CBC Pickes up Murdoch for a 6th Season!!!

https://mediacentre.cbc.ca/content/cmccontent.aspx?pageid=cmcpressrelease&contentid=34504&locale=4105

Save Murdoch Mysteries!!!

As you probably all know, season 5 of Murdoch Mysteries, currently in production, will be the last.

Obviously, this new hasn't gone down well with fans so a Facebook group has been set up to support the show.

On this page you will find links to CityTv so you can contact them and make your feelings know. There is also a link to a petition that you can sign which will be forwarded to CityTV. Please help and show you support!!!!

Save Murdoch Mysteries!!!!!!!

Jonny and Tom attend London, UK Comic Con

London's Comic Con is between 28-30 October 2011. Tom Craig and Jonny Harris will be in attendance on Saturday 29 October.  For more information, see the link below:

London Comic Con

Toronto Sun Interview with Jonny Harris

Jonny Harris Interview

Interview with Yannick Bisson

Great interview with Yannick at CityTV Summer in the Square:

Interview with Yannick Bisson

Murdoch Mysteries: Curse of the Pharoahs

As a special treat, CityTv will be airing a series of 13 webisodes on their web page. These are based on a novel that Crabtree writes throughout season 4.

Those who have seen season 4 will already be aware of Crabtree's venture into the literary world, and those who haven't will soon find out....

The link to the trailer is below:

Murdoch Mysteries: Curse of the Pharoahs

I for one can't wait to see these

Murdoch Mysteries renewed for a 5th Season

The news we have all been waiting for was finally announced today:

MURDOCH WILL BE BACK FOR A SEASON 5!!!!

But not only that, the series that Maureen Jennings and Murdoch's First Make-Up Artist Debi Drennan, have been working so tirelessly on has finally been confirmed!!!


Bomb girls starts filming on location in TO soon and it due to go to air Winter 2012. More details below in the official press release:

Bomb Girls Press Release

Apologies.....

Hey all

My sincerest apologies for my absence from this site. I have had many things going on in recent weeks, including working away from home with no web access, deadlines and long hours at work, but I'm back now and would like to continue this site as I did before.

So to begin............

Tom Craig also guests in The Listener

As well as Yannick's appearance in episode 8 of The Listener last night, entitled Vanished, I'm sure all you Canadians out there spotted his co-star Tom Craig in episode 7, entitled Ace in the Hole.

Here are a few pics of Tom's appearance. Pics of Yannick's will be up as soon as I can:

Sarah Gadon to play Pattinson's wife in Cosmopolis

Sarah Gadon, aka Ruby Ogden, has been cast as Robert Pattinson's wife in the upcoming film, Cosmopolis. The role originally belonged to Marion Cotillard, who stepped down due to pregnancy.

For more information, see link below:

http://www.bscreview.com/2011/03/sarah-gadon-is-robert-pattinson-wife-in-cosmopolis-samantha-morton/

Tom Craig to co-star in new 4 Part BBC Drama

Hey all

Tom Craig is to co-star in a new 4 part drama for the BBC, called Undisclosed. Tom will star with Phillip Glenister, David Suchet and Thekla Reuten in the thriller that revolves around the efforts of Harry Venn (Glenister), a small-time solicitor who is forced to delve into his murky past. 

Its nice to see Tom being credited with Murdoch Mysteries, instead of the usual Where the Heart Is and Coronation Street, for which he is usually known for in the UK.

Filming begins next week in Belfast.

For the full press release, see the link below.

http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/philip-glenister-to-star-in-bbc-ones-undisclosed/

City TV Confirm New Start Date For Season 4

City TV have finally confirmed a new start date for season 4. More details below:

City TV

Murdoch Mysteries Official Website Updated

All

The official website for the show has finally been updated with information from season 4

http://murdochmysteries.com/

The topic headers have been renamed, Show Information, Videos and Forensic Science and Games. There are lots of new pics and episode guides so go and pay the site a visit.

