Fair rating?Midsomer Murders· Season 9 · Episode 1
The House in the Woods
With the help of PC Ben Jones, DCI Barnaby investigates the garrotting of a husband and wife outside a reportedly haunted cottage near Midsomer Newton. Barnaby and Jones must separate truth from fiction as they navigate overenthusiastic villagers, shady property developers, and fanatical conservationists alike as they attempt catch the killer.
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#3In Season 9of 8 rated episodes
#15All-timeof 141 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 9 averages 8.5
2005First airedOctober 9, 2005
Guest stars
Jane Wymarkas Joyce Barnaby
Barry Jacksonas Dr. George BullardAdam Farras Police Constable
Ruth Gemmellas Anne Merrick
Michael Elwynas Giles Cato
Caroline Faberas Caroline Cave
Pauline Whitakeras Hotel ReceptionistRebecca Eganas Harriet Davis
Jack McIntoshas Brian
David Westheadas Gerry Moore
Abigail Williamsonas Kylie
Jared Garfieldas Sean
George Bakeras Charlie MagwoodGeorge Bakeras Jack MagwoodCrew
Peter SmithDirector
Barry SimnerTeleplayShows like Midsomer Murders
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