Midsomer Murders

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Midsomer Murders is a British television detective drama that has aired on ITV since 1997. The show is based on Caroline Graham's Chief Inspector Barnaby book series, as originally adapted for television by Anthony Horowitz. A major success in viewe… more »



[Jones is interviewing guests at the wedding]

DS Ben Jones:
If I could start with you, Mr Colk-key-hown.

[stunned silence]

DS Ben Jones:
Mr Colk-key-hown?

Randall Colquhoun:
[patronisingly] It's pronounced "Co-hoon".

DS Ben Jones:
You're the best man, I gather.

Randall Colquhoun:
I *was*.

DS Ben Jones:
A friend of the family, then?

Randall Colquhoun:
No, sworn enemy! What do *you* think?

Harry Fitzroy:
Look, we have family matters to discuss. Do we really have to do this now?

DS Ben Jones:
Yes. And I'll also need to talk to the vicar who was just here.

Harry Fitzroy:
Who? Uncle Marcus?

DS Ben Jones:
But I'm happy to start with you - and Mr Colk-key-hown.

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  • Sue Reading
    Sue Reading
    Ben's attitude toward toffs, especially this type, is so well expressed in his mispronunciation of the guy's name and total lack of remorse or intimidation. And he just doesn't let the guy win!
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