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The House in the Woods is the first episode of the ninth series of the popular ITV crime drama Midsomer Murders and originally aired on 9th October 2005.
Synopsis[]
Assisted by acting DC Ben Jones, DCI Barnaby investigates the murders of Caroline and Peter Cave who had been in the village of Midsomer Newton looking for a house. They are found outside an abandoned home, Winyard, owned by Charlie Magwood and which has a reputation for being haunted. Magwood has been trying to sell the place but without success, due at least in part to his unscrupulous estate agent who has her own plans for the place. When told that Winyard actually belonged to Charlie's jailed brother Jack, Barnaby also comes to the conclusion that there is someone secretly living in The House in the Woods.
Plot[]
Cast[]
- John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby
- Jason Hughes as DC Ben Jones
- Jane Wymark as Joyce Barnaby
- Barry Jackson as Dr. George Bullard
- George Baker as Charlie / Jack Magwood
- Ruth Gemmell as Anne Merrick
- Anita Carey as Barbara Flux
- Gawn Grainger as Lesley Flux
- Rebecca Egan as Harriet Davis
- David Westhead as Gerry Moore
- Andree Evans as Grace Woodhall
- Michael Elwyn as Giles Cato
- Katy Brittain as Miss Owen
- Ben Meyjes as Harcourt
- Caroline Faber as Caroline Cave
- Richard Trinder as Peter Cave
- Greg Sheffield as Phillip Merrick
- Charlie Lucas as Danny Merrick
- Jack McIntosh as Brian
- Lily-May Anson as Tracey
- Abigail Williamson as Kylie
- Alexander Wolfe as Jason (as Alex Matten)
- Jared Garfield as Sean
- Francis Lee as Roman
- Pauline Whitaker as Hotel Receptionist
- Adam Farr as P.C
Galleries[]
Body Count[]
Prior to the Episode
Shot with a gun 18 years ago.
Died of depression after seeing Jack going to prison for the murder of P.C. Colin Armstrong.
In the Episode
Garroted with a piano wire while sitting in her car.
Garroted with a piano wire after getting into his car.
Garroted with a piano wire while sitting at the table inside Winyard estate.
Supporting Cast[]
Episode Images[]
Arrests[]
Charlie Magwood for the murders of
- Caroline Cave- Garroted with piano wire
- Peter Cave- Garroted with piano wire
- Harriet Davis- Garroted with piano wire
- PC Colin Armstrong, 18 years ago. - Shot with a gun.
- Attempted murder of Jack Magwood.
Notes[]
- First appearance of Ben Jones as a PC who is asked to assist with the murder investigation by Barnaby. He is then referred to as 'Acting' Detective Constable Jones.
- The first episode to show twin characters, let alone portrayed by the same actor.
- The following actors and actresses who appeared in this episode have also appeared in the following episodes
- Katy Brittain - Strangler's Wood
- Caroline Faber - Judgement Day
- Richard Trinder - Judgement Day
- Francis Lee - Blood Will Out
- Pauline Whitaker - Sauce for the Goose
- Ruth Gemmell - A Vintage Murder
- Greg Sheffield - The Oblong Murders
- Adam Farr - The Animal Within and They Seek Him Here
Trivia[]
- Trials and Tribulations of PC Ben Jones: First case as an Acting Detective Constable. Barnaby is nicer to him than he is later. Barnaby goes to look up the chimney instead of making Ben do it.
- For the first time in eight years, DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) is not driving a Rover as his personal car. Barnaby's new ride is a grey Jaguar X-Type (BL 54 BWC).
- DS Scott is said to be sick but is never mentioned again.
- Ben Jones is left handed.
- Caroline Faber and Richard Trinder played husband and wife Ruth Weston and Michael Weston in Judgement Day (2000)
Quotes[]
- DCI Barnaby: "Do you possess a suit, Jones?"
- Constable Jones: "Yes, sir."
- DCI Barnaby: "And a tie?"
- Constable Jones: "I do sir, yes."
- DCI Barnaby: "How do you fancy working with the CID for a couple of days, eh?"
- Constable Jones: "<grinning> Yes, sir."
Video[]
Midsomer Murders Series 9 Episode 1 - The House in the Woods Preview