Physical media · checked 12 September 2026
The UK DVD shelf.
A deliberately cautious guide to confirmed editions. It records the disc and territory stated by the listing, but leaves live price, seller condition and stock to the retailer.
Broadcast Series 1–23
Chronological series editions.
Twenty verified Acorn UK editions cover the first twenty-three broadcast series in chronological order. A single box may cover two series, so match the series coverage and EAN—not only the cover artwork—before buying.
Complete Series One and Two
The 2009 Acorn Media UK collection covering the first nine broadcast-order cases, from The Killings at Badger’s Drift to Blood Will Out.
Complete Series Three and Four
The 2009 Acorn Media UK chronological collection covering all nine cases in broadcast Series 3 and 4.
Complete Series Five and Six
A ten-episode Acorn Media UK collection spanning two John Nettles series, from Tainted Fruit through Birds of Prey.
Complete Series Seven
The 2009 six-disc Acorn Media UK edition containing the seven broadcast-order cases in Series 7.
Complete Series Eight
The 2009 six-disc Acorn Media UK edition containing all eight broadcast-order cases in Series 8.
Complete Series Nine
The 2009 six-disc Acorn Media UK edition containing all eight broadcast-order cases in Series 9.
Complete Series Ten
The 2009 six-disc Acorn Media UK edition containing all eight broadcast-order cases in Series 10.
Complete Series Eleven
The 2010 Acorn Media UK edition containing all seven broadcast-order cases in Series 11.
Complete Series Twelve
The six-disc Acorn Media UK edition containing all seven broadcast-order cases in Series 12.
Complete Series Thirteen
The final John Nettles series on a six-disc UK DVD edition, including Tom Barnaby’s concluding case, Fit for Murder.
Complete Series Fourteen
The 2012 six-disc Acorn Media UK edition containing all eight broadcast-order cases in Series 14.
Complete Series Fifteen
The 2013 Acorn Media UK Region 2 edition containing all six broadcast-order cases in Series 15.
Complete Series Sixteen
The 2014 Acorn Media UK Region 2 edition containing all five broadcast-order cases in Series 16.
Complete Series Seventeen
The 2015 four-disc Acorn Media UK Region 2 edition containing all four broadcast-order cases in Series 17.
Complete Series Eighteen
The 2016 Acorn Media UK Region 2 edition containing all six broadcast-order cases in Series 18.
Complete Series Nineteen
The 2018 two-disc Acorn Media UK Region 2 edition containing all six broadcast-order cases in Series 19.
Complete Series Twenty
The 2019 Acorn Media UK Region 2 edition containing all six broadcast-order cases in Series 20.
Complete Series Twenty-One
The 2021 Acorn Media UK Region 2 edition containing all four broadcast-order cases in Series 21.
Complete Series Twenty-Two
The 2023 Acorn Region 2 edition containing all six broadcast-order cases in Series 22.
Complete Series Twenty-Three
The 2024 Acorn Region 2 edition containing all four broadcast-order cases in Series 23.
Collector note · overlapping episodes
Investigation collections and casebooks.
Thirteen verified UK compilations regroup episodes that also appear in the chronological editions. Match the exact EAN or ASIN and do not assume “Collection” means “Series”. Older sets may now be available only second-hand.
A Collection of Ten Investigations
The first 2006 Acorn Media UK investigation compilation. Its ten cases overlap the chronological series editions above.
The Second Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The second Acorn Media UK investigation compilation. It is an episode selection rather than a broadcast-series box.
The Third Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The third Acorn Media UK investigation compilation, containing a further ten overlapping cases.
The Fourth Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The fourth Acorn Media UK investigation compilation. The volume number does not mean broadcast Series 4.
The Fifth Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The fifth Acorn Media UK investigation compilation, issued in 2007 with ten selected cases.
The Sixth Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The sixth Acorn Media UK investigation compilation, issued in 2008 with another ten selected cases.
Troy's Casebook
The 2010 Acorn Media UK casebook gathering all 29 cases featuring DS Gavin Troy. These episodes duplicate chronological series boxes.
Troy's Casebook · 2019 repackage
The 2019 RLJE International repackage of the same 29 DS Gavin Troy cases. Its 18-disc specification and EAN distinguish it from the earlier 19-disc Acorn box.
The Seventh Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The seventh numbered Acorn Media UK compilation. Its ten investigations overlap the chronological series editions and it is not broadcast Series 7.
The Eighth Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The eighth numbered Acorn Media UK compilation, grouping ten overlapping cases across nine Region 2 discs.
Ben Jones' Casebook
The 2011 Acorn Media UK casebook gathering all 38 cases featuring DS Ben Jones. Every case also appears in the chronological series editions.
The Ninth Collection – A Further Ten Investigations
The ninth numbered UK compilation, containing ten further cases on ten discs. It is an episode selection rather than broadcast Series 9.
Nelson's Casebook
The 2017 Acorn Media UK collection of all 15 Series 16–18 cases featuring DS Charlie Nelson, including the programme's 100th episode.
Curated and seasonal selections
Favourite, summer and Christmas cases.
Five verified UK sets select episodes by presenter, viewer vote or theme. These are alternative groupings rather than extra cases, so collectors should compare titles against boxes they already own.
John Nettles' Favourite Investigations
A four-disc 2008 Acorn Media UK selection presented as John Nettles' favourite investigations. Its cases also appear in the chronological series boxes.
The Summer Collection
A four-disc 2008 Acorn Media UK set collecting four cases built around village competitions, regattas and other summertime settings.
The Christmas Collection
A four-disc 2008 Acorn Media UK collection of festive cases. The seasonal title describes the episode theme, not a broadcast series.
John Nettles – My Top Ten
An eleven-disc 2011 Acorn Media UK box of ten cases selected and introduced by John Nettles, all duplicated in the chronological editions.
The Fans' Favourites
A four-disc 2012 Acorn Media UK set of four cases chosen in a viewer poll. The selection spans both Barnaby eras and duplicates series boxes.