Meet the cast of Midsomer Murders
Everything you need to know about the cast and characters in series 19 of ITV’s detective drama
Who are the guest stars in Midsomer Murders episode Death By Persuasion?
Claire Skinner plays Kitty Oswood
Who is Kitty Oswood? The organiser of Gorgeous Georgians has just launched her Jane Austen weekend, an immersive experience where guests wear period dress and dance at balls and pretend to be living in the 18th century. Unfortunately, one of the guests is murdered with a silver quill-pen dipped in poison.
Where do I recognise Claire Skinner from? The actress is best known for playing mum Sue Brockman in the TV series Outnumbered. Recent roles have included DCI Vivien Barnes in Next of Kin and Lorraine Rappaport in Critical.
Samuel West plays James Oswood
Who is James Oswood? Kitty's husband. James and his wife recently returned to live at the huge country mansion where Kitty and her sister grew up, with their teenage daughter in tow - but something is troubling him.
Where do I recognise Samuel West from? Previous projects have included Mr Selfridge, The Frankenstein Chronicles and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Samuel West played Sir Anthony Eden in Winston Churchill movie Darkest Hour, and Benedict Haughton in Suffragette. And if there's something else familiar about his face, that may be because his parents are the actors Prunella Scales and Timothy West.
Jodie Tyack plays Polly Oswood
Who is Polly Oswood? The teenage daughter of Kitty and James. She's a smart-mouth and a troublemaker, but has been reluctantly drafted in to help with her mother's Jane Austen event.
Where do I recognise Jodie Tyack from? The young actress played Zoe in Unforgotten, and Flowers in Prime Suspect 1973.
Paul Shelley plays Walter Oswood
Who is Walter Oswood? The father of James Oswood.
Where do I recognise Paul Shelley from? If you have a really great memory, you might remember the actor's previous appearance in Midsomer Murders as the character Richard Lovell in 2009 episode The Creeper. His other credits include Persuasion in Doctor Who's Four to Doomsday, and Jed Grey in the TV series Doctors.
Abigail Cruttenden plays Nell Fryer
Who is Nell Fryer? Kitty's older sister. She and her husband run the local pub.
Where do I recognise Abigail Cruttenden from? You're most likely to recognise Abigail Cruttenden from Lee Mack's Not Going Out, where she plays Anna. The actress has previously played Kate Weedon in Benidorm.
Nicholas Geaves plays Ray Fryer
Who is Ray Fryer? A local man who runs the pub with his wife.
Where do I recognise Nicholas Gleaves from? Notable roles include Trevor Green in Cold Feet, DS Andy Roper in Scott & Bailey, and Tom Bedford in The Chase. He is married to his Scott & Bailey co-star, Lesley Sharp.
John MacMillan plays Solomon Franks
Who is Solomon Franks? A medical professional who is taking a weekend away from the office to live life as a Georgian.
Where do I recognise John MacMillan from? John MacMillan's stage roles include Victor in Yerma, and Malcolm in Macbeth. On TV he's played Julian in Back, Saul Green in Kiss Me First, Ronald in Chewing Gum, and John Bright in Silk.
Thalissa Teixeira plays Jane Everard
Who is Jane Everard? Solomon's receptionist, who decided to accompany him and sign up for Gorgeous Georgians.
Where do I recognise Thalissa Teixeira from? The actress appeared alongside Billie Piper in the critically claimed production Yerma. She is best known for her theatre work but has appeared in the BBC drama The Musketeers as Sylvie.
