MIDSOMER MURDERS
DEATH IN
A CHOCOLATE BOX
MAIN CHARACTERS/ROLES
Jack Colby - Pip Donaghy
A former sergeant at Causton police station and an
ex-colleague of Barnaby's, Jack retrained as a probation officer
after leaving the force and now works at Midsomer Holm, a halfway
house for ex-convicts.
Gina Colby - Clare Higgins
Once a high flying DI, Gina left the force to become a
counsellor. With the help of Lord Holm, she set up Midsomer Holm and
is committed to her work with reformed ex-criminals.
Victor Godbold (Lord Holm) -
Edward Petherbridge
Victor is the ninth Lord Holm, a handsome aristocrat,
haunted by the murder of his wife Maria. He appears absent minded and
relies on his staff to run the estate.
Ronnie Tyler - Christopher Fairbank
A former gangster brought to justice by Barnaby, who
has recently spent time at Midsomer Holm, Ronnie is now ready to
leave the community.
Eddie Marston - Nigel Harrison
Eddie is a convicted blackmailer and a shifty
character, who is leaving jail to join the halfway house of Midsomer
Holm, despite the misgivings of Barnaby.
Lionel Poulter - Chris Barrie
The village postman, Lionel is nervous and seems
frightened of Eddie Marston.
Dr Wyatt - Philip Bond
Dr Wyatt is a country doctor who was recruited by Gina
to work with the staff and residents of Midsomer Holm.
Tommy Crinney - Keith Drinkel
A no-nonsense handyman on the Holm estate, recently
promoted in charge of administration.
Melissa Shrike - Marcia Warren
Melissa is Lord Holm's housekeeper and is devoted to
her boss. She's slim, sixty and as sharp as her secateurs.
Angie Walker - Sue Jenkins
The barmaid in the lounge of the Safe Haven pub, Angie
is in her 40s and a looker, jealously protected by her husband Bob.
Bob Walker - Sion Tudor Owen
Bob is landlord of the Safe Haven and is the taciturn
keeper of the Snug bar.
Lenny Leigh - Martyn Whitby
In his 50s, Lenny is senior conductor on the railways
and an all round good egg.