The first episode of the new series of Midsomer Murders has left viewers disappointed, with some demanding that ITV 'bring back Vera'. Fans took to Twitter to express their frustration, stating that the show has gone downhill since John Nettles left. Criticisms were directed towards the choice of actors and the premise of the show. The episode centered around a murder in a survivalist's bombproof shelter, which some viewers found to be 'far-fetched'. The Radio Times provided a synopsis of the episode, but the article does not mention any specific names, numbers, or dates. Despite the negative feedback, some viewers expressed their annoyance at the show's scheduling and demanded more episodes. [17807bda]
In other TV news, an episode of Fletchers' Family Farm is set to air on ITV1 London +1 on Monday, April 22 at 6:05 AM. This episode, which is a repeat, is Season 1 Episode 7 of 8. It features the family putting their pet lamb Aga in with the rest of the flock, a couple of older lambs leaving for market, Marnie and Milo making a birdbox, Kelvin's concerns about bad weather ruining the harvest, and the family setting up a stall at the Cheshire Show to sell produce to the public. The episode includes subtitles, sign language, and audio description. [bd6678f6]
Australian Vera super-fan Christine Bennett is bidding farewell to the North East region after her first visit. During her trip, she had the opportunity to meet Vera star Brenda Blethyn and Vera creator Ann Cleeves. Bennett shared photographs of herself dressed in a Vera-style raincoat and hat during her bus tours of filming locations. She expressed her admiration for Blethyn and hopes to see her in Melbourne in the future. Blethyn mentioned her plans to work on a historical and funny film called 'Fools' with actor Jim Broadbent. Bennett had a memorable experience in the North East, exploring the beaches, castles, and countryside. [70f63e1d]