MIDSOMER MURDERS
THE AXEMAN COMETH
MAIN CHARACTERS - ROLES
Robert 'Gary' Cooper - Phil Davis
In his 50s, Gary is the former
lead singer of Hired Gun who now lives in style at Badgers Hall in
Midsomer. He's rather effete, pretentious and asthmatic, and has
become increasingly paranoid.
James Hobson - David Horovitch
Hobson is Gary's butler and
manservant who attends to his master's every need. He is almost the
gentleman's gentleman.
Jack 'Axeman' McKinley - James Cosmo
The one-time laughing, wild man of
rock 'n' roll, Axeman was the leader guitarist with Hired Gun.
Although now teetotal, he still works hard at his hardman image.
'Flash' Nicky Harding - Michael Angelis
Nicky is the chirpy but bitter
drummer with Hired Gun who is now rather deaf. He drives a limo.
Jeannie Harding - Rachel Davies
In her 40s, Jeannie is Nicky's
blousey wife.
Mimi Clifton - Suzi Quatro
A well-worn rock diva, Mimi is
reliant on alcohol to get her through the day.
Desmond Harcourt - Rupert Vansittart
Desmond now lives in the cottage
outside the gates of Badgers Hall, but he was once lord of the manor
before a financial crisis forced him to sell to Gary. He's bitter and unpleasant.
Fionola Harcourt - Tilly Blackwood
Desmond's younger wife Finola is
very attractive and sardonic. She enjoys seeing her husband
humiliated but has her own ways of getting what she wants.
Willow McKinley - Fiona Button
Willow is 21 but sometimes appears
more like a 12-year-old. Waiflike and disturbed, she is a constant
companion to her father, who looks after her.
Serena Stanton - Robin Weaver
Gary's PA, Serena is scheming and sexy.
Simon Dixon - Sam Hazeldine
Son of Hired Gun's original
manager, Simon is following in his late father's footsteps and making
his way as the band's new boss.
DI Owen Jenkins - Philip Madoc
A retired Welsh detective
inspector who worked with Barnaby many years ago. He is now living in
the Cedar's Retirement Home in Midsomer.