WATERTOWN, NY (September 18, 2023) – Fan-favorite British crime drama MIDSOMER MURDERS returns to WPBS-TV with Season 22 beginning September 21, 2023 at 9:00 pm. The fictional Midsomer County boasts a staggering murder toll of over 300 victims taken long before their time by the vengeful inhabitants of this quaint English province. Played by Neil Dudgeon, DCI John Barnaby uncovers cases of murder and mystery in this community.
With 12 episodes, the season follows Barnaby and his partner, DS Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix), as they investigate an urban myth becoming a murderous reality in Midsomer County. Their extraordinary investigations lead the duo to a post-operative heart rehabilitation club whose members’ dreams of a second chance at life are cut short, a twisted scarecrow festival and an amateur drama company with deadly secrets. Guest stars featured this season are Emmy® Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso; Game of Thrones), Louise Jameson (Doctor Who; Tenko), and Tracy-Ann Oberman (Escape to The Chateau; Ridley Road).
EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS
The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy, Part 1 & 2 (Thursday, September 21 at 9:00 pm)
After a local photographer wins an urban myth competition with his creation of The Wolf Hunter, it unexpectedly gains a cult following. However, when a man is killed, Barnaby must investigate if this myth has become murderous reality. Guest stars include Mark Williams (Father Brown) and Louise Jameson (Doctor Who).
The Stitcher Society, Part 1 & 2 (Thursday, September 28 at 9:00 pm)
A local outcast, who was controversially acquitted of murder years previously, is the latest inductee into a post-operative heart rehab club. Following his arrival, members’ dreams of a second chance at life begin being cut short. Guest starring Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso; Game of Thrones).
Happy Families, Part 1 & 2 (Thursday, October 5 at 9:00 pm)
DCI Barnaby and DS Winter are called in to investigate the death of Victor Karras, a manufacturer of exclusive board games, who appears to have been poisoned. Guest starring Rachael Stirling (Detectorists).
Scarecrow Murders, Part 1 & 2 (Thursday, October 12 at 9:00 pm)
A scarecrow festival to raise church funds takes a grisly turn when dead bodies are found staged like the festival’s straw creations. Barnaby’s investigation uncovers more going on than a simple competition. Guest starring Emily Bevan (Grantchester).
For Death Prepare, Part 1 & 2 (Thursday, October 19 at 9:00 pm)
The Midsomer Mummers, an amateur opera company, is in the middle of rehearsals for a charity concert, when a dead body is found in the theatre. The aim of the inquiry will be to find out who is most desperate to be the center of attention. Guest starring Kevin Whately (Inspector Lewis; Inspector Morse).
Witches of Angel’s Rise, Part 1 & 2 (Thursday, October 26 at 9:00 pm)
When a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols on the eve of a Psychic Fayre, Barnaby must step into the spiritual world of mediums, psychics, and occult followers to find the killer. Guest stars include Tracy-Ann Oberman (Escape to The Chateau) and Caroline Lee-Johnson (Chef!).
MIDSOMER MURDERS SEASON 22 was acquired by American Public Television from All3Media International for syndication to public television stations nationwide. MIDSOMER MURDERS SEASON 22 is produced by Bentley Productions and distributed to the public television system by American Public Television.
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American Public Television (APT) is the leading syndicator of high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation’s public television stations. Founded in 1961, APT distributes 250 new program titles per year and more than one-third of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles in the U.S. APT’s diverse catalog includes prominent documentaries, performance, dramas, how-to programs, classic movies, children’s series and news and current affairs programs. Midsomer Murders, America’s Test Kitchen, AfroPoP, Rick Steves’ Europe, Pacific Heartbeat, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television, Front & Center, Lidia’s Kitchen, Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen, Simply Ming, The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross, James Patterson’s Kid Stew and NHK Newsline are a sampling of APT’s programs, considered some of the most popular on public television. APT also licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service and distributes Create®TV — featuring the best of public television’s lifestyle programming — and WORLD™, public television’s premier news, science and documentary channel. To find out more about APT’s programs and services, visit aptonline.org.
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