It may be over two decades since he last appeared on our screens as Sergeant Gavin Troy in the beloved cosy crime series Midsomer Murders . But Daniel Casey , who starred in the role from 1997 to 2003, is back in Midsomer - and this time he is stepping into John Nettles' shoes , playing Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby.

The 53-year-old actor is set to star in the stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killing at Badger's Drift, based on the episode of the same name. In an exclusive chat with HELLO!, Daniel told us just how excited he is to be back in Midsomer, and opened up about his exceptionally close bond with Bergac actor John, including how John supported him when Daniel lost his parents.

Talking about stepping into John's shoes, Daniel told HELLO! : "The

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