PM Harper Interviewed about his role on Murdoch Mysteries

City TV interview PM Stephen Harper about his cameo in season 4 of Murdoch Mysteries:

City TV Interview PM Harper

Season 3 Review

Acorn Media Group reviews Season 3 of Murdoch Mysteries, due for release on Blu-Ray and DVD on 3 May 2011 (in the US and Canada)

Season 3 Review

Interview with Maureen Jennings

The Accessible Channel Interviews Maureen Jennings

RIP Ruth Cavin of St Martins Press

Maureen and her husband Iden Ford today learnt that her first editor, Ruth Cavin, passed away this past January. Ruth was willing to take a chance on publishing a mystery series set in Toronto 1895. We all know how the books and tv series have grown into an international success story.

The link to her obituary is here and details her history in the publishing industry that she remained a big part of until her sad death at the age of 92.

Our best wishes to Maureen, Iden and Ms Cavin's family at this sad time.

Canadian Season 4 Premiere Postponed Indefinitely

Thanks to Iden Ford for this update:

"I found out this morning that the start date of series 4 has been postponed.

I am terribly sorry but you may be waiting awhile to see season 4 in Canada. When the producers can confirm a new air date for season 4 on CITY TV, it will be announced.

I have also sent along many of your stated concerns regarding the website updates and communication.

Thank you for your patience

PM Stephen Harper appears in Murdoch Myseries

Link to the article below:

http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/even-as-victorian-era-tv-cop-harper-laments-ottawa-infighting/article1939282/?service=mobile

Tom Craig on BBC Radio Leeds

Tom Craig will have a guest slot on BBC Radio Leeds next Friday 18 March at 2pm for an hour and it goes out across the whole of Yorkshire.

It's a kind of Desert Island Disc's show. Unfortunately, this is limited to those who live in Yorkshire, but if I manage to get any further info, recordings etc I shall let you all know.

N x

Automaton on display at Ontario Science Centre

The Automaton that was used in the season 2 episode I.Murdoch will be on display at the Ontario Science Centre. More details at the link below:

ON Science Centre

Also, thank you to Props Master Craig Grant for the following pics:

OK Magazine Interview Tom Craig

OK Magazine recently interviewed Tom Craig and his partner Siobhan. Link to the interview and pics below:

OK Magazine Interview Tom Craig

New Poll

Hey all

You are all reading this because you are fans of Murdoch Mysteries. Well, we all owe our thanks to the lady who created Detective William H Murdoch, Ms Maureen Jennings.

Having met Maureen a couple of times, I can honestly say that she is one of the nicest people that I've ever had the privilege to meet and it greatly talented. So, this poll is dedicated to her and the 7 Murdoch novels and 1 novella she has written related to Murdoch.

What is your favourite Murdoch book??? Answer on the poll at the foot of the blog

Thanks all

N x

Last weeks poll result and new poll

Well.....what can I say......

I think last weeks poll was the definition of a slam dunk with FBI Special Agent Jack Hudson winning with a massive 78% of the vote.

I think that maybe this is because most UK readers of my blog haven't seen Yannick in much else other than Murdoch or Sue Thomas, but nevertheless, still a great result and the poll proved to be the most popular so far with 28 of you voting so a big thank you from me.

A new poll will be up later today and I hope that it gets the same response as the others.

A huge thank you from me for reading and commenting and I hope you will all continue to do so

N x

Police History on Display in Toronto

Toronto Police marked 135 years of policing in Regent Park and Cabbagetown Monday by opening a museum in the lobby of 51 division.  Both Maureen and Yannick attended the event, which you can read more about below.

Toronto Sun - Police History on Display

Here are a few pics of the event, thanks Iden for these:

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Original UK Air Date 22 February 2011

Kommando

Murdoch and the gang are called to the scene of a grisly murder in the Don Valley, after a young man is found savagely beaten to death. The victim is Tom Meeks, a cadet at Fort York, who was on a rigorous training course that teaches guerrilla tactics. When another body is found with a ripped face to try and avoid identification, Murdoch investigates the military unit further and finds out some very disturbing underhand medical practices that the soldiers are unaware of.

Pre-Order the 1st book in Maureen's new trilogy!!

