Good cast Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Dennis Waterman with excellent supporting cast
John Ransom gets thrown out of the village pub in Midsomer Mere for fighting with his brother-in-law, and a short while later he is found dead on the green. It is discovered that John had been used as a guinea pig for scientific experiments by his brother Max, who suspected he had the ability of ‘Second Sight’. Barnaby and Scott soon discover that another family possesses the same talent. They have to delve deeper to unravel many secrets in the village to find the truth.
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Midsomer Murders is a British crime drama television series, adapted by Anthony Horowitz and Douglas Watkinson from the novels in the Chief Inspector Barnaby book series (created by Caroline Graham), and broadcast on two channels of ITV since its premiere on 23 March 1997. The series focuses on various murder cases that take place within small country villages across the fictional English county of Midsomer, and the efforts of the senior police detective and his partner within the fictional Midsomer Constabulary to solve the crime by determining who the culprit is and the motive for their actions. It identifies itself differently from other detective dramas often by featuring a mixture of lighthearted whimsy and dark humour, as well as a notable soundtrack that includes the use of the theremin instrument for the show’s theme tune.
The programme has featured two lead stars—from its premiere in 1997, John Nettles as Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Tom Barnaby, until his retirement from the drama in February 2011; then Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby, Tom’s younger cousin, since March 2011. Both main stars have featured a list of supporting actors who worked alongside them, including Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Daniel Casey, John Hopkins, Jason Hughes, and Gwilym Lee, with Nick Hendrix as the current co-star working with Dudgeon. Midsomer Murders remains a popular feature in British television schedules and has been broadcast internationally in over 200 countries and territories. MORE AT LINK
Set in 1925 Damascus is a Bogart film noir
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Reposted as now seems entirely appropriate when liberties and democracy are assailed daily from the left and the right. We must stand up for our freedoms and ensure that they continue to prevail.
December 22,2020
Britain doesn’t feel very free at the moment. That’s bad news for Britain, certainly, but also for the world. Because – uniquely – British identity and our long heritage is rooted in the ideal of individual liberty, but what does this mean in the age of Covid and beyond
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Gary Eats is a rather good recently established food review You Tube channel. This review looks at Rules Restaurant in Covent Garden. My wife and I went several times in the 1970s and early 1980s and always enjoyed ourselves. I have fond memories of the jugged hare. Yes it is pricey if you go full on,but the ambience, the quality are worth it for the special occasion and it is better than many other well known places.
As Gary says “It’s gorgeous”
Updated for rating as at April, 2024
Gary gave Rules a rating of 9.5 overall, the restaurant received a 10 for history and ambiance. He really enjoyed himself.
Uploaded April 04,2024
Joe enjoyed his meal and the restaurant. He rated this set lunch at 8 from 10.
Uploaded January 14, 2026
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Love these videos, as he visits so many places I knew when I lived and worked in London.
Incredibly nostalgic.
Uploaded January 18, 2026
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