Midsomer Murders

When a farmer’s wife, who has no children, appears to have taken her own life, Barnaby is drawn into an age‑old land dispute that touches on witchcraft, potions, infidelity and murder. The episode features Wendy Craig as a guest star.

A Worm in the Bud is a television programme presented as a single episode. It is classified within the drama genre and is listed simply as an episode of the series. The narrative opens with the apparent suicide of a farmer’s wife, who, notably, has no children. This event draws the detective Barnaby into a complex investigation that reaches back to an ancient dispute over land. As he follows the trail, he encounters references to witchcraft, the use of potions, marital infidelity and, ultimately, murder. Wendy Craig appears in the episode as a guest star, adding a familiar face to the unfolding mystery. The plot weaves together the historic feud and the supernatural elements, creating a backdrop against which Barnaby must untangle the truth behind the supposed suicide. The investigation is driven by the intersection of old grudges and darker practices, pushing the story toward its resolution. As the episode advances, Barnaby’s inquiry underscores how the long‑standing land conflict intertwines with the hinted occult activities. The presence of potions and suggestions of witchcraft imply that the rivalry may have taken a sinister turn, while the themes of infidelity and murder point to personal betrayals that could have spurred the fatal act. By the conclusion, the story reveals how the ancient feud has permeated the characters’ lives, culminating in the tragic event that set the investigation in motion.