Chief Inspector Barnaby retired

John Nettles, (born 11 October 1943) is a British actor and writer. He is best known for playing the lead role “Chief Inspector Barnaby“ in the long-running television series “Midsomer Murders“, a British television detective drama that has aired on ITV since 1997. The show is based on Caroline Graham’s Chief Inspector Barnaby book series. A major success in viewership since its first episode, the series has been marketed worldwide in numerous countries. (Wikipedia)