Midsomer Murders - The Axeman Cometh - 4:15 pm Saturday, April 11 on ITV3

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.

Jason Hughes (Actor) .. DS Ben Jones

Jane Wymark (Actor) .. Joyce Barnaby

Laura Howard (Actor) .. Cully Barnaby

Barry Jackson (Actor) .. Dr Bullard

Annie Lambert (Actor) .. Ingrid Petersen

Phil Davis (Actor) .. Gary Cooper

Born: July 30, 1953 in Grays, Essex

Best Known For: Bleak House.

Early-life: Born Philip Davis on 30 July, 1953, in Grays, Essex. His father worked in the local soap factory; his mother was a hospital cleaner. He enjoyed three seasons at the National Youth Theatre in his mid-teens, then landed a part in Barrie Keefe's play Gotcha about troubled teens, which later transitioned to TV, and he came to the attention of casting directors. He was then cast in cult film Quadrophenia.

Career: Davis's career took off and he played a huge range of roles throughout the 1980s and 90s. He was Prince John in the TV series Robin of Sherwood. He also took on Hollywood roles, starring in The Bounty, alongside Mel Gibson. In 2004 came Davis's much acclaimed performance in Vera Drake, the Oscar-nominated Mike Leigh film. He gained massive praise for his performance, and won the Best Actor award at the British Independent Film Awards. TV roles have included major hits like Inspector Morse, Bleak House, Fields of Gold, Sherlock, North Square, Rose and Malony, White Teeth, Doctor Who and Beau Brummell, and he is also an accomplished director.

Quote: 'I just do it. It's like asking a painter about painting. They dip the brush and put it on the canvas. All I know is that if something isn't brilliant, there's no reason that you can't deliver it to the best of your ability.'

Trivia: In 1980, Davis had a brief spell as a music artist when he recorded the song Blown It for Elton John's The Rocket Record Company.

David Horovitch (Actor) .. James Hobson

James Cosmo (Actor) .. Jack `Axeman" McKinley

Fiona Button (Actor) .. Willow

Michael Angelis (Actor) .. Nicky Harding

Rachel Davies (Actor) .. Jeannie Harding

Suzi Quatro (Actor) .. Mimi Clifton

Born: June 03, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan

Best Known For: A string of 1970s hits

Early-life: Susan Kay Quatrocchio was born June 3, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to an Italian American father and a Hungarian mother. She grew up in the nearby suburb of Grosse Pointe and developed a love of music from an early age. Her sisters Patty, Nancy and Arlene were also keen musicians and the siblings worked together in bands the Pleasure Seekers and Cradle.

Career: After being discovered by record producer Mickie Most, Suzi moved to England in 1971. Her first single, Rolling Stone, failed to set the charts on fire, although it was a number one in Portugal. However, her follow-up, Can the Can, turned her into a household name. It hit the top of the charts in England and Australia, and paved the way for three more hits, 48 Crash, Daytona Demon and Devil Gate Drive. After a spell in the pop wilderness, she returned to the charts in 1978 with If You Can't Give Me Love, and a year later scored a US number 4 hit with Stumblin' In. TV appearances have included episodes of Happy Days, Minder, Dempsey & Makepeace, Absolutely Fabulous and Rock School. Currently presents Suzi Quatro's Heroes Of Rock 'n' Roll on BBC Radio 2.

Quote: 'When I'm annoyed I just scream. My ex-husband said he'd rather be hit by a truck than by my mouth when I'm mad.'

Robin Weaver (Actor) .. Serena Stanton

Rupert Vansittart (Actor) .. Desmond Harcourt

Tilly Blackwood (Actor) .. Finola Harcourt

Philip Madoc (Actor) .. DI Owen Jenkins

Sam Hazeldine (Actor) .. Simon Dixon

Bryan Matheson (Actor) .. Cedric

Ford Kenyon (Actor) .. Roadie

Michael Aitkens (Writer)

Brian True-May (Executive producer)

Renny Rye (Director)

Midsomer Murders: The Axeman Cometh

4:15 pm - 6:10 pm, Saturday, April 11 on ITV3 (10)

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The Axeman Cometh
Season 10, Episode 4

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