Neil Dudgeon (born 2 January 1961) is an English actor who, since 2010, has played DCI John Barnaby in the ITV drama series Midsomer Murders. He replaced John Nettles in the lead role …

Neil Dudgeon was born on 2 January 1961 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Son of Rambow (2007), Midsomer Murders (1997) and …

Sep 16, 2025 · Neil Dudgeon is beloved for his role in ITV's detective drama, Midsomer Murders, which sees DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter take on more puzzling crimes in the idyllic …

Jul 24, 2025 · After more than a decade of solving gruesome murders in the picturesque yet deadly villages of Midsomer, Neil Dudgeon is stepping down from his role as DCI John …

Jan 2, 2026 · Midsomer Murders star Neil Dudgeon has opened up about being replaced as DCI Barnaby, whom he has played since 2011, when he took over from John Nettles as the lead …

Jul 26, 2024 · For the last 13 years Neil Dudgeon has played the much loved DCI John Barnaby in hit ITV series Midsomer Murders. The actor took over from John Nettles, who had spent 14 …

He was introduced in the episode as the cousin of Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, played by John Nettles, who has announced his retirement from the role. Neil, also cast as a senior …

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Nov 8, 2024 · Midsomer Murders' Neil Dudgeon has opened up about his future on the popular ITV show after it was rumoured that he was leaving. Midsomer Murders star Neil Dudgeon has …

Feb 4, 2025 · Midsomer Murders star Neil Dudgeon has responded to rumours that he could exit the show following its year-long hiatus.