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  • Midsomer Murders - The Glitch
  • Midsomer Murders - The Glitch review by A customer from Auchterarder
    Rated - 3.0 stars epitome of glossy entertainment 14 April 2010
    ...ctors to the settings and the technically enhanced summer blue skies ( to match John Nettles eyes maybe) this is superficiality at its best. I can never remember a plot lin...   Read customer review

John Nettles - filmography


  • Midsomer Murders - Master Class on DVD (2010)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Edward Fox
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Piano student Zoe Stock has won a place at the Devington Manor Winter School led by internationally renowned musician Sir Michael Fielding. From the riverbank in the grounds of the manor she sees a woman jump from the bridge and disappear underwater. When Barnaby and Jones start investigating the ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 103 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Not In My Back Yard on DVD (2010)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Joyce's first Women's Institute meeting in the affluent village of Aston Wherry leads to murder: a heated argument breaks out between socialite Marilyn Cross and village newcomer Sally Anderson, and the next morning Sally is found hanging from a tree in Marilyn's garden. Unsavoury secrets about ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 137 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Fit For Murder on DVD (2010)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 146 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Secrets And Spies on DVD (2009)
    Starring: Jane Wymark,  Alice Krige,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    A local cricket match turns ugly when a visiting dignitary winds up dead on the pitch. Suspecting foul play, Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) springs into action but finds that his investigation into the homicide is blocked at every turn.
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 196 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Small Mercies on DVD (2009)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    When a body is found in the quiet Midsomer village of Little Worthy, it is only the start of things to come. The mysterious murder triggers a dark series of events which see Barnaby and Jones uncovering affairs, tragedy and long-held family secrets. The busy body Compton sisters do not want to see ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 219 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - The Glitch on DVD (2009)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Barnaby and Jones are investigating the infamous 'Bucketman' attacks in which fast cars and their drivers are covered in red paint, most of whom work for Soft Earth Systems Inc. Meanwhile, George Jeffers has discovered a glitch in the air traffic control system Soft Earth is launching, however ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 226 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - The Silent Land on DVD (2009)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    On a dark night in the village of March Magna, Barnaby's wife Joyce swerves her car to narrowly miss a shadowy figure in the road. Or so she thinks. Later that night a body is discovered in the old cemetery. Did Joyce hit someone after all or was the victim, who seems to have plenty of enemies, ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 105 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Days Of Misrule on DVD (2008)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 232 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Talking To The Dead on DVD (2008)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Sarah Hellings
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 96 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Blood Wedding on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Emma Cunliffe,  Patrick Barlow,  John Nettles
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    An upper class wedding results in an evil and sudden death, which becomes another challenge for Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby. These people are not used to having the police around asking a lot of questions and Tom Barnaby has Cully's wedding on his mind.
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 303 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Left For Dead on DVD (2008)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    The building of a new road attracts protesters to a small Midsomer village, and it seems to be motive for murder. As Barnaby and Jones delve into the complicated nature of this Midsomer village, they realise the key to solving the case lies under a well-concealed pact between several of the villagers.
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 225 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - The Animal Within on DVD (2007)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 334 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - The Axeman Cometh on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Jason Hughes,  John Nettles
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Another case for Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) and Detective Constable Ben Jones (Jason Hughes). In this episode, Badger's Drift plays host to the Midsomer Rock Festival - with murderous consequences.
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 449 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Death And Dust on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Jason Hughes,  John Nettles
    Director: Sarah Hellings
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    When Dr. Alan Delaney is killed in a hit and run accident, Barnaby realises the real target was Delaney's senior partner, Dr. James Kirkwood. Is the killer trying to prevent James from marrying the beautiful divorcee, Delyth Mostyn? And how is his death linked to £30,000 which is missing from the ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 336 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - They Seek Him Here on DVD (2007)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    From the top-rating ITV1 detective series based on the best-selling books by Caroline Graham, a brand new investigation starring John Nettles (Bergerac) and Jason Hughes (This Life), They Seek Him Here
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 382 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - King's Crystal on DVD (2007)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  David Firth
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 352 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Dance With The Dead on DVD (2006)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 329 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Things That Go Bump I... on DVD (2004)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Massey
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Barnaby and Scott are taken to the village of Fletcher's Cross to investigate the murder of undertaker Patrick Pennyman. Suspicion arises when it is discovered that his murder coincided with a spiritualist meeting nearby. Could there be a link between the funeral parlour and the spirit world?
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 578 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Death's Shadow on DVD (1998)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Casey,  Richard Briers
    Director: Jeremy Silberston
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    This acclaimed television series follows police detecives Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) as they investigate various murders along the English countyside. In "Death's Shadow" (featuring Richard Briers), Barnaby and Troy look into the death of a wealthy property developer.
