Midsomer Murders: Written in Blood
1:20 pm - 3:30 pm, Tuesday, February 17 on ITV3 (10)
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Written in Blood
Season 1, Episode 2
Gerald Hadleigh, the secretary of the local writers' circle in the tranquil village of Midsomer Worthy, is found battered to death on the eve of a visit by a best-selling novelist. Barnaby and Troy discover Hadleigh was a mystery man, with no relatives or marriage certificate to match the wedding photo on display in his house. To make matters worse, another body is then found. Mystery, guest starring Anna Massey and Una Stubbs
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16x9
audio-description
Detective/Thriller
Movie/Drama
Mystery
Cast & Crew
John Nettles
(Actor)
.. DCI Tom Barnaby
Daniel Casey
(Actor)
.. Sgt Gavin Troy
Jane Booker
(Actor)
.. Laura Hutton
Joanna David
(Actor)
.. Amy Lyddiard
Anna Massey
(Actor)
.. Honoria Lyddiard
Judith Scott
(Actor)
.. Sue Clapper
John Shrapnel
(Actor)
.. Max Jennings
Una Stubbs
(Actor)
.. Selina Jennings
Robert Swann
(Actor)
.. Gerald Hadleigh
David Troughton
(Actor)
.. Brian Clapper
Jane Wymark
(Actor)
.. Joyce Barnaby
Laura Howard
(Actor)
.. Cully Barnaby
Barry Jackson
(Actor)
.. Dr Bullard
Annoushka Le Gallois
(Actor)
.. Barbara Neale
Marlene Sidaway
(Actor)
.. Mrs Bundy
Nancy Lodder
(Actor)
.. Edie Carter
Daniel Newman
(Actor)
.. Tom Carter
Marcus Rogers
(Actor)
.. Denzel
Zoot Lynam
(Actor)
.. Collar
Mark Bagnall
(Actor)
.. Boreham
John Bardon
(Actor)
.. Mr Belgrove
Jacqueline Morgan
(Actor)
.. Miss Panter
Timothy Bateson
(Actor)
.. James Jocelyne
Jay Barrymore
(Actor)
.. Liam
Murray Ewan
(Actor)
.. Liam's father
Neil Conrich
(Actor)
.. PC Angel
Paul Putner
(Actor)
.. Policeman 2
David Maybrick
(Actor)
.. Policeman 3
Brian Parr
(Actor)
.. Mr Baker
Bryan Burdon
(Actor)
.. Barman
Anthony Horowitz
(Writer)
Jeremy Silbertson
(Director)
Betty Willingale
(Producer)
Brian True-May
(Producer)
More Information
Did You Know..
John Nettles
(Actor)
.. DCI Tom Barnaby
Born:
October 11, 1943
in
St Austell, Cornwall
Best Known For:
Playing Jim Bergerac.
Early-life:
John Vivian Drummond Nettles was born on October 11, 1943, in St Austell, Cornwall. He was adopted at birth by a carpenter and his wife, who was a cleaner. John later discovered his biological mother was an unmarried Irish nurse who died of tuberculosis at the age of 28. Despite these humble beginnings, he won a scholarship to study philosophy and history at Southampton University. He trained to be a teacher, but drifted into acting after appearing in a touring version of the play Camus during his time at university.
Career:
While appearing in amateur drama productions, Nettles was spotted by an agent who arranged work for him at the Royal Court Theatre. He made his debut as a standard bearer in Macbeth, opening doors for Alec Guinness. His first movie was The Red, White and Black in 1970. His big break came in 1972's A World At War, followed by a four-year stint in The Liver Birds. Nettles became a household name thanks to Bergerac, which ran for 10 years until 1991. TV projects since include Romeo And Juliet, The Hound of the Baskervilles and Midsomer Murders. He has also provided the narration for such programmes as Airport and The Hunt.
Quote:
"I live in the tranquility and splendour which befits someone of my seniority."
Trivia:
Nettles received an OBE in 2010.
