Midsomer Murders: The Making of an English Crime Classic

by Jeff Evans

The crime classic television series Midsomer Murders has established itself as one of England's favorite shows in television history. At last, the official book on the series has arrived, encompassing the entire story of its development and intensely popular life. Dip in anywhere and capture the very essence of this typically English drama series, which shows the country's life and crime at its worst, oddest, and best. Nothing is left out, including the series history; coverage of actual village locations; a close inspection of the main characters and the stars who play them; a complete episode guide; and a foreword by John Nettles. It's a complete delight in lavish full color, and just like the series itself, it's not to be missed.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love "Midsomer Murders," the story lines and the characters, then Jeff Evans' "Midsomer Murders: The Making of an English Crime Classic" is the book for you. Evans has provided maps of the fictional area of Midsomer, descriptions of some of the most popular episodes, interviews with the main actors, bios of some of the more well-known British guest stars, location descriptions, and more. We're on our fourth binging of the program and have used this book to flesh out and better understand the episodes profiled.

Highly recommended for MM fans and anyone who has watched other programs set in England.

[Muaz Jalil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big fan of the show and Nettles! Found this in the Ottawa Public Library. Enjoyed reading about it. Covers the first 23 episodes, so around season 5.