midsomer madness

So, predictably, Brian True-May has agreed to step down from his role as producer of Midsomer Murders.
I guess we could all see that one coming but it is no less troubling. After losing its key actor, John Nettles, the series is already going to struggle to regain momentum, though last night's episode, the first with Neil Dugdeon, was up to its usual spendid form, with plenty of moments that made me chuckle.

Let's hope the future series will retain those qualities.