Daniel Casey
(Actor)
.. Sgt Gavin Troy
Jane Booker
(Actor)
.. Laura Hutton
Joanna David
(Actor)
.. Amy Lyddiard
Anna Massey
(Actor)
.. Honoria Lyddiard
Born:
August 11, 1937
in
Thakeham, West Sussex
Best Known For:
A myriad of character roles.
Early-life:
Anna Raymond Massey was born on August 11, 1937, in Thakeham, West Sussex. She came from an acting background - her father, Raymond Massey, starred in 1960s series Dr Kildare, her mother, Adrianne Allen, was a leading stage star in the 1930s, and her brother, Daniel, appeared in a string of top-class productions. Director John Ford was her godfather. Anna felt she was expected to become a thespian, and turned professional after leaving school at 15.
Career:
Massey's first roles came on the stage in the early 1950s. Her film debut was in Ford's Gideon's Way in 1958. Among her most famous movies were Peeping Tom, Frenzy, The Vault of Horror, Another Country, The Tall Guy and The Importance of Being Earnest. She won a Bafta for her role in 1986 TV movie Hotel du Lac. Other small-screen credits include Tales of the Unexpected, A Tale of Two Cities and He Knew He Was Right. She died on July 3, 2011, at the age of 73.
Quote:
"I don't really enjoy the theatre anymore - it takes up too much of your life."
Trivia:
During her career, Massey won numerous awards for her work in the theatre.
Judith Scott
(Actor)
.. Sue Clapper
John Shrapnel
(Actor)
.. Max Jennings
Una Stubbs
(Actor)
.. Selina Jennings
Born:
May 01, 1937
in
Welwyn Garden City
Best Known For:
Till Death Us Do Part and Worzel Gummidge.
Early-life:
Una was born in Welwyn Garden City on May 1, 1937. She trained at the La Roche dancing school in Slough and made her theatre debut at the age of 16 in a chorus line at the London Palladium. Her dancing talent led to her landing a role alongside Cliff Richard in Summer Holiday (1963). A year later, she appeared in the singer's next film, Wonderful Life (1964).
Career:
Stubbs's big break came in 1966 when she began playing Rita, the married daughter of Alf Garnett in BBC sitcom Till Death Us Do Part. The series ran until 1975 and she also reprised the role years later in Till Death and In Sickness and In Health. From 1979 to 1981, she became a firm favourite with younger viewers playing Aunt Sally in Worzel Gummidge opposite Jon Pertwee. She was also a team captain for several years on ITV game show Give Us a Clue. In recent years, she has appeared in EastEnders, The Catherine Tate Show, Benidorm and Sherlock.
Quote:
"I truly believe happiness is a choice. You're not owed it."
Trivia:
When she's not working, Stubbs likes to sketch.
Robert Swann
(Actor)
.. Gerald Hadleigh
David Troughton
(Actor)
.. Brian Clapper
Jane Wymark
(Actor)
.. Joyce Barnaby
Laura Howard
(Actor)
.. Cully Barnaby
Barry Jackson
(Actor)
.. Dr Bullard
Annoushka Le Gallois
(Actor)
.. Barbara Neale
Marlene Sidaway
(Actor)
.. Mrs Bundy
Nancy Lodder
(Actor)
.. Edie Carter
Daniel Newman
(Actor)
.. Tom Carter
Marcus Rogers
(Actor)
.. Denzel
Zoot Lynam
(Actor)
.. Collar
Mark Bagnall
(Actor)
.. Boreham
John Bardon
(Actor)
.. Mr Belgrove
Jacqueline Morgan
(Actor)
.. Miss Panter
Timothy Bateson
(Actor)
.. James Jocelyne
Jay Barrymore
(Actor)
.. Liam
Murray Ewan
(Actor)
.. Liam's father
Neil Conrich
(Actor)
.. PC Angel
Paul Putner
(Actor)
.. Policeman 2
David Maybrick
(Actor)
.. Policeman 3
Brian Parr
(Actor)
.. Mr Baker
Bryan Burdon
(Actor)
.. Barman
Anthony Horowitz
(Writer)
Jeremy Silbertson
(Director)
Betty Willingale
(Producer)
Brian True-May
(Producer)
