Midsomer Murders is set to make its comeback later this month with a fresh pair of episodes. The opening instalment of series 24, entitled The Devil's Work, will air on Monday, December 29 at 8.30pm, with the second episode, Book of the Dead, following on December 30 at the same time slot.

Devotees of the show will be delighted to hear that Neil Dudgeon returns to lead as Detective Barnaby, accompanied by Nick Hendrix portraying his partner, Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter. Annette Badland is also set to return in her part as Dr Fleur Perkins.

The Devil's Work teaser reveals: "Ancient families like the Shirewells thrive on tradition, but when the eldest son throws a bomb into five centuries of history, long-buried resentments resurface."

Meanwhile, Book of the Dead, which features Jon C

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