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Eric and Eileen go back to school for MURDER ON ST. MALLEY'S DAY. At the Devington School, the students are getting an education in murder. Can Barnaby and Troy figure out the secrets of the Pudding Club before someone is beaten into goo? We’re talking true conspiracies, the history of schools, and Troy’s love of sausage. 

Murder on St. Malley's Day - Series 5, Episode 5

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This time, Eric and eilen are walking down the aisle to discuss BLOOD WEDDING. At an upper class wedding, the bridesmaid is murdered. Can Barnaby and Jones solve the case in time for Tom to make Cully’s wedding? Will he leave loudly during the most important part? Have you ever seen this show before? We’re talking Upstairs, Downstairs, the history of weddings, and all the wedding drama. 

Blood Wedding - Series 11, Episode 2

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This time, Eileen and Eric sneak up on THE CREEPER. A ghostwriter is now a ghost after being murdered at Chetthem House and the main suspect is a local cat burglar. Can Barnaby and Jones sneak up on a killer? We’re talking tangled family knots, the history of Great Britain in the 80’s, and when cops do cop things. 

The Creeper - Series 12, Episode 6

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This time, Eric and Eileen dig into LET US PREY. In the village of Midsommer St Claire, someone is murdering people in ways depicted in a fresco painting. Can Barnaby and Nelson solve the case without getting a degree in art history? We’re talking more killer priests, the history of churches, and when Nelson and Kate become the Odd Couple 

Let Us Prey - Series 16, Episode 2

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We're back talking one of the true classic episodes of Midsomer Murders - THE GREEN MAN. Local teen yabos are being murdered in the woods. What does this have to do with a collpased tunnel and a man who lives on the land? That's up to Barnaby and Troy to figure out. This one is Eileen's favorite - but what does Eric think? 

The Green Man - Season 7, Episode 1

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In Midsomer Worthy, people connected to a psychiatric institute are being murdered. Can Barnaby and Troy uncover the killer before they are driven around the bend? We’re talking creepy murder kids, the history of psychiatry, and is Barnaby a little too friendly?

Death and Dreams - Series 6, Episode 2

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People are getting murdered at the Belleville Hall Pet Fair and it is up to Barnaby and Winter to find the killer before the victims multiply like rabbits. We are talking tragic endings, the history of pets, and Winter with a crush. Plus did we mention RABBITS? 

RED IN TOOTH AND CLAW - Series 19, Episode 4

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It's wedding season in Midsomer, and we're talking TIL DEATH DO US PART. In Causton, a talk radio host is found murdered on her wedding night. Can Barnaby and Winter solve the case before the killer knocks off someone else in a bridal gown? Nope. We are talking broken families, the history of radio, and the love story of John and Sarah Barnaby

TIL DEATH DO US PART - Series 20, Episode 5

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Eric and Eileen head to the village of Martyr Warren in our take on BLOOD WILL OUT, where the fight between the locals and a caravan of travelers leads to murder. Can Barnaby and Troy solve the case before all their suspects leave town? We’re talking wife swapping, the history of travellers, and when Barnaby gets thick. 

BLOOD WILL OUT - Series 2, Episode 4

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It's time to tackle a classic Midsomer episode DARK AUTUMN. A serial killer is terrorizing the village of Goodman's Land, and Barnaby and Troy will have to be light on their feet if they want to stop them.  We are talking about when Midsomer goes horror movie, the history of big band jazz, and why Troy can’t score. 

Dark Autumn - Series 4, Episode 2

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Eric and Eileen dig into THE WOLF HUNTER OF LITTLE WORTHY. In the village of Little Worthy, people are being killed by the Wolf Hunter, half man, half wolf, all crazy. Can Barnaby and Winter solve the case before the killer thins the pack even more? We are talking a truly weird episode, the history of wolf lore, and the fantastic Mark Williams (and his bum). 

The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy - Series 22, Episode 1

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We're back and we're enjoing a nice glass of A VINTAGE MURDER. After a corupt wine critic is murdered, Barnaby and Nelson have to investigate the goings on at a Midsomer vinyard. Can they pop the cork on a killer? We're talking a mother’s love, the history of wine, and is Nelson's luck with women. 

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Eric and Eileen share their vision of SECOND SIGHT. In Midsomer Mere, a man with second sight is murdered. Seems like he should have seen that coming. We’re talking religion vs science, the history of precognition, and how to make Barnaby a believer. 

SECOND SIGHT - Series 8, Episode 5

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This time out, Eileen and Eric tackle LAST MAN OUT. In the Midsomer village of Lower Pampling, the captains of a controversial cricket team keep getting murdered. Can Barnaby and Winter untangle this sticky wicket? We are talking made up sports, the history of undercover policing, and the return of fan favorite Ben Jones!

