Forensic team · broadcast order
Midsomer Murders Pathologists in Order
From George Bullard’s long run beside Tom Barnaby to Fleur Perkins’s place in John Barnaby’s current team, these are the pathologists named in the episode catalogue.
| Actor | Series span | First case | Last case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry JacksonDr George Bullard | Series 1–14 | The Killings at Badger's Drift | The Oblong Murders |
| Toby JonesDr Dan Peterson | Series 2–3 | Strangler's Wood | Judgement Day |
| Michael BertenshawDr Michael Rycroft | Series 4 | The Electric Vendetta | The Electric Vendetta |
| Tamzin MallesonDr Kate Wilding | Series 14–17 | The Sleeper Under the Hill | A Vintage Murder |
| Manjinder VirkDr Kam Karimore | Series 18–19 | Habeas Corpus | The Curse of the Ninth |
| Annette BadlandDr Fleur Perkins | Series 20–25 | The Ghost of Causton Abbey | Top of the Class |
Dr George Bullard
Played the long-serving George Bullard from 1997 to 2011, continuing briefly into John Barnaby's tenure. An English stage and screen character actor whose career lasted more than five decades. His credits ranged from the landmark television play Cathy Come Home to Doctor Who, Barry Lyndon and many familiar British television dramas.
Dr Dan Peterson
Appeared as locum pathologist Dan Peterson in a short group of early Tom Barnaby cases. An acclaimed English character actor across theatre, film and television. His work includes Infamous, Detectorists, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, the voice of Dobby in Harry Potter and an Olivier-winning performance in The Play What I Wrote.
Dr Michael Rycroft
Made a one-case appearance as guest pathologist Michael Rycroft in The Electric Vendetta. An English actor with a long stage career that includes the Royal Shakespeare Company and major regional theatres. His screen credits include The Da Vinci Code, Doctor Who and a broad range of British television work.
Dr Kate Wilding
Played Kate Wilding from the latter part of Series 14 through Series 17. An English actor whose best-known television work includes Dangerfield, Teachers, the medical drama Bodies and Unforgotten. She has also appeared in Poirot, Marcella and A Touch of Frost.
Dr Kam Karimore
Played Kam Karimore during Series 18–19, spanning the change from Nelson to Winter. A British actor, writer and director known for The Arbor, Britz and Trigger Point. Her filmmaking work includes the award-winning short Out of Darkness, which she wrote and directed.
Dr Fleur Perkins
Joined as Fleur Perkins in Series 20 and is confirmed as part of the returning Series 26 team. An award-winning English actor with an extensive career in theatre, television, film and radio. Her many recognisable roles include Doctor Who, EastEnders, Outlander, Bergerac and pub landlady Mae in Ted Lasso.