Neil Dudgeon, who plays DCI John Barnaby in ITV's long-running mystery series Midsomer Murders, has shared his thoughts on the show's enduring popularity. The 63-year-old actor appeared on James Martin's Saturday Morning, where he discussed the programme's appeal while enjoying a calves liver dish.
When asked by James Martin about the secret to the show's success, Dudgeon modestly admitted he could not pinpoint a single reason. He jokingly suggested that the success of Martin's cooking show was even more of a mystery. Dudgeon then credited the original creators of Midsomer Murders for establishing a winning formula.
He explained that the premise—a murder in a rural location investigated by two policemen—gives writers freedom to craft two-hour stories with endless variety. 'Everything is changing all the time,' Dudgeon said, noting that viewers find comfort in seeing the same characters while the stories remain fresh and different.
Midsomer Murders stars Dudgeon alongside Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter, Fiona Dolman as Sarah Barnaby, and Annette Badland as Fleur Perkins. The series returns on Sunday 10th November at 8pm on ITV1. James Martin's Saturday Morning airs Saturdays at 9.30am on ITV and ITVX.
