Take vicars; there are often village vicars in 'Midsomer Murders', but the village vicar in England was killed off long ago. — John Nettles Copy Share Image
Actors have become much more savvy about the nature of television celebrity these days. We were not. The kind of celebrity culture that exists… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
My nearest and dearest have always been very careful. I've never had to send Christmas present back yet. — John Nettles Copy Share Image
I have just written a book on the occupation of the Channel Islands, which is being published in Germany. Pursuing the Second World War… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
I remember Tom Baker once said to me many years ago: never go back, particularly with TV shows. This is because the track record… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
Midsomer' is a throwback to the old detective tradition, in which everything happens in the head of one man. Everything depends on his intuition… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
The whole of Cornwall has become antiseptic. When I was growing up in St. Austell, the county was wonderfully rough and workish. These days… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
Domestic violence is often ignored as it usually happens behind closed doors and it can seem easier not to get involved. Yet, domestic violence… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
I don't think anyone takes the deaths in Midsomer as seriously as in say Wire In The Blood or Silent Witness. We're part of… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
I get a lot of letters from French lady admirers - and gentlemen. 'Midsomer' is a huge hit in France, and it's all down… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
You need someone to ground you because if you start believing that your public persona is your only and real persona, then you're looking… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
I'll have been doing 'Midsomer Murders' for 14 years by the time 'Barnaby' leaves. I've formed familial ties with the people involved in the… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
I'm always impressed with the way the writers find new and creative ways of killing people. But my favourite has to be the hat… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
I've done so much drama on television that it's very hard to sit down and watch other actors work. I find my interest is… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
We were on a fairway shooting a scene in 'The Dogleg Murders' when I was asked by the cameraman if it was safe to… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
