A butterfly collector is found pinned to a wall like one of his specimens.A butterfly collector is found pinned to a wall like one of his specimens.A butterfly collector is found pinned to a wall like one of his specimens.
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Niamh McGrady
- Penny Kingdom
- (as Niamh Mcgrady)
Gioacchino Jim Cuffaro
- Student
- (uncredited)
Ashley Darkwood
- Newspaper Delivery Agent
- (uncredited)
Susan Fordham
- Circulus Worker
- (uncredited)
Stephen Hawke
- Police Officer
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThis episode contains many "Easter egg" references to previous episodes, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Midsomer Murders episode.
- GoofsThe 'Circulus Entrance Exam' has the spelling error 'Instuctions' above (1) on the paper instead of 'Instructions'.
- Quotes
[to herself, as she is examining the scene of the first murder]
Fleur Perkins: Who in their right mind chooses to be surrounded by death?
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Brains and beauty
This episode opens with the murder of a school headmaster who is also a butterfly collector; he is found pinned to a wall much like the way he pins his specimens. This being Midsomer there are other butterfly enthusiasts in the area; notably a woman who doesn't approve of killing butterflies and is worried about the disappearance of local small copper butterflies. The man also had links to a society of those with a high IQ; which just happens to be staging its entrance exams. One of those attending is Birgitte Poulsen of the Danish police who Barnaby met in Copenhagen... she believes that corruption in the group may be linked to s death in Denmark. As the investigation progresses many suspects emerge with a wide variety of motives... one of which will put DS Winter in real danger.
This was a fairly typical episode of Midsomer Murders; if you like the standard formula you'll probably enjoy this, I certainly did, but if you don't it won't be converting non-fans. There may not be as many murders as usual but those we get are as inventive as they are unpleasant. The story unfolds at a decent pace with new suspects and motives being introduced throughout. The culprit is far from obvious... at least I didn't suspect them till the reveal. The cast is solid and guests include quite a few familiar faces. Danish guest star Ann Eleonora Jørgensen does a good job as Birgitte Poulsen; a welcome return after her appearance in the episode 'The Killings of Copenhagen'. There are some good tense moments; particularly the finale which is tinged with classic Midsomer silliness. Overall I enjoyed this but wouldn't call it a classic episode.
This was a fairly typical episode of Midsomer Murders; if you like the standard formula you'll probably enjoy this, I certainly did, but if you don't it won't be converting non-fans. There may not be as many murders as usual but those we get are as inventive as they are unpleasant. The story unfolds at a decent pace with new suspects and motives being introduced throughout. The culprit is far from obvious... at least I didn't suspect them till the reveal. The cast is solid and guests include quite a few familiar faces. Danish guest star Ann Eleonora Jørgensen does a good job as Birgitte Poulsen; a welcome return after her appearance in the episode 'The Killings of Copenhagen'. There are some good tense moments; particularly the finale which is tinged with classic Midsomer silliness. Overall I enjoyed this but wouldn't call it a classic episode.
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- Littlewick Green, Berkshire, England, UK(Little Crosby, Eddie Rowbotham's house)
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- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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