Fair rating?Midsomer Murders· Season 7 · Episode 2
Bad Tidings
DCI Barnaby's new partner, Sgt. Dan Scott, arrives in Midsomer and is thrown straight into the mysterious murders of two members of the Midsomer Mallow Residents Association. But when the death toll unexpectedly rises, Barnaby becomes concerned for Cully, who is in the midst of organising a 10-year reunion with her old school friends.
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#2In Season 7of 6 rated episodes
#15All-timeof 141 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 7 averages 8.4
2004First airedJanuary 4, 2004
Guest stars
Jane Wymarkas Joyce Barnaby
Barry Jacksonas Dr. George Bullard
Laura Howardas Cully Barnaby
Alex Belcourtas WPC
Paul Thornleyas Sergeant Gill
Hilton McRaeas Mathew Spearman
Esther Hallas Cassie Woods
Ruth Jonesas Rachael Rose
Helen Graceas Lynn Spearman
Chris Barnesas Pub Landlord
Michael Simkinsas Gary Thompson
Nina Marcas Fiona Thompson
Helen Lindsayas Mary Pearce
John Standingas Dr. Charles RustCrew
Peter SmithDirector
Peter J. HammondTeleplayShows like Midsomer Murders
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