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Each card turns the archive's recorded setting, themes and investigating team into three things to notice. The prompts do not reveal victims, culprits or solutions.

Series 1

5 observation cards

S1 E1 · Badger's Drift

The Killings at Badger's Drift

  1. How does Badger's Drift shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “First case”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S1 E2 · Midsomer Worthy

Written in Blood

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Writers”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S1 E3 · Ferne Basset

Death of a Hollow Man

  1. How does Ferne Basset shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Theatre”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S1 E4 · Morton Fendle

Faithful Unto Death

  1. How does Morton Fendle shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Disappearance”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S1 E5 · Lodge of the Golden Windhorse

Death in Disguise

  1. How does Lodge of the Golden Windhorse shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “New Age retreat”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 2

4 observation cards

S2 E1 · Badger's Drift

Death's Shadow

  1. How does Badger's Drift shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Badger's Drift”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S2 E2 · Midsomer Worthy

Strangler's Wood

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cold case”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S2 E3 · Fletcher's Cross

Dead Man's Eleven

  1. How does Fletcher's Cross shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cricket”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S2 E4 · Martyr Warren

Blood Will Out

  1. How does Martyr Warren shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Travellers”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 3

4 observation cards

S3 E1 · Upper Marshwood

Death of a Stranger

  1. How does Upper Marshwood shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Fox hunt”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S3 E2 · Aspern Tallow

Blue Herrings

  1. How does Aspern Tallow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Nursing home”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S3 E3 · Midsomer Mallow

Judgement Day

  1. How does Midsomer Mallow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Village competition”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S3 E4 · Aspern Tallow

Beyond the Grave

  1. How does Aspern Tallow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Museum”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 4

6 observation cards

S4 E1 · Midsomer Deverell

Garden of Death

  1. How does Midsomer Deverell shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Country house”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S4 E2 · Midsomer Magna

Destroying Angel

  1. How does Midsomer Magna shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Hotel”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S4 E3 · Midsomer Parva

The Electric Vendetta

  1. How does Midsomer Parva shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Crop circles”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S4 E4 · Newton Magna

Who Killed Cock Robin?

  1. How does Newton Magna shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Village doctor”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S4 E5 · Goodman's Land

Dark Autumn

  1. How does Goodman's Land shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Postman”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S4 E6 · Midsomer Malham

Tainted Fruit

  1. How does Midsomer Malham shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Country estate”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 5

4 observation cards

S5 E1 · Midsomer Market

Market for Murder

  1. How does Midsomer Market shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Investment club”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S5 E2 · Midsomer Worthy

A Worm in the Bud

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Woodland”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S5 E3 · Midsomer Wellow

Ring Out Your Dead

  1. How does Midsomer Wellow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Bell ringing”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S5 E4 · Devington

Murder on St Malley's Day

  1. How does Devington shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “School”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 6

5 observation cards

S6 E1 · Midsomer Malham

A Talent for Life

  1. How does Midsomer Malham shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Fly-fishing”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S6 E2 · Midsomer Worthy

Death and Dreams

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Psychology”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S6 E3 · Midsomer Florey

Painted in Blood

  1. How does Midsomer Florey shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Watercolour class”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S6 E4 · Upper and Lower Warden

A Tale of Two Hamlets

  1. How does Upper and Lower Warden shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Village rivalry”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S6 E5 · Midsomer Magna

Birds of Prey

  1. How does Midsomer Magna shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Birds of prey”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 7

7 observation cards

S7 E1 · Midsomer Worthy

The Green Man

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Canal”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Gavin Troy gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S7 E2 · Midsomer Mallow

Bad Tidings

  1. How does Midsomer Mallow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Scott's first case”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S7 E3 · Midsomer Barrow

The Fisher King

  1. How does Midsomer Barrow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Archaeology”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S7 E4 · Midsomer St Michael

Sins of Commission

  1. How does Midsomer St Michael shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Literary festival”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S7 E5 · Midsomer Worthy

The Maid in Splendour

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Village pub”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S7 E6 · Midsomer Parva

The Straw Woman

  1. How does Midsomer Parva shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Pagan festival”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S7 E7 · Draycott

