Description
“Things That Go Bump in the Night” is the first episode of the eighth series of the popular ITV crime drama Midsomer Murders, originally aired on October 10, 2004. In this intriguing episode, Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Barnaby and Detective Sergeant (DS) Scott investigate the murder of Patrick Pennyman, an undertaker in the village of Fletcher’s Cross.
The plot unfolds as follows: Patrick Pennyman is found dead with his wrists slashed, and suspicion turns toward a spiritualist church in the area. The local spiritualist church has been a source of controversy in the village, and its head is considered by Barnaby to be a charlatan. As the investigation progresses, the police discover that Pennyman was generally disliked, with former employees, business partners, and others harboring grudges against him.
Amidst the ever-increasing number of murder victims, the solution to the crimes lies hidden in an illicit love affair. The episode delves into themes of deception, secrets, and the supernatural, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Midsomer countryside.
Fun fact: The band at the fair in the episode plays the Midsomer Murders theme music12.
As DCI Barnaby and DS Scott unravel the mysteries, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. From the enigmatic spiritualist church to the tangled web of relationships, “Things That Go Bump in the Night” keeps viewers guessing until the very end.