Latest News About Midsomer Murders

Here’s the latest I can share about Midsomer Murders.

• Production update: ITV has announced that filming for Series 26 has begun, bringing back DCI Barnaby and DS Winter for new mysteries. Neil Dudgeon and Nick Hendrix reprise their roles as the leads. This marks continued renewal for the long-running series. [Source: Mirror article reporting Series 26 filming start][1]

• Previews and renewals: In late 2025, outlets noted the show’s renewal for a 26th series with several feature-length mysteries planned, reinforcing the show’s ongoing status in ITV’s lineup. [IMDB news summary and related entertainment reporting][3]

• Where to watch: New episodes were slated for ITV (and related streaming) as part of the Series 26 rollout, with episodes expected to be released on ITV platforms. Check ITVX for the latest episode availability. [ITVWatch page reference][8]

Illustration (typical format for the new season)

• Series 26 teaser: Barnaby and Winter amid a rural village setting, with the usual ensemble of suspects and tangled village secrets, leading to a final twist in each feature-length mystery. [This reflects how the show traditionally structures new cases.]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent headlines from reliable outlets right now and summarize them with links. I can also set up a quick alert for new Series 26 news.

Citations:

• Midsomer Murders confirms return of Series 26 and filming start.[1]
• ITV renewals and upcoming 26th series coverage.[3]
• ITVX/watch availability guidance.[8]