Midsomer Murders season 9 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Elverton, a village divided by a proposed supermarket, tensions run high. Teenagers Dora and Otis stumble upon Frank Hopkirk's body, sparking a complex investigation. DCI Barnaby delves into Hopkirk's last day, which included a cookery class with Rose Southerly, a secretive 'fantasy wife' to wealthy men. As the probe unravels, it reveals village secrets, personal vendettas, and a larger conspiracy over the supermarket land, supposedly polluted. Ginny Lamington, jealous of Rose, is implicated in Hopkirk's death, having framed her with Rose's knife. The supermarket scheme, involving land value manipulation, comes to light, entangling several villagers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rose Southerly?
Rose Southerly runs the Cordon Bleu Cookery School in Elverton.
What is the controversy in the village of Elverton?
There is a big meeting about a new supermarket being built in Elverton, which has divided the village.
Who are Dora and Otis?
Dora and Otis are teenagers in the village who discuss the impact of the supermarket and fantasize about their parents' love lives.
What happened at the supermarket meeting?
A fight broke out at the "Stop the Supermarket" Committee meeting, revealing personal conflicts among villagers.
How was Frank Hopkirk's body discovered?
Otis and Dora discover Frank Hopkirk's body on Jubbs Field after the supermarket meeting.
What was DCI Barnaby's initial finding in the investigation?
The investigation suggests Hopkirk was dragged to Jubbs Field post-mortem, and his last day involved various activities in the village.
What secret does Rose Southerly have?
Rose Souther