John Nettles stars as Inspector Barnaby. Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the country cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer – as Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) knows all too well in this immensely popular  ITV drama series. With the help of trusty Sergeant Gavin Troy, Barnaby patiently and methodically deciphers obscure clues in his investigations. His social life revolves around his wife and daughter, who often provide a personal connection with the crimes that he is investigating.