Season of Darkness is due for release later this year and you can pre-order it from the following sites:

United Kingdom  

United States

Canada

The release date is 2 August 2011 in all countries so get online and pre-order your copy now

N x

Here's an interesting little tidbit....

It seems that Yannick keeps losing his women to the same man....

Julia went off for a short time with Reginald Poundsett whilst Sue went off with David Palmer....both characters were played by the actor Jeffrey Douglas.

Apologies if some of you knew this already, but I thought it was quite funny that the guy who "stole" Jack's girl in STFBE also stole Williams's girl in Murdoch Mysteries.

Yannick guests on "The Listener"

A little birdie has mentioned that Mr Bisson has a guest role in season two of The Listener, also produced by Shaftesbury, who produce Murdoch.

The link below is to a video that goes behind the scenes of the making of season 2...keep an eye out for a guy in a blue sweater with Lauren Lee Smith and a guy with a baby.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyx8mR4Fli4&feature=youtu.be

Maureen Jennings is off to Paris!!!

That's Paris, Ontario as opposed to the capital of France.  Maureen if there to guide guests through The K Handshape.

Read more about the event below:

Maureen goes to Paris!!

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Original UK air date 15 February 2011

Tattered and Torn

Whilst trying to come to terms with the loss of Julia, a strange case crosses Murdoch's desk; body parts – a foot, a hand and a headless torso - have surfaced along the Don River. Ogden’s replacement, Dr. Llewllyn Francis, insists the body parts are from one murder victim. But Murdoch has his doubts and contacts Ogden. Initially reluctant, Julia can’t help but be intrigued by the case. Murdoch secretly ships her the evidence and Ogden’s examination reveals they are dealing with three different victims but likely one killer.

New Poll....

With 50% of the vote, Julia Ogden is the woman that those of you that voted wanted to see William settle down with.  Anna Fulford came in second with 30% and Sally Pendrick and Sarah Pensel each had 10%. Poor old Enid got no votes.

Here is the next poll....we all love William Murdoch, but which of Yannick's other alter egos is your favourite?

Enter the poll at the foot of the page and  have fun :)

N x

Pre-Order Season 4 on DVD

Hey everyone

Season 4 hasn't even started to air in the UK and you can already pre-order season 4 on DVD at Amazon.co.uk. The series is due to be released on 16 May 2011.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Murdoch-Mysteries-DVD-Yannick-Bisson/dp/B004LRO02W/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1297592081&sr=1-2

Unfortunately, there is still no news on whether season 3 will be released in it's own boxed set. At the moment, it is only available in a set with seasons 1 and 2. If I do hear anything more, I shall post it here.

N x

Pics of Yannick and Jonny

Yannick and Jonny recently attended the Canadian Film Centre 2011 Gala And Auction held at The Carlu in Downtown Toronto on 9 February:

Exclusive Season 4 Premiere Screening

Hey everyone

As some of you may know, I was one of the lucky 25 people who won tickets to the exclusive season 4 premiere of the Murdoch Mysteries in London, UK.

The screening included a champagne reception, the first ever screening of the season 4 premiere "Tattered and Torn" followed by a Q&A session and meet and greet with Tom Craig, aka Inspector Thomas Brackenreid.

My guest and I arrived at the exclusive Soho Hotel in the heart of London's Leicester Square shortly before 6:45pm and there were already people waiting to be shown into the screening room. Right on 7pm, the doors opened and we were shown in and were handed either a champagne, water, coke or orange juice.

Everyone took their seats and there was a lot of chatter about a "special surprise" that was going to happen before the screening started. There was a lot of speculation about what this was and I heard comments like  "maybe Yannick is here too" or "Maureen is from the UK, maybe she has come here too."

As everyone speculated, I heard a familiar voice and turned to see Mr Thomas Craig sitting a few feet behind me with his agent. He looks so different out of character and, dressed in jeans and a casual blue top, without his moustache and sideburns, he looks a lot younger than his 48 years.

When everyone had arrived, the doors were closed and the head of the Alibi channel welcomed us all to the screening and told us what we could expect for the evening ahead. Then is came to the moment we had been speculating about since we'd arrived, the special surprise.

