Midsomer Murders series 20, episode 3, full cast, plot and guest appearances

Midsomer Murders returned to screens in July with the second and third episodes of series 23. The brand new instalments went down a treat with fans who had eagerly been awaiting some new cases for DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter to take on.

The long-standing ITV series will return tonight, Wednesday, July 31, but sadly not with the fourth instalment of series 23. Instead, the broadcaster will be airing a repeat in the 9pm slot that first aired in 2019.

ITV viewers will be treated to Drawing Dead, the third episode in series 20 of Midsomer Murders. The instalment will follow Barnaby and Winter as death strikes a disused abbey that is believed to be a curse, while a former supermodel is murdered during a comic convention.

Here's what we know about series 20, episode 3, of Midsomer Murders, called Drawing Dead.

Drawing Dead plot

An episode synopsis reads: "The village of Carver Valley is shocked by the murder of a former supermodel during its comic festival. Barnaby and Winter are left trying to separate fact from fiction."

Drawing Dead cast

As usual, the Midsomer Murders episode will feature Neil Dudgeon in the role of DCI John Barnaby, Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter, Fiona Dolman as Sarah Barnaby and Annette Badland plays Fleur Perkins. However, there are also lots of guest appearances to look forward to in the episode.

Jemma Redgrave as Dr Juno Starling

Viewers will recognise Jemma for her role in Doctor Who as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart anf the action film The Beekeeper, which saw her star as President Danforth. Kemma has also started in Silent Witness, Grantchester and Holby City, as well as the movie Love & Friendship.

Bill Bailey as Darwin Chipping

Comedian Bill Bailey is probably best known for being in the celebrity game-show Never Mind The Buzzcocks. In 2020, Bill won Strictly Come Dancing alongside Oti Mabuse.

However, he has appeared in a number of television shows and films including Hot Fuzz, My Life Is Murder, and McDonald & Dodds.

Ruby Bentall as Stella Starling

Ruby is known for playing Angelica in The Serpent Queen, Verity in Poldark, and Hils in Jekyll and Hyde. She is also known for Robin Hood, The Paradise and Lark Rise to Candleford.

Will Brown as Timothy Argo

Viewers will recognise Will for The Nevers, The Outlaws, Endeavour, and the film Haar. He has also starred in Unforgotten and had a role in Call the Midwife.

Nicholas Burns as Barrett Lounds

Nicholas is probably best known for playing Martin Weedon in the popular television series Benidorm. More recently Nicholas has starred in The Serpent Queen, Black Mirro, and A Small Light.

He is also known for Harlots, Manhunt, and Uncle, as well as the films Emma., The Lady in the Van and The World's End.

Ben Caplan as Murray Eccbeer

Ben is best known for his role as Peter Noakes in Call the Midwife and Band of Brothers. He has also starred in The Commuter, Leap Year and Pretty Red Dress. Viewers might also recognise him from the television series Lagging.

Nicholas Farrell as Isaac Starling

Nicholas is known for The Iron Lady and Hamlet. More recently he has starred in television series including Fool Me Once, Bodies, The Nevers and Gentleman Jack.

Midsomer Murders returns with Drawing Dead on ITV1 at 9pm on Wednesday, July 31.