ITV confirms future of Midsomer Murders as fans fear series has been axed | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV [Video]

The future of enduring crime drama, Midsomer Murders has been confirmed by ITV after fans feared the show could be axed after a celebrated twenty-seven-year run. At the heart of many classic crime mysteries since its inception in 1997, with its most recent season launching on April 14, the show has mysteriously disappeared from TV schedules – fanning the flames of speculation that it may have met its untimely end.

Abandoning the quintessential English village for the bright stage lights, stalwart viewers have pointed out that shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and new airplane-set drama Red Eye have unceremoniously snatched the usual airtime slot reserved for Midsomer Murders. The suspense was heightened further following the latest episode which saw Neil Dudgeon (as DCI John Barnaby) along with Nick Hendrix (playing Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter) unravel the mystery surrounding a man found dead in a bomb shelter.

This seeming conclusion sent ripples of concern throughout its loyal fanbase …