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1 What was the name of the elderly spinster killed in the first episode of the series entitled 'The Killings At Badger's Drift'?
Answer: Emily Simpson

The first episode 'The Killings At Badger's Drift' had Jonathan Firth among its guest stars. Jonathan is the younger brother of British actor Colin Firth.
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2 What rank is the main detective Barnaby?
Answer: Chief Inspector

Tom Barnaby is played to perfection by John Nettles.
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3 Elizabeth Spriggs and Richard Cant played which pair of murder victims in episode one?
Answer: Iris and Dennis Rainbird

Elizabeth Spriggs and Richard Cant appeared again in a later episode entitled 'Dead Letters' where they played relatives of the deceased Iris and Dennis Rainbird named Ursula and Alistair Gooding.
    Your options: [ Mary and Jonathan Thompson ] [ Bella and Henry Trace ] [ Barbara and Trevor Lessiter ] [ Iris and Dennis Rainbird ]
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4 What is the Detective Sergeant's surname?
Answer: Troy

Sergeant Gavin Troy is played by Daniel Casey who previously starred in "Our Friends in the North".
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5 Which character was found to be the killer in episode one?
Answer: Catherine Lacey

The character of Catherine Lacey had, in fact, been responsible for four deaths as she had shot and killed Bella Trace on a hunting trip a couple of years previously. At the time Bella died, her death was attributed to an accident involving a stray shot.
    Your options: [ Barbara Lessiter ] [ Michael Lacey ] [ David Whiteley ] [ Catherine Lacey ]
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6 Where is the main police station that Barnaby hails from?
Answer: Causton

Causton is the main town and all the others are small villages in "Midsomer Murders".
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7 In episode 2, 'Written In Blood', the victim, Gerald Hadleigh, had a secret which had been well kept until the day of his death, what was it?
Answer: He was a homosexual and a cross dresser

The very popular British actress Una Stubbs appeared in this episode and her performance was widely acclaimed. Joanna David, wife of Edward Fox and mother of Emilia Fox, was also one of the guest stars.
    Your options: [ He had previously spent 20 years in prison for murder ] [ He had escaped from a psychiatric institution, where he had been placed after killing his wife ] [ He was living under an assumed name due to being in a Witness Protection program ] [ He was a homosexual and a cross dresser ]
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8 What is Barnaby's first name?
Answer: Tom

As well as portraying Tom Barnaby John Nettles played another TV 'tec in the 1980's - Jim Bergerac.
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9 Both the victim and his killer were members of a group of fledgling writers who called themselves what?
Answer: The Midsomer Worthy Writers Circle

The various villages of Midsomer which are mentioned throughout the series are frequently the same area of the UK. The producers of the series change signs, filming locations and prominent buildings in order to make it appear as though each village is a different place.
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10 What is the name of Mrs Barnaby?
Answer: Joyce

Joyce is played by Jane Wymark who once starred in the popular 1970's series "Poldark". She's now best know as Tom Barnaby's devoted wife with a penchant for complicated and fussy recipes!
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11 The killer in 'Written in Blood' had a macabre secret of their own which came out just near the end of the episode. What was it?
Answer: They were hiding the embalmed body of their dead brother in a locked bedroom

The director, writers and producers of 'Written In Blood' have stated in interviews that they wanted to give a 'slapstick' air to the episode which is why they had insane people chasing each other with hideously large kitchen knives, creepy music and a house full of dark, mysterious rooms and hidden objects!
    Your options: [ They had previously killed their brother and hidden his body in an old suitcase ] [ They were a frequent practioner of human sacrifices to Satan ] [ They were involved in Black Magic rituals said to re-awaken the dead ] [ They were hiding the embalmed body of their dead brother in a locked bedroom ]
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12 What is the unusual name of Barnaby's daughter?
Answer: Cully

Played by Laura Howard, Cully is is Tom's beautiful daughter who is set to become a great actress. Some of the plots on "Midsomer Murders" have revolved around the theatrical profession and Cully's acquaintances.
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13 In episode 3, 'Death Of A Hollow Man', the two victims were Agnes Gray and her cousin, Esslyn. Where did Esslyn's murder take place?
Answer: On stage in a crowded theatre as he performed in a play

In the play 'Amadeus', Esslyn Carmichael was playing the role of Antonio Salieri, thought by many to be in some way responsible for the death of Wolfgang Mozart. Esslyn's death occurred while he was performing the scene where Salieri takes his own life. The killer had swapped the stage prop knife for a real blade, which resulted in the actor cutting his own throat in front of a live audience.
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14 Who wrote the novels on which the programme is based?
Answer: Caroline Graham

Ruth Rendell created Reg Wexford, Colin Dexter created Inspector Morse and PD James created Adam Dalgliesh.
    Your options: [ Caroline Graham ] [ Colin Dexter ] [ Ruth Rendell ] [ PD James ]
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15 Again referring to the episode 'Death of a Hollow Man',in what way was Joyce Barnaby, Tom's wife, connected to the second murder victim?
Answer: They were both acting in the stage production of 'Amadeus'

In the play, Joyce Barnaby was playing the role of Salieri's cook. It was a non-speaking role but she was still extremely nervous before opening night in case she made a mistake.
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16 Episode 4, 'Faithful Unto Death,' showed a man named Alan Hollingsworth in a spot of financial trouble which was made worse by the sudden kidnapping of his wife, Simone. Whom did Barnaby suspect was responsible for the crime?
Answer: Simone herself, along with a friend of hers

Roger Allam, who played Alan Hollingsworth, also starred in 'The Queen' (2006) alongside Dame Helen Mirren, in the role of Robin Janvrin, a member of Her Majesty's personal staff.
    Your options: [ He believed Alan had arranged for Simone to be kidnapped ] [ Alan's neighbours, Bunny and Elfrida ] [ The investors to whom Alan owed large sums of money ] [ Simone herself, along with a friend of hers ]
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17 What was the special ingredient in Elfrida and Bunny's cooking that made Tom enjoy their cakes so much?
Answer: Marijuana

Bunny was famous for his little brown cakes, which he baked regularly. On a visit to Bunny and Elfrida's home, Tom had sampled several of these treats and had acted somewhat strangely for the rest of the day, much to the surprise of Gavin Troy!
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18 In episode 5, 'Death In Disguise', Tom and Sgt. Troy are called upon to investigate a supposedly accidental death at a commune. What was the name of the site of this commune?
Answer: The Lodge of the Golden Windhorse

'Midsomer Murders' first aired in March, 1998 in the United Kingdom. The series is based on the novels by Caroline Graham although several changes have been made in plot and characterization in many of the episodes.
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