Series Ten

Series Ten
Episodes	8
1st Ep Date	12 November 2006
Finale Date	11 May 2008

Series 10 of the popular British crime drama Midsomer Murders consisted of 8 episodes that aired from November 2006 through May 2008. It saw the addition of new cast member Gail Stephens as a WPC (Woman Police Constable) in the Causton CID.

Midsomer Murders Series 10

 

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Main Cast

Name	Portrayed by	Occupation	Notes
Tom Barnaby	John Nettles	DCI Causton CID
Ben Jones	Jason Hughes	DS Causton CID
Gail Stephens	Kirsty Dillon	WPC Midsomer Constabulary	Kirsty Dillon joined the cast in the episode Death and Dust. Kirsty Dillon did not appear in Picture of Innocence.
Joyce Barnaby	Jane Wymark	Wife of DCI Barnaby
Cully Barnaby	Laura Howard	Daughter of DCI Barnaby	Cully does not appear in episodes 2, 6 and 7
George Bullard	Barry Jackson	Chief Pathologist

Episodes

Ep Nr	Ep ID	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
52	10.1	Dance with the Dead	Peter Smith	Peter J. Hammond	12 November 2006
A man's apparent suicide in an armoured car shocks the village of Morton Fendle, but things take a more sinister turn upon the discovery he was not alone when he died. Top of Barnaby and Jones's list of suspects is the victim's missing girlfriend - whose mysterious hold over the war-blighted residents could provide the key to the mystery.
53	10.2	The Animal Within	Renny Rye	David Hoskins	19 January 2007
Faith Alexander's unannounced visit to her wealthy Uncle Rex's estate turns into quite a surprise, indeed. Everyone there thinks she died in a plane crash three years earlier. When Rex's body turns up, his would-be heirs engage in a battle of wills that exposes plenty of motives for murder.
54	10.3	King's Crystal	Peter Smith	Steve Trafford	26 January 2007
When a family glassware business collapses following the death of one of its partners, Barnaby investigates allegations of financial irregularities, love triangles and murders. Lapsed Freemason Jones uses his inside knowledge to explore the ceremonial aspects of two killings.
55	10.4	The Axeman Cometh	Renny Rye	Michael Aitkens	2 February 2007
When old rockers Hired Gun reform to play a gig at the Midsomer Rocks Festival, paranoid lead singer Gary Cooper is convinced someone is trying to warn them off. First rock diva Mimi Clifton is electrocuted on stage, then drummer Nicky Harding is found dead in the swimming pool. Barnaby has to face the possibility that one of his rock 'n' roll heroes is a murderer. * This episode introduced the character of Simon Dixon portrayed by Sam Hazeldine.
56	10.5	Death and Dust	Sarah Hellings	Douglas Watkinson	8 May 2007
When Delyth Mostyn announces that she is marrying local doctor James Kirkwood and selling her home to travel the world with him, her children are furious. According to local gossip, James is a serial womaniser who pushed his wife over the edge. Unable to make a house visit one stormy evening, James lends a colleague, Alan Delaney, his new car and Alan goes in his place. When Alan's dead body is discovered the following morning Barnaby and Jones are called in and the investigation leads to North Wales. * This episode introduced WPC Gail Stephens portrayed by Kirsty Dillon.
57	10.6	Picture of Innocence	Richard Holthouse	Andrew Payne	3 June 2007
When the Luxton Deeping Photographic Society refuses to accept digital images in their annual exhibition, aspiring local photographer Steve Bright is enraged. Steve and his friends regard the traditional method of photography favoured by shop proprietor Headley Madrigal and his friend Lionel Bell as old and antiquated. An intense rivalry and mutual hostility exist between the two groups culminating in a showdown between Lionel and Steve at the exhibition. The next morning Lionel is strangled to death. Barnaby and Jones investigate.  DCI Barnaby is suspended from duty because, he is a suspect in the case. * Kirsty Dillon did not appear in this episode.
58	10.7	They Seek Him Here	Sarah Hellings	Barry Purchese	27 April 2008
When violent criminal George Ince and his associate Jed Norris are employed as security guards at Midsomer Magna Manor where a production of 'The Scarlett Pimpernel' is being filmed, Barnaby and Jones suspect they are planning an inside job. After attending a dinner at the Manor the body of the films director, Nick Cheyney, is found decapitated on the set. Barnaby and Jones are called in to investigate.
59	10.8	Death in a Chocolate Box	Richard Holthouse	Tony Etchells	11 May 2008
Attending a farewell presentation for ex-criminal Ronnie Tyler in Midsomer Holm. a safe haven for reformed offender, Barnaby encounters ex-colleague Jack Colby, Jack and his wife Professor Gina Colby live with Lord Holm at Holm Manor. Gina is fated for her work reforming criminals and Jack is now the administrator of the halfway house. The following morning Jack's body is body bludgeoned to death. With Jones's help, Barnaby has to go back 16 years to solve this mystery.  * Cully and Simon announce their engagement.