Why did they replace John Nettles?

Nettles took on the role back in 1996 and said he’d never regretted playing the detective as well as hailing the ITV series for having some of the finest British actors. So, the reason Nettles was replaced was down to his decision to leave the show and the broadcaster wanted to keep the successful series going.

How did Tom Barnaby leave Midsomer?

Midsomer Murders’ DCI Tom Barnaby decided to retire and use his retirement to travel the world with his wife, Joyce Barnaby. He made the decision to do this during the season 13 finale in the episode titled “Fit for Murder”.

Why did Jason Hughes leave Midsomer?

“It was starting to affect my health and I was so tired I was no good to anybody, either at home or at work. “That would go on for ten months, and when I had a break I’d get colds that went on for weeks. “Then just as I was getting better I’d have to start the cycle all over again.

Where is John Nettles now?

But the actor, who now lives in North Devon, had a very difficult childhood. The DCI Tom Barnaby actor was born in Cornwall in 1943 and was adopted after his birth when his mother, an Irish nurse, gave him up.