Sport and rolling news aren't for her.

I'm not overjoyed at sitting through home makeover programmes and Call The Midwife.

But there's one programme we both love and is a must watch. Midsomer Murders.

So when we heard the stage version was heading to Norwich's Theatre Royal we were never going to miss it.

Midsomer Murders at Norwich Theatre Royal. Daniel Casey (Barnaby) & Julie Legrand (Lucy Bellringer) in The Killings at Badger's Drift. Picture: Manuel Harlan (Image: Manuel Harlan)

It was a happy coincidence that the opening night at a packed Norwich Theatre Royal was the company's 100th performance on this tour of the UK.

What we love about the ever popular TV favourite is the blend of a great storyline, intriguing and ghoulish goings on in a chocolate box community, terrific humour and endearing characters.

The adaptation on to the stage of The Killing's at Badger's Drift encapsulates all those features perfectly.

Daniel Casey plays the lead role of DCI Tom Barnaby and will be recognised by Midsomer fans as he created the role of Sgt Gavin Troy.

The plot surrounds the death of spinster Emily Simpson in the picturesque village of Badger's Drift.

The investigation by Barnaby and Troy (James Bradwell) unearths hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries. It's an absolute classic Midsomer Murders whodunnit.

Daniel Casey (Barnaby) & Rupert Sadler (Dennis Rainbird) in The Killings at Badger's Drift. Picture: Manuel Harlan (Image: Manuel Harlan)

Throw into the mix eccentric locals, dramatic twists and a reveal which no-one could predict and it made for a perfect evening which was richly appreciated by the gripped audience.

We spent most of the interval trying to work out who the culprit was. And by hearing the whispers around us, we certainly weren't alone in doing the same (And we were both very wrong....!)

The performances were excellent and the hugely clever scene changes were truly superb.

If you love Midsomer on the telly, you have to get yourself along.

Even if your not a devotee, a gripping night is guaranteed.

Quite simply, it would be a crime to miss it.

*Midsomer Murders continues at the Norwich Theatre Royal until Saturday. For information and to book tickets visit norwichtheatre.org.

James Bradwell (Troy) & Daniel Casey (Barnaby) in The Killings at Badger's Drift. Picture: Manuel Harlan (Image: Manuel Harlan)

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