Midsomer Murders (1997)

S1E3 Death of a Hollow Man

The lifeless body of Agnes Gray, a woman devoted to animals, is discovered in the river, but it's clear she didn’t drown. Soon after, her cousin Esslyn Carmichael is manipulated into taking his own life on stage during a community performance of the murder mystery Amadeus. Barnaby must unravel a web of clues involving infidelity, theatrical ambition, pilfered religious artwork, and hefty donations to animal welfare organizations before revealing a deranged murderer. Meanwhile, a romantic connection starts to flourish between Cully Barnaby and Nico Bentley, a member of the Amadeus cast...