It's been almost 25 years since Niel Dudgeon played Inspector John Barnaby in British detective fiction. As season 24 begins this Sunday, January 26 on France 3, Neil Dudgeon reacted to the departure rumors that arose this summer.
Neil Dudgeon didn't expect this question! Guest of the show This Morning on the British channel ITV, the actor discovered that the rumor of his departure from fiction with incredible longevity, Inspector Barnaby had circulated during the summer. “I think the question on everyone's lips is: is this the end for Detective John Barnaby? ” co-host Alison Hammond asked the 63-year-old comedian about his future in detective fiction, of which Queen Elizabeth II was a fan. “For what ?” retorted Neil Dudgeon. “There have been rumors” added Alison Hammond to a smiling but somewhat taken aback Neil Dudgeon. “Someone knows something I don't knowhe said, someone is trying to get rid of me”said Neil Dudgeon with a smile, adding: “I get fired and this is how I find out?“
Inspector Barnaby : “I get fired and that's how I find out…“, Neil Dudgeon reacts to rumors of his departure
In the summer, in an Instagram video, Neil Dudgeon invited fans to‘Inspector Barnaby to vote for their ten favorite episodes of the series in an Internet competition. “Fans voted for their favorite episode…“, the host continued, “And I'm not one of any of them?“replies the actor.”That's why I'm asking you the question.” she said. In fact, it didn't take much for Internet users to think that the interpreter of the famous policeman from the fictional town of Causton was on the move…”Oh, I see. Is this the end? I mean, I get fired and that's how I find out… Me who thought everything was going well” declares the actor laughing before reassuring the fans of Barnaby.
-Inspector Barnaby : “I'm still here!“, Neil Dudgeon has no plans to leave at all and has started filming season 25
Neil Dudgeon has no intention of leaving the show. The actor thus took advantage of this interview to confirm that he was not leaving and continued to play the hero ofInspector Barnaby. “As far as I know, I'm still here! We're filming next year and last I heard, I'm in the episodes. Although I haven't read the scripts yet“. This is reassuring news. Niel Dudgeon and his partner in the series have indeed announced that they have returned to filming to film season 25 ofInspector Barnaby in January 2025.”Call a friend… it’s official… Season 25 of Inspector Barnaby is in the works ????” announced Neil Dudgeon and Nick Hendrix, his playing partner, on the official account of the series. That's enough to pop the champagne!
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