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 858 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Faithful Unto Death on DVD (1998)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Casey,  Roger Alam
    Director: Baz Taylor
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    This acclaimed television series follows police detecives Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) as they investigate various murders along the English countyside. In "Faithful Unto Death," a community project leads to a missing person and, of course, murder.
    3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 757 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Blue Herrings on DVD (1997)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Casey,  Laura Howard
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby finds himself investigating the strange goings-on in his Aunt's rest home. Aunt Alice reports a death and footsteps in the night. Now Barnaby and Troy are forced to take notice... Based on the novel by Caroline Graham.
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 796 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Beyond The Grave on DVD (1997)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Casey
    Director: Moira Armstrong
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    This acclaimed television series follows police detecives Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) as they investigate various murders along the English countyside. In "Beyond the Grave", Barnaby and Troy are asked to investigate when a portrait is slashed in a museum.
    3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 806 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Dead Man's Eleven on DVD (1997)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Casey
    Director: Jeremy Silbertson
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    This acclaimed television series follows police detecives Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) as they investigate various murders along the English countyside. In "Dead Man's Eleven", a hated man's wife is beaten to death with a cricket bat, Barnaby and Troy investigate.
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 718 members
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  • Bergerac - Season 4 (3 discs) on DVD (1985)
    Starring: John Nettles
    Director: Brian Farnham,  Ben Bolt,  David Reynolds
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Detective Sergent Jim Bergerac of Jersey's Bureau des Estrangers tracks down all kinds of criminals in his red Triumph Roadster. Includes the complete epidodes from the fourth series.
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 128 members
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  • Bergerac - Season 2 (3 discs) on DVD (1982)
    Starring: John Nettles
    Director: Robert Banks Stewart
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Detective Sergent Jim Bergerac of Jersey's Bureau des Estrangers tracks down all kinds of criminals in his red Triumph Roadster. Includes all 9 epidodes from the second series.
    3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 235 members
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  • Bergerac - Season 1 (3 discs) on DVD (1981)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Sean Arnold,  Cecile Paoli
    Director: Martyn Friend,  Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    The brooding Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac of Jersey's Bureau des Etrangers remains one of TV's most popular detectives. the tough, recovered alcohic with a trademark red Triumph Roadster vintage sports car with a maverick cop who seldom saw eye to eye with his superiors. With a guarantee of ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 404 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - The Creeper on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 79% from 175 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Vixen's Run on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Another murder most foul within the 'sleepy' community in the Home Counties. In this episode Barnaby and Jones are on the case of Sir Freddy Butler who seemingly died of a heart attack. His Will goes missing and his lawyer dies in a suspicious fire incident and the chief suspects are the family.
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 453 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Last Year's Model on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Casey
    Director: Richard Holthouse
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Based on the detective novels of Caroline Graham and filmed in the lush English countryside, the massively popular ITV1 series MIDSOMER MURDERS probes the criminal undercurrents lurking beneath the idyllic surface of village life in the fictional Midsomer. The charmingly unflappable Inspector ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 412 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Hidden Depths on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles,  John Hopkins
    Director: Sarah Hellings
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Another episode from the series featuring a veteran DCI and his young Sergeant as they investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer. Barnaby and Scott are called in when a man 'falls' from the roof of a house. Was it an accident, or was he actually pushed?
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 564 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Bantling Boy on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles
    Director: Sarah Hellings
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Another episode from the series featuring a veteran DCI and his young Sergeant as they investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer. This time an investigation is held into the murderous events occurring at the Causton Gold Cup.
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 522 members
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  • Midsomer Murders - Dead In The Water on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles,  Daniel Massey
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    The Midsommer Regatta is interrupted by the discovery of the body of local ladies' man, Guy Sweetman. His death, however, does little to dampen the party atmosphere of the regatta. Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby and his Sergeant investigate.
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 584 members
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John Nettles facts

5 most recent films

Midsomer Murders - Master Class - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - The Sword Of Guillaume - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - Not In My Back Yard - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - Fit For Murder - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - Noble Art - 4.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

Midsomer Murders - The Sword Of Guillaume - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - The Great And The Good - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - The Creeper - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - Master Class - 4.0 stars
Midsomer Murders - Noble Art - 4.0 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Sindy - The Fairy Princess - 3.0 stars
Hound Of The Baskervilles - 3.0 stars
Bergerac - Season 2 - 3.5 stars
Bergerac - Season 9 - 3.5 stars
Bergerac - Season 1 - 3.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Jason Hughes - 35 times - show films
Daniel Casey - 31 times - show films
Jane Wymark - 16 times - show films
Barry Jackson - 11 times - show films
Terence Alexander - 11 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Peter Smith - 20 times - show films
Richard Holthouse - 14 times - show films
Renny Rye - 14 times - show films
Sarah Hellings - 12 times - show films
Geoffrey Sax - 8 times - show films