MIDSOMER MURDERS: COMPLETE SEASON 3

Based on the novels by mystery writer Caroline Graham whom the Sunday Times describes as "the best detective writer since Agatha Christie". CASE 1 - DEAD MAN'S ELEVEN: The village of Fletcher's Cross is astounded when a rich businessman's wife is found bludgeoned to death by a cricket bat. Whilst the victim had no apparent enemies. her husband. Robert Cavendish. was hated by all and sundry. CASE 2 - DEATH OF A STRANGER: As the Upper Marshwood hunt heads off into the distance with the unforgettable sounds of the horses and hounds in pursuit of the fox. a filthy tramp runs for cover in the woods. he stumbles and falls into a pit screaming. Barnaby is on holiday when he hears about the death and is surprised to learn that Chief Inspector Pringle has arrested Billy Gurdie. a local. well known for petty crime. Barnaby isn't convinced but when the body of Billy's father is discovered it looks as if the Chief Inspector may have been right all along - until Barnaby delves further into the villagers' lives. CASE 3 - BLUE HERRINGS: Barnaby's favourite Aunt. Alice. is recuperating at the Lawnside Rest Home when one of her fellow residents dies. There don't seem to be any suspicious circumstances and it is assumed to be just the case of old age. Aunt Alice. however. is not so sure. CASE 4 - JUDGEMENT DAY: Preparations are well under way in Midsomer Mallow for the Perfect Village Competition. However. when the body of a local rogue. Peter Drinkwater. is found with a pitchfork protruding from his chest. the villagers are determined to keep it quiet. After all he was hardly popular in the village. Angry parents. jealous husbands. victims of crimes believed to have been perpetrated by the deceased and disgruntled lovers - all had reason to want to see the back of Drinkwater.