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|series_and_ep_number = Series 21, Episode One |
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|title1 = The Point of Balance |
|title1 = The Point of Balance |
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|airdate = 1 December 2019 (UK) |
|airdate = 1 December 2019 (UK) |
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|filmdates = March 2019 - April 2019 |
|filmdates = March 2019 - April 2019 |
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| − | |village_or_location = [[Midsomer |
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|writer = [[Nick Hicks-Beach]] |
|writer = [[Nick Hicks-Beach]] |
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|director = [[Audrey Cooke]] |
|director = [[Audrey Cooke]] |
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|previous_episode = [[Send in the Clowns]] |
|previous_episode = [[Send in the Clowns]] |
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|following_episode = [[The Miniature Murders]] |
|following_episode = [[The Miniature Murders]] |
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| ⚫ | }}'''The Point of Balance''' is the first episode of the [[Series Twenty One|twenty first series]] of the popular [[ITV]] crime drama [[Midsomer Murders]]. It was first streamed in the U.S. on 1 December 2019 on streaming services Acorn TV and Britbox, whilst its UK release date has yet to be announced by broadcasters', ITV. |
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| ⚫ | '''The Point of Balance''' is the first episode of the [[Series Twenty One|twenty first series]] of the popular [[ITV]] crime drama [[Midsomer Murders]]. It was first streamed in the U.S. on 1 December 2019 on streaming services Acorn TV and Britbox, whilst its UK release date has yet to be announced by broadcasters', ITV. |
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| + | Midsomer's 'Paramount Dance Extravaganza' dance contest is being hosted by the Wilder Biorobotics Institute. After the first night of the competition, a professional dancer who was not in the competition is found dead under suspicious circumstances. [[John Barnaby|DCI Barnaby]] and [[Jamie Winter|DS Winter]] begin their investigation, but it's not long before the brother of the victim is also found dead, being struck on the head by a remotely controlled robotic arm. The investigators focus on the wealthy Wilder family and discover the usual deceptions, secrets and betrayals before they find the killer. |
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*[[Neil Dudgeon]] as DCI [[John Barnaby]] |
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*Christopher Timothy as [[Ned Barnaby]] |
*Christopher Timothy as [[Ned Barnaby]] |
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*Luke Pierre as [[Warren Cunningham]] |
*Luke Pierre as [[Warren Cunningham]] |
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*[[Susan Fordham]] as Security Officer (uncredited) |
*[[Susan Fordham]] as Security Officer (uncredited) |
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| + | *Colin Murtagh as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited) |
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*Tim Wildman as Midsomer Constable (uncredited) |
*Tim Wildman as Midsomer Constable (uncredited) |
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*[[Chris Wilson]] as Police Officer (uncredited) |
*[[Chris Wilson]] as Police Officer (uncredited) |
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==Galleries== |
==Galleries== |
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===Body Count=== |
===Body Count=== |
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+ | Rosa-corrigan.jpg|[[Rosa Corrigan]]<br>Hit on the head which made her start to scream. In order to be silenced, was gagged with her tulle which triggered a panic attack and caused a sudden cardiac death, part of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy symptom of which she was suffering. The scene was then arranged to look like a robbery. Fleur wasn't exactly sure if it was murder or not. |
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+ | Duncan-corrigan.jpg|[[Duncan Corrigan]]<br>Chased in the Biorobotics Institute and refuged inside the chamber where the gigantic industrial robotic arm was. When he thought he escaped, the robotic arm was remotely controlled and killed him by delivering a massive blow to his head. |
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| + | This episode introduces John Barnaby's father, Ned who was first referenced in the episode [[Let Us Prey]] |
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| + | The following actors and actresses who appeared in this episode have also appeared in the following episodes |
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| + | *A.k. Steppa - [[Saints and Sinners]], [[Crime and Punishment]] and [[Death of the Small Coppers]] |
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Revision as of 18:03, 11 May 2020
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The Point of Balance is the first episode of the twenty first series of the popular ITV crime drama Midsomer Murders. It was first streamed in the U.S. on 1 December 2019 on streaming services Acorn TV and Britbox, whilst its UK release date has yet to be announced by broadcasters', ITV.
Synopsis
Midsomer's 'Paramount Dance Extravaganza' dance contest is being hosted by the Wilder Biorobotics Institute. After the first night of the competition, a professional dancer who was not in the competition is found dead under suspicious circumstances. DCI Barnaby and DS Winter begin their investigation, but it's not long before the brother of the victim is also found dead, being struck on the head by a remotely controlled robotic arm. The investigators focus on the wealthy Wilder family and discover the usual deceptions, secrets and betrayals before they find the killer.
Plot
Cast
- Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby
- Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter
- Fiona Dolman as Sarah Barnaby
- Annette Badland as Dr. Fleur Perkins
- Isabel Shaw as Betty Barnaby
- Nigel Havers as Andrew Wilder
- Jaye Griffiths as Lilly Wilder
- Carolina Main as Heather Wilder
- Tom Chambers as Ray Wilder
- Natalie Gumede as Rachel Stevenson
- Kazia Pelka as Tanya Brzezinski
- Danny Mac as Anton Walsh
- Jack Hawkins as Jake Hannity
- Faye Tozer as Rosa Corrigan
- Cassidy Little as Duncan Corrigan
- Christopher Timothy as Ned Barnaby
- Luke Pierre as Warren Cunningham
- Susan Fordham as Security Officer (uncredited)
- Ty Hurley as Ballroom Judge (uncredited)
- Michelle Jeram as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Chen Yip Lai as Camera Man (uncredited)
- Colin Murtagh as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
- Guy Normas as Dancing Guest (uncredited)
- Steven Pereira as CID Shawn (uncredited)
- Mike Ray as Pub Punter (uncredited)
- A.k. Steppa as Technician (uncredited)
- Jo Wheatley as Dance Class Attendee (uncredited)
- Tim Wildman as Midsomer Constable (uncredited)
- Chris Wilson as Police Officer (uncredited)
Galleries
Body Count
Rosa Corrigan
Hit on the head which made her start to scream. In order to be silenced, was gagged with her tulle which triggered a panic attack and caused a sudden cardiac death, part of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy symptom of which she was suffering. The scene was then arranged to look like a robbery. Fleur wasn't exactly sure if it was murder or not.
Hit on the head which made her start to scream. In order to be silenced, was gagged with her tulle which triggered a panic attack and caused a sudden cardiac death, part of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy symptom of which she was suffering. The scene was then arranged to look like a robbery. Fleur wasn't exactly sure if it was murder or not.
Duncan Corrigan
Chased in the Biorobotics Institute and refuged inside the chamber where the gigantic industrial robotic arm was. When he thought he escaped, the robotic arm was remotely controlled and killed him by delivering a massive blow to his head.
Chased in the Biorobotics Institute and refuged inside the chamber where the gigantic industrial robotic arm was. When he thought he escaped, the robotic arm was remotely controlled and killed him by delivering a massive blow to his head.
Supporting Cast
Episode Images
Notes
This episode introduces John Barnaby's father, Ned who was first referenced in the episode Let Us Prey The following actors and actresses who appeared in this episode have also appeared in the following episodes
- A.k. Steppa - Saints and Sinners, Crime and Punishment and Death of the Small Coppers