Timothy West

Richard’s obsession with Chancery has left him desperately ill. Ada is pregnant but worries Richard will not live to see the child. When Woodcourt proposes marriage, Esther is torn between her love for him and her commitment to Jarndyce. The impossible finally happens – a result in Chancery – but it’s one that will astound everybody.

As Bucket wraps up his investigation, there’s yet more trouble for Lady Dedlock in the shape of the evil moneylender Smallweed, who has evidence of her secret past and intends to use it. Cornered and desperate, Lady Dedlock makes a terrible decision.

Richard and Ada’s news causes great concern for Esther and Jarndyce. Inspector Bucket’s investigation gathers steam when he tracks down the mysterious letter writer. As evidence mounts against Lady Dedlock, Bucket sets a trap for the killer – with astonishing results.

When a stressed care home owner falls to her death, Frank and Lu encounter hapless care assistants and surprisingly spirited geriatrics.

Toast is cast in a West End play along with legendary actor and drinker Ormond Sacker, who has just come out of rehab.

It is the day of Rebecca and Jeremy’s engagement party, and everyone (well, nearly everyone) has turned up to the old house to wish them well. Except that one of…

Novelist Ariadne Oliver calls in her old friend Poirot to investigate a drowning at a Hallowe’en party

Lee is shocked when he finds out that Lucy is thinking about getting married to Pavlov so that he will be able to remain in the country. As Lee attempts…

Lee and Tim decide to try and throw Lucy a 30th birthday party but they both have different ideas. Lee is not happy when Lucy shows up at the party…

Lee’s plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened.

Midsomer Mallow has a shot at the Perfect Village title, provided it can keep a murderer at bay.