After the satellite link with Yannick had finished, there were smiles on everyones faces in anticiaption of the man himself possibly being in London the same time next year. I, for one will definitely be entering just in case he is.

Then came the screening and, despite a small technical hitch at the beginning, it was 45 minutes of brilliance. We had been warned beforehand that season 4 contained darker storylines and this one was no exception. Featuring argueably one of the biggest guest stars Murdoch Mysteries has had since it began in 2008, it was a fantastic episode, with a brilliant twist that drew some gasps from the captivated audience.

When the episode had finished, applause went up from everyone and we were then introduced to Tom Craig who drew an even bigger round of applause.  Questions flew at him thick and fast and he willingly answered all of them as honestly as possible. Only one question made him hesitate and that was whether there would be a season 5. Whilst he wouldn't commit to anything, his comments did leave us all hopeful that the show will continue for at least another year after season 4.

After all of the questions were done, we were all thanked for our attendance and excused. I took my chance and approached Tom and, to my surprise, he remembered me from my visit to Toronto and the Murdoch Mysteries set in November 2010. After a brief conversation about how I'd enjoyed the premiere and how he was enjoying being back in the UK, he accepted my request for a photograph. Tom is just as lovely as I remembered and it was great meeting him again.

All in all, I had a fantastic evening in the company of some great and talented people. It Alibi run the same competition next year, I will definitely be entering and, if you are in the UK, I would encourage you all to do othe same. It was a magical night and one that I will never forget.

Season 4 Trailer from Alibi Website

All

Im aware that whilst those of you outside of the UK were able to view the episode guide and pics, you were unable to see the video that was posted showing the first few minutes of episode one......so please find this clip below:

Episode 2 Clip Courtesy of UKTV

Following on from the Press Release...below is a clip from episode 2:

Enjoy

N x

Official Season 4 Press Release from UKTV

Thank again to the wonderful guys and gals at UKTV for sending me this official press release for the new season:

Murdoch Mysteries returns to our screens for series 4!

Tuesdays at 9pm (from Tuesday 15th February) on Alibi (Sky 132, Virgin 130)

Based on British-born Canadian author Maureen Jennings’s popular Detective Murdoch series of mystery novels and set in late 1890s Toronto, Murdoch Mysteries is back for a new and exclusive fourth series, once again exploring the intriguing world of Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), who uses radical techniques for the time to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders.

Murdoch’s small circle of confidantes are pathologist Dr. Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy), a staunch ally who shares the detective’s fascination with forensic science, and Constable George Crabtree (Jonny Harris), Murdoch’s eager but sometimes naïve right-hand man. Although his unconventional approach breeds scepticism and reluctant support from his boss, Inspector Brackenreid (Coronation Street star Thomas Craig), Murdoch is often the only one that can crack the case.

The fourth season will throw some difficult challenges Detective Murdoch’s way. To start, pathologist Dr. Julia Ogden, who departed for a new job at the Children's’ Hospital of Buffalo at the end of season three, may have found a compelling reason to stay in Buffalo.

Her replacement, brought in from London's Scotland Yard – the ill tempered Dr. Llewllyn Francis (Luther star Paul Rhys) – is on course to frequently clash with our even-tempered hero.

In other episodes, under tragic circumstances, an old flame from Bristol, Anna Fulford (Celebrity Masterchef winner and British actress Lisa Faulkner) will return to pay Murdoch a visit; Murdoch's investigations bring him to a wealthy household when the household master is found face down in his morning porridge, British actor, Simon Williams (Upstairs, Downstairs), plays a butler and a member of the poor downstairs staff; Murdoch's like-minded predecessor, Detective Malcolm Lamb (Alias star Victor Garber), returns to the station giving evidence in a brutal murder, as well as some kind words of reassurance to Murdoch, pointing him in the direction of the shocking truth; and in the season finale a wedding will take place…but who will be walking down the aisle?

Mixing real-life history, stunning period detail, intriguing cases and emotional wallop, Murdoch Mysteries continues to push the boundaries of crime television.

For more information, head over to theperfectalibi.co.uk or become a fan on Facebook – facebook.com/theperfectalibi

Season 4 Sneak Peak

Hey