairs that finally leads them to the truth. But two more murders follow before they apprehend the killer...
A classic from the golden era of Midsomer Murders, which at the time of writing is now entering its twenty-fifth year on British television. This one is a complex, multi-layered whodunit with numerous twists and turns. But it is capable of being followed and should keep whodunit fans hooked from beginning to end. It is well acted by a first rate cast, including Margaret Tyzack as the snooty head of the corrupt wealthy family who are at the centre of the intrigue. Veteran character actor Anthony Bate is fine as the ambitious father who wants nothing but for his son to become a Cardinal. Sarah Alexander is particularly good as the illegitimate daughter who returns to her relations in the Inkpen clan only to be used and put upon and fans should look out for Neil Dudgeon playing the part of a womanising gardener who within a decade of appearing in this would replace John Nettles in the series' leading role of Inspector Barnaby. The film is tautly directed by series veteran Peter Smith and the production values are first rate as ever.
A classic from the golden era of Midsomer Murders, which at the time of writing is now entering its twenty-fifth year on British television. This one is a complex, multi-layered whodunit with numerous twists and turns. But it is capable of being followed and should keep whodunit fans hooked from beginning to end. It is well acted by a first rate cast, including Margaret Tyzack as the snooty head of the corrupt wealthy family who are at the centre of the intrigue. Veteran character actor Anthony Bate is fine as the ambitious father who wants nothing but for his son to become a Cardinal. Sarah Alexander is particularly good as the illegitimate daughter who returns to her relations in the Inkpen clan only to be used and put upon and fans should look out for Neil Dudgeon playing the part of a womanising gardener who within a decade of appearing in this would replace John Nettles in the series' leading role of Inspector Barnaby. The film is tautly directed by series veteran Peter Smith and the production values are first rate as ever.