Ghosts of Christmas Past

  1. How does Draycott shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Christmas”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 8

8 observation cards

S8 E1 · Fletcher's Cross

Things That Go Bump in the Night

  1. How does Fletcher's Cross shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Spiritualism”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S8 E2 · Morton Fendle

Dead in the Water

  1. How does Morton Fendle shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Regatta”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S8 E3 · Midsomer Malham

Orchis Fatalis

  1. How does Midsomer Malham shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Rare orchid”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S8 E4 · Bantling Hall

Bantling Boy

  1. How does Bantling Hall shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Horse racing”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S8 E5 · Midsomer Mere

Second Sight

  1. How does Midsomer Mere shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Clairvoyance”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S8 E6 · Midsomer Magna

Hidden Depths

  1. How does Midsomer Magna shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Missing money”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S8 E7 · Little Upton

Sauce for the Goose

  1. How does Little Upton shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Relish factory”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S8 E8 · Badger's Drift

Midsomer Rhapsody

  1. How does Badger's Drift shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Music manuscript”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 9

8 observation cards

S9 E1 · Midsomer Newton

The House in the Woods

  1. How does Midsomer Newton shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Ben Jones arrives”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S9 E2 · Midsomer Barton

Dead Letters

  1. How does Midsomer Barton shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Oak Apple Week”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S9 E3 · Haddington Hall

Vixen's Run

  1. How does Haddington Hall shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Country estate”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S9 E4 · Midsomer Worthy and Fennacombe Bay

Down Among the Dead Men

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy and Fennacombe Bay shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Blackmail”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S9 E5 · Midsomer Worthy

Death in Chorus

  1. How does Midsomer Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Choir competition”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S9 E6 · Elverton-cum-Latterly

Country Matters

  1. How does Elverton-cum-Latterly shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Supermarket dispute”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S9 E7 · Causton and Midsomer Malham

Last Year's Model

  1. How does Causton and Midsomer Malham shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Murder trial”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S9 E8 · Broughton

Four Funerals and a Wedding

  1. How does Broughton shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Skimmington Ride”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DC Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 10

8 observation cards

S10 E1 · Morton Fendle

Dance with the Dead

  1. How does Morton Fendle shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Disused airfield”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S10 E2 · Bellville

The Animal Within

  1. How does Bellville shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Conflicting wills”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S10 E3 · Midsomer Magna

King's Crystal

  1. How does Midsomer Magna shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Glassworks”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S10 E4 · Badger's Drift

The Axeman Cometh

  1. How does Badger's Drift shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Rock festival”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S10 E5 · Midsomer Market

Death and Dust

  1. How does Midsomer Market shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Hit-and-run”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S10 E6 · Luxton Deeping

Picture of Innocence

  1. How does Luxton Deeping shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Photography”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S10 E7 · Midsomer Magna

They Seek Him Here

  1. How does Midsomer Magna shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Film production”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S10 E8 · Midsomer Holm

Death in a Chocolate Box

  1. How does Midsomer Holm shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Police history”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 11

7 observation cards

S11 E1 · Midsomer Parva

Shot at Dawn

  1. How does Midsomer Parva shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “First World War”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S11 E2 · Bledlow

Blood Wedding

  1. How does Bledlow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cully's wedding”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S11 E3 · Dunstan

Left for Dead

  1. How does Dunstan shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Childhood secret”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S11 E4 · Midsomer County

Midsomer Life

  1. How does Midsomer County shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Local magazine”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S11 E5 · Midsomer County

The Magician's Nephew

  1. How does Midsomer County shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Stage magic”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S11 E6 · Calham Cross

Days of Misrule

  1. How does Calham Cross shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Christmas”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S11 E7 · Monks Barton

Talking to the Dead

  1. How does Monks Barton shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Haunted woods”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 12

7 observation cards

S12 E1 · Whiteoaks Golf Club

The Dogleg Murders

  1. How does Whiteoaks Golf Club shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Golf club”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S12 E2 · Midsomer County

The Black Book

  1. How does Midsomer County shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Art auction”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S12 E3 · Midsomer Parva

