Get prepared to head back to the countryside for more murder mysteries - the landmark 25th season of ITV drama Midsomer Murders is officially in production.
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The news was first reported by Variety, with the publication noting that Neil Dudgeon, Nick Hendrix, Annette Badland and Fiona Dolman will all be back in the central cast.
Once the season has been completed, its 144 episode-count will mean it has produced more instalments than Poirot, Vera or Columbo.
John Barnaby star Neil Dudgeon said in a statement: "It’s fantastic to be filming Midsomer again. The scripts are all great, full of intrigue and mystery, so I’m very excited for you to see them."
Annette Badland as Fleur Perkins, Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby and Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter in Midsomer Murders. Bentley Productions for ITV
He continued: "Our writers, who seem so normal, have come up with yet more extraordinary ways for the residents of Midsomer to despatch their neighbours, which is fun and slightly worrying; I work with these people!
"And, of course, the cast and crew are all back together, and it’s great to see everyone and hear all the news and gossip. It’s just like living in a village in Midsomer! I hope you all love them when they are finished."
"I don't know when it's next being broadcast, but we start filming again at the end of March for season 25, so it goes on," he said.
"We've had a year off this year. We didn't film this year, but last year. But we are filming again this year. We're filming four new stories from March this year."
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
