July 25, 2020 - 17:05 BST . Now, John has left and Jason Hughes has been on the last 2 shows. Actor Jason Hughes has quit Midsomer Murders after seven years and 50 episodes. Now, John has left and Jason Hughes has been on the last 2 shows. After Daniel Casey left, John Hopkins was in several new shows. The only on-screen explanation to Scott's disappearance is Barnaby's brief statement that he's off sick (in the first episode of Series 9). Unfortunately, he only told the producer of his decision to leave a few weeks before filming started on Series 9, so there wasn't enough time to film a proper farewell episode for his character. The decision has led to speculation the character may be killed off.But ITV has commissioned the series set in the English countryside until at least 2012 and has vowed to carry on without Nettles in much the same way Scottish crime drama Taggart did after the death of lead Mark McManus.It is thought Nettles decided to retire as he was feeling too old for some of the action scenes and he could not go on in the role forever. Nettles, 65, has played the senior investigator from Causton CID for 14 years and will have appeared in 66 episodes by the time his final scenes are shown.He will appear in two more series of the two-hour long programme with his last scenes airing in 2011. Unfortunately, he only told the producer of his decision to leave a few weeks before filming started on Series 9, so there wasn't enough time to film a proper farewell episode for his character. You're not that far behind, the Ben Jones character was introduced late last year and there have been a couple more new episodes in Feb/March. He is best known for playing DS Gavin Troy, the original sidekick of DCI Tom Barnaby, for the first six seasons of the long-running television series Midsomer Murders Early life. We have been loving taking a little trip down memory lane with ITV3 replaying some of Gavin was DCI Tom Barnaby's loyal companion up until season seven, and also returned to the show for a cameo appearance in season 11 to attend the wedding of Tom's daughter, Cully. I got U, D, D': A-level pupils go into meltdown as they open downgraded results - while number of students given university places RISES nearly 3% to 358,860Chaotic race for university places amid mass confusion over appeals process: Scramble to challenge thousands of A-level grades before clearing deadline after 40% of exams are downgraded from predicted marksBoris Johnson defends 'robust and dependable' A-Level results despite outcry over downgrades for 40% of studentsPupils will find out the results teachers thought they deserved when schools send out staff-assessed marks with downgraded A-level grades today How can I appeal my A-level results, how long does it take and will it affect my job prospects? An interview with Neil Dudgeon, who plays DCI John Barnaby in Midsomer Murders. We get "Midsomer Murders" on the Biography Channel here. As Sergeant Gavin Troy in Midsomer Murders. Personal Details Born. Sky News reporter approaches migrants crossing ChannelVladimir Putin announces Russia approved first ever Covid vaccineFinding Freedom author: Meghan's 'Duchess Difficult' label was racistMoscow powerlifter suffers horror knee fractures during squatOmid Scobie discusses new Harry and Meghan book 'Finding Freedom'The adorable cat with four-inch legs who has gone viralThe hotel check-in checklist everyone needs: TikTok flight attendant says you should look for intruders...A lockdown love story! Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Jason Hughes will always be the number one contender for the many years he put in as the charming and oft put-upon Ben Jones, and current co-star Nick Hendrix has settled nicely into the sidekick spot, too. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted Besides his days in the county of Midsomer, the star has made a name for himself in soaps, and has appeared in Chatting about the good old days on the murder mystery drama to Addressing his decision to leave the show, he explained: "I was just aware I didn’t want to stay with the same thing for too long and I wanted to branch out." By registering to HELLO! www.saga.co.uk MIDSOMER Murders star Kirsty Dillon has spoken for the first time about her struggle with mental health problems. But Hendrix’s predecessor Gwilym Lee, who … Just a belated reply - I love the episodes with Sgt Scott. In the article Neil Dudgeon talks about the 100th anniversary episode filmed in Copenhagen with actors from Borgen and The Killing. ...Although Gavin did have hang ups – homosexuals, old people, and he's every “ist” you could imagine – I think they were borne out of ... he decided to leave Midsomer behind and try new things. "It has been a joy to be involved in such a long running series, with so many good actors and great storylines. "Why Talking Tom is the cutest mobile game pet, everMorrisonsâ Nutmeg collection is our latest obsession - here's everything we've added to our basketGet 15 amazing products for just £40 with HELLO! Daniel Casey, as Sgt Gavin Troy was the first, while the unlikeliest was This Life's Jason Hughes, who turned up as DS Ben Jones, the third of the three. John Nettles and Daniel Casey in Midsomer Murders: It is thought Nettles decided to retire as he was feeling too old for some of the action scenes Photo: ITV By Chris Irvine 8:11AM GMT 12 Feb 2009 Whatever happened to the actor who played DS Gavin Troy in Midsomer Murders? Midsomer Murders: where is Daniel Casey now? If you’d like to join in, please sign in or register. The rest has obviously done him good; he looks much fresher-faced and several years younger than he did on Midsomer Murders. All Rights Reserved. But it was NOT over the race row which has engulfed the ITV1 show. Sorry to say, John Hopkins will not be returning to Midsomer. He is an actor, ... Born: June 1, 1972 ... Map of Midsomer Murders (2008) All Filmography. Son, Raferty born June 10th 2006. Tracey Cox reveals the early relationship sex issues that...We try before you buy: CLAIRE COLEMAN tests hair waters that add moisture and shine with a single spritzWhat to wear this weekend: FEMAIL picks out fashionable pleats you can wear in the heatRevolting recipes! "Producer Brian True-May said: "The brand of Midsomer is so strong that I am confident of its continuing success with a new actor."