Secrets and Spies

  1. How does Midsomer Parva shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cold War”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S12 E4 · Midsomer University

The Glitch

  1. How does Midsomer University shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Technology”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S12 E5 · Little Worthy

Small Mercies

  1. How does Little Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Model village”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S12 E6 · Chettham Park

The Creeper

  1. How does Chettham Park shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cat burglar”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S12 E7 · Ford Florey

The Great and the Good

  1. How does Ford Florey shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Village school”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 13

8 observation cards

S13 E1 · Causton and Brighton

The Sword of Guillaume

  1. How does Causton and Brighton shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Brighton”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S13 E2 · Milton Cross

The Made-to-Measure Murders

  1. How does Milton Cross shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Tailoring”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S13 E3 · Ford Florey

Blood on the Saddle

  1. How does Ford Florey shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Wild West show”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S13 E4 · March Magna

The Silent Land

  1. How does March Magna shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cemetery”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S13 E5 · Devington

Master Class

  1. How does Devington shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Music school”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S13 E6 · Midsomer Morchard

The Noble Art

  1. How does Midsomer Morchard shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Boxing”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S13 E7 · Great Pelfe

Not in My Back Yard

  1. How does Great Pelfe shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Development”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S13 E8 · Midsomer Manor Spa

Fit for Murder

  1. How does Midsomer Manor Spa shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Tom's farewell”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 14

8 observation cards

S14 E1 · Midsomer Priory

Death in the Slow Lane

  1. How does Midsomer Priory shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “John's first case”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S14 E2 · Chettham Park

Dark Secrets

  1. How does Chettham Park shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Reclusive family”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S14 E3 · Great Worthy

Echoes of the Dead

  1. How does Great Worthy shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Historic crimes”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S14 E4 · Midsomer Malham

The Oblong Murders

  1. How does Midsomer Malham shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “New Age group”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S14 E5 · Midsomer Mow

The Sleeper Under the Hill

  1. How does Midsomer Mow shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Stone circle”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S14 E6 · Midsomer Abbas and Midsomer Herne

The Night of the Stag

  1. How does Midsomer Abbas and Midsomer Herne shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cider festival”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S14 E7 · Midsomer Vertue

A Sacred Trust

  1. How does Midsomer Vertue shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Convent”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S14 E8 · Midsomer-in-the-Marsh

A Rare Bird

  1. How does Midsomer-in-the-Marsh shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Birdwatching”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 15

6 observation cards

S15 E1 · Quitewell

The Dark Rider

  1. How does Quitewell shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Civil War”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S15 E2 · Binwell

Murder of Innocence

  1. How does Binwell shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Returned prisoner”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S15 E3 · Midsomer Stanton

Written in the Stars

  1. How does Midsomer Stanton shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Astronomy”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S15 E4 · Midsomer Langley

Death and the Divas

  1. How does Midsomer Langley shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Horror films”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S15 E5 · Midsomer County

The Sicilian Defence

  1. How does Midsomer County shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Chess”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S15 E6 · Midsomer Pastures

Schooled in Murder

  1. How does Midsomer Pastures shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Cheese”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Ben Jones gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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Series 16

5 observation cards

S16 E1 · Morton Shallows

The Christmas Haunting

  1. How does Morton Shallows shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Nelson's first case”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Charlie Nelson gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S16 E2 · Midsomer St Claire

Let Us Prey

  1. How does Midsomer St Claire shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Medieval fresco”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Charlie Nelson gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S16 E3 · Midsomer Wyvern

Wild Harvest

  1. How does Midsomer Wyvern shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Restaurant”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Charlie Nelson gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S16 E4 · Finchmere

The Flying Club

  1. How does Finchmere shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “Airfield”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Charlie Nelson gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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S16 E5 · Badger's Drift and Copenhagen

The Killings of Copenhagen

  1. How does Badger's Drift and Copenhagen shape what people say openly, delay, or leave unsaid?
  2. How does the episode use “100th episode”: as setting, social pressure, possible motive, or misdirection?
  3. Compare how DCI John Barnaby and DS Charlie Nelson gather information: who watches the room, and who presses the conversation forward?
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