Midsomer Murder fans will recognise Kirsty as WPC Gail Stephens a role she played alongside John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby from 2007 until 2011.
For further information please contact: John Manthorpe 020 7157 3045] However, bookmakers Betway have predicted his successor – when he decides to leave the world of rural murders behind him – could be Kirsty Dillon, 50.
Midsomer Murders’ next lead detective could be an ‘intriguing’ female actor who has history with the long-running ITV crime drama.
Meanwhile, original star John Nettles remains a long shot at 80/1-but in Midsomer Murders, surprises are never off the table.’.
Before Neil Dudgeon’s fans start to panic the 64-year-old star has not announced any plans to retire DCI John Barnaby who he has played for 15 years since 2010.