John Nettles
Born | October 11, 1943 |
Hometown | St Austell, England |
Net worth | $10 million |
Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
Spouse | Cathryn Sealey (m 1995 - present) , Joyce MIddleton (m 1966 - 1979) |
Children | Emma Nettles |
Parents | Eric Nettles , Elsie Nettles |
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See how the cast of Midsomer Murders have changed throughout the years
- Our favourite ITV detective drama Midsomer Murders is back! After an excruciatingly long wait, season 23 appeared back on our screens in 2022 with a brand new case for Causton's crime-solving duo, DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter. But with the turn of a new year, we were starting to feel a little nostalgic about John and Jamie's predecessors and the stars of the show who have sadly left the cast. Keep scrolling to take a look at some of the show's best-known faces and how they've changed ove
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Midsomer Murders star John Nettles’ daughter’s real-life police role revealed
John Nettles is perhaps best known for his role as TV detective Tom Barnaby in Midsomer Murders - but did you know that his daughter went on to work as the real deal in the police? Find out more about Emma here… MORE: Midsomer Murders star John Nettles' difficult upbringing after being adopted revealed John’s only daughter, who he shares with his ex-wife Joyce, opened up about joining the police way back in 1999, telling the Sunday Mirror: "I suppose the wheel has come full circle. Dad pretended
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Midsomer Murders star John Nettles' difficult upbringing after being adopted revealed
Midsomer Murders star John Nettles has had a successful career in front of the cameras ever since bursting onto the scene in the 1980s. However, in stark comparison, his childhood was far from perfect… MORE: Midsomer Murders: Meet John Nettles' family - including ex-wife who also worked on the ITV drama Born in Cornwall in 1943, the 78-year-old actor was adopted after his birth parents - an Irish nurse and an unidentified father - gave him up as an infant. While he was adopted by a carpenter nam
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Midsomer Murders: Meet John Nettles' family - including ex-wife who also worked on the ITV drama
Actor John Nettles has been a regular face on screens for many years now, and is known for many iconic roles, including Jim Bergerac in the '80s hit Bergerac, Ray Penvenen in period drama Poldark - and, of course, DCI Tom Barnaby in the much-loved detective drama Midsomer Murders. MORE: Midsomer Murders star John Nettles looks unrecognisable in throwback to early career But how much do we know about the incredible actor away from the cameras? Find out more about John's family life here - includi
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Midsomer Murders star John Nettles looks unrecognisable in throwback to early career
Midsomer Murders may have seen a number of its detectives come and go throughout the years – but John Nettles' turn as DCI Tom Barnaby remains a classic part of the murder mystery series. MORE: Where is Midsomer Murders star John Nettles now? The actor appeared in the show for over ten years – cementing his name as a TV favourite. But prior to Midsomer Murders, the actor had a successful career in a number of other shows and films. Take a look back at his career, below – and you might be surpris
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15 shows to watch while you wait for the final season of Endeavour
Fans still have a while to wait before new episodes of Endeavour hit screens, so what to watch in the meantime? MORE: Endeavour star reveals details on emotional ending of final ever series If you're a fan of murder mysteries with scenic backdrops, puzzling plots, and familiar faces, look no further as we've put together our top recommendations that we think fans of Endeavour will enjoy… WATCH: Have you caught up with Endeavour? Vera The brilliant Brenda Blethyn leads the cast of this long-runni
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Midsomer Murders: what happened to Joyce Barnaby actress Jane Wymark?
Jane Wymark was a huge part of Midsomer Murders from the show's beginning in 1997 to her exit in 2011 as DCI John Barnaby's kind-natured and ever-patient wife Joyce Barnaby. MORE: Where is Midsomer Murders star John Nettles now? She left the series at the same time as John Nettles, as DCI Tom Barnaby announced his retirement and hands the reins over to his cousin, DCI John Barnaby, played by Neil Dudgeon. So what has the actress been up to since exiting the role? Find out here... WATCH: Are you
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TV tonight: Mina Smallman’s devastating story of life after her daughters’ murders
Stacey Dooley meets the mother of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, who turned her grief into activism. Plus: celebrating 25 silly years of Midsomer Murders. Here’s everything to watch this evening
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John Nettles returns to 'Midsomer Murders' for 25th anniversary celebration - what will the documentary include?
The show's original star will pay tribute to the long-running cosy crime drama.
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Grantchester star Robson Green announces project away from beloved ITV drama
Grantchester star Robson Green has announced a new project away from the beloved ITV detective drama - and it sounds amazing! MORE: Meet the Grantchester cast's real-life partners The actor is set to front a new factual series for the BBC titled Robson Green's Dirty Weekends, which will see the 57-year-old and some of his friends get together to showcase everything that's great about the North East. WATCH: Have you caught up on the latest series of Grantchester? Announcing the news via his Insta
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Midsomer Murders star John Nettles' comeback special air date revealed
ITV is set to mark 25 years of Midsomer Murders with a landmark documentary which will see many of the show's former cast members, including John Nettles, return to celebrate over two decades of one of Britain's best-loved and most enduring crime dramas. MORE: Midsomer Murders season 23 return date revealed And now it's been revealed when fans will be able to watch the hour-long special - and it's so soon! The Midsomer Murders – 25 Years of Mayhem will air on Sunday 29 May at 7pm, ahead of a bra
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