LAST MAN OUT - Series 19, Episode 3

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This time, Eric and Eileen tackle BIRDS OF PREY. In Midsomer Magna, people connected to a millionaire’s environmental scheme and an illegal bird egg market are getting murdered. Can Barnaby and Troy solve the case before the suspects fly the coop? We are talking about some big unanswered questions, the history of falconry, and Troy’s love life. 

BIRDS OF PREY - Series 6, Episode 5

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Eileen and Eric discuss SHOT AT DAWN, where the decades-old feud between two families starts to have a body count. Can Barnaby and Jones bring peace to Midsomer Parva? We discuss the history of WW1 in the UK, battle reenactments, and senior sex!

Shot At Dawn - Series 11, Episode 1

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Eric and Eileen are talking Not In My Backward. In the village of Great Pelfe, people on both sides of a construction project are dropping like flies. Can Barnaby build a case against anyone? We're talking election politics, the history of urban planning, and when Barnaby gets a little too smug. 

NOT IN MY BACKYARD - Series 13, Episode 7 

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Eric and EIleen tackle THE BLACKTREES PROPHECY. In Blacktrees Forest, doomsday preppers are finding out they didn’t prepare to be hunted by a murderer. Can Barnaby and Winter find out who is behind the gas mask? We’re talking about a lot of toxic masculinity, the history of doomsday prepping, and how much beer and crisps will keep Barnaby alive. 

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Eric and Eileen are back and they are full of praise for THE MINIATURE MURDERS, one of the best of the Dudgeon Era. When a crooked landlord is shot at a toy museum, Barnaby and Winter have to unearth a lot of secrets to crack this one. We talk fantastic performances, the history of dollhouses, and the finest Fleur episode. 

The Miniature Murders - Series 21, Epsiode 2

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Eileen and Eric decide to take up painting in this classic episode where Joyce discovers a body, Barnaby is kicked off the case, and someone is planning a heist. We discuss when episodes go too long, the history of bank robberies, and is Troy ready to move on? 

Painted in Blood - Series 6, Episode 3

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Eileen and Eric are headed to the fair! They are discussing HARVEST OF SOULS, where Barnaby and Nelson have to figure out a case involving a distraught parents, horse thieves, poisoned beer, the Harvest Queen, and motorcycle daredevils? Can they make sense of it all? Can we make sense of it all? Find out in this episode!

Harvest of Souls - Series 18, Episode 6 

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We're back to discuss a Midsomer classic - DESTROYING ANGEL! Barnaby and Troy have to deal with murder, mushrooms, mayhem....and a puppet. Can they untangle the case or are they just dancing on someone's string? We're talking some classic kills, the history of Punch and Judy, and if Joyce is a croquet prodigy. 

Destroying Angel - Series 4, Epsiode 2

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Eric and Eileen craft an episode around KING'S CRYSTAL, where Barnaby finds himself stuck inside a version of Hamlet when people at the King's Crsytal factory start getting murdered. We talk about a messy plot, the history of Freemasons, and Cully getting the Joyce treatment! 

King's Crystal - Series 10, Episode 3

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Eric and Eileen check their charts to analyze WRITTEN IN THE STARS! When someone is murdering astronomers, it's up to Barnaby and Jones to figure out who is behind the moon mask! We discuss bad science, bad writing, the history of astronomy and astrology, and Jones' fashion choices. 

Written in the Stars - Series 15, Episode 3

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This time, Eileen and Eric discuss the genuinely moving THE LIONS OF CAUSTON. The owner of the local rugby team The Causton Lions is found frozen to death in a cryogenic chamber. Can Barnaby and Winter figure out who turned him into a "frozen lolly"? We are talking the history of Rugby, the pains of getting old, and Fleur's hat! 

THE LIONS OF CAUSTON - Series 20, Episode 4 

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This week, we dig into DEBT OF LIES, featuring the great Tom Conti! Someone is murdering people connected to a police retirement community. Can Barnaby and Winter find the killer or will they be hit in the face with a wet sponge? The answer is both! We're talking a more serious episode, the history of the Great Train Robbery, and when Barnaby gets too judgy. 

Debt of Lies - Series 23, Episode 2

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It's our 50th episode so we decided to do Midsomer Murder's 50th episode - DEATH IN CHORUS. Someone is murdering people around a choir competition. Can Barnaby and Jones crack the case before the fat lady sings? We're talking a sexy episode, the history of choral music, and Jones singing in the shower. 

DEATH IN CHORUS - Series 9, episode 7

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Eileen and Eric are headed to the woods to discuss A RARE BIRD. Someone is killing members of a bird watching group. Can Barnaby and Jones solve the case before the killer leaves the nest? We're talking a very sexy episode, the history of birding, and a lot of ballet. 

