When Private Tommy Hicks is executed during WWI for cowardice and desertion by a firing party commanded by Lt. Hammond, it ignites a 90-year feud between the Hicks and Hammond families. A group of pranksters kidnap Lt. Hammond's son, retired army officer Henry Hammond. They re-enact the execution of Tommy in the village, following which Henry is murdered. The Hammonds accuse the Hicks family of the murder. A series of other incidents follow, including a remotely controlled bomb explosion where C
As the preparations are underway for Cully Barnaby's wedding, Ned Fitzroy and Beth Porteous get married in Bledlow village. At the reception in Bledlow Hall, the maid of honour, Marina Fellowes, is found murdered. With the honeymoon postponed, the newlyweds and their guests find themselves under investigation by the police. Evidence soon points to a connection with archery when a fletching is found at the crime scene. Barnaby and Jones uncover a long family history with many secrets, lies, decep
In the village of Dunstan, Barnaby and Jones investigate the deaths of a reclusive couple, Ron and Libby Wilson. Early on in the case, they learn that their son Michael, a classmate of Jones in primary school, had been killed in a hit-and-run and nearby, a fiery dispute is in full swing, between Jack Purdy, a builder who has a very short fuse and a group who are protesting his construction of a new road. With hostilities almost at breaking point, it is not long before both Jack and his brother M
When the body of Charlie Finleyson is found in woodland in Midsomer Sonning, Barnaby and Jones begin to scrutinise the employees at the offices of Midsomer Life magazine. It is discovered that Mr. Finleyson was married to Christine Sandys, ex-wife of Guy Sandys, the wealthy owner of the magazine. The detectives also become aware of a dispute between Guy and the owner of the Morecroft Hotel, where Christine's brother works. Tensions rise between the locals and visitors from London. Shortly after
During a children's magic show, a performer assisting with a trick is poisoned while on stage. It is found that the poison came from a species of Ecuadorean frog. Barnaby and Jones discover that conflict is once again brewing between a village occult guide and enthusiast Ernest Baillol and famous writer Aloysius Wilmington, who are both searching for a treasured antique book on the subject. When others fall victim, they need to work out whether it was spellbinding, magical sorcery, something in
New acting Chief Superintendent John Cotton plans a team-building exercise at a Territorial Army centre run by Colonel Matt Parkes. Barnaby and Jones are very reluctant to take part and when an explosion at the Parkes family haulage yard occurs, the detectives see the investigation as an opportunity to avoid the team building event. Shortly after, a body is discovered in a trunk that resurfaces from the nearby lake. The victim is identified as Alec Grainger, who had been arguing with Colonel Par
In the village of Monks Barton, two couples seemingly disappear from their cottages. When Barnaby and Jones arrive, they learn about the legendary and mysterious haunted woods. Shortly afterwards, a body is found in a shallow grave, giving Barnaby and Jones an accurate description of one of the "missing" persons. The detectives have to delve much deeper into the woods and beyond to find the answer. Note: This episode was delayed until 2010: it finally aired on ITV one week before the episode, "T