A RARE BIRD - Series 14, Episode 8

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We are dropping a special episode to talk about the only Midsomer Murders spin-off - HOT FUZZ! When London police officer Nicholas Angel is transfered to the quiet town of Sandford, he uncovers a series of murders that only he can solve. We are talking a very weird Midsomer story, the history of those guys who stand in city centers pretending they are statues, and if there is indeed a place in a man's head that explodes when you shoot it. 

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This time, we are discussing THE FISHER KING, where Barnaby and Scott have to solve a series of murders surrounding ancient Celtic artifacts, a big mound, and buried family secrets. Eric and Eileen are divided on this one - how do you feel? Are you down for the solstice shenanigans? 

The Fisher King  - Series 7, Episode 3 

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Eric and Eileen talk about one of their favorite recent episodes - HAPPY FAMILIES! Barnaby and Winter head to a remote mansion in the middle of a storm to investigate the murder of a millionaire game maker. Soon they are find themself stuck there - with the killer! Can they solve the case before they end up checkmated? We're discussing the classic nature of the episode, the history of board games, and Winter and Barnaby sleeping together for the first time. 

Happy Families - Series 22, Episode 3

This time, EIleen and Eric get in touch with out Regency sides with DEATH BY PERSUASION. Barnaby and Winter investigate murders at a Jane Austen Experience. Can they over come their prides and prejudices to solve the case? We discuss some truly strange kills, the history of Jane Austen, and those tight breaches!

DEATH BY PERSUASION - series 19, episode 5

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This time, Eilen and Eric get in the ring with THE NOBLE ART. People surrounding a champion fighter are being murdered. How many rounds will it take for Barnaby to knock out the killer? We are talking when killers are charming, the history of boxing, and buns of steel!

THE NOBLE ART - Series 13, Episode 6

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It's a new year, so Eric and EIleen are back with a special episode - the 20th anniversary episode DEATH OF THE SMALL COPPERS! Well, the 21st anniversary episode as it aired in the wrong year. Barnaby and Winter must uncover who is killing the members of a high IQ society. Can they outsmart a very smart killer? We're talking the return of a fan favorite character, when there is too much fan service, and the history of Midsomer Murders!

Death of the Small Coppers - Series 20, episode 2

It's a holiday episode! Eileen and Eric discuss DAYS OF MISRULE, the least cheerful holiday episode from Midsomer Murders. An explosion at a military training facility leads to a series of murders and Barnaby and Jones have to solve the case or it won't be a very Merry Christmas. We discuss when holiday episodes go dark, the history of a holiday custom, and Tom's hatred of authority. 

Days of Misrule - Series 11, Episode 6

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This time out, Eric and Eileen discuss THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT, the classic episode with a ridiculously long name. Someone in the village of Fletcher's Cross is murdering people tied to a new age church run by a medium who claims to speak from the dead. Will Barnaby solve the case with some help from beyond? Or is the answer more down to Earth? We discuss sexy killers, the history of mediums, and just how Joyce stays married to Tom. 

Things That Go Bump In The Night - Series 8, Episode 1

Eileen and Eric discuss the classic banger Death's Shadow! In Badger's Drift, people are getting murdered (where have I heard that one before) and Barnaby and Troy think it's connected to a development. Can they crack the case before they lose their heads? We discuss a classic murderer, the history of revenge plays, and when Midsomer does it just right. 

Death's Shdow - Series 2, Episode 1 

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Barnaby and Nelson have to solve a series of murders surrounding a fancy restaurant in MIdsomer Wyvern. Can Barnaby and Nelson root out the poisonous root growing in this garden of foodly delights? Could this metaphor get any more labored? Eric and Eileen discuss a very gross murder, the history of restaurants, and the Barnaby Brain Fart. Oh and The Bear!

WILD HARVEST - Series 16, Episode 3

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Eileen and Eric get a grip on RING OUT YOUR DEAD, one of the truly classic episodes. Bell ringers in Midsomer Wellow are being brutally murdered. Is it a jealous lover? A vengeful old guy? A disgruntled poet? Or someone just totally nuts? Barnaby and Troy will have to risk their lives and their ears to solve this one. We discuss when obsession turns into insanity, the history of bell ringing, and when Troy becomes a man. 

Ring Out Your Dead - Series 5, epsiode 4

This week, we discuss THE DAGGER CLUB! When someone starts targeting the people connected to a dead writer, Barnaby and Nelson  will have to take a gamble to solve this one. Eric and Eileen talk some truly weird kills, the history of mystery novels, and the art of faking your own death. 

THE DAGGER CLUB - Series 17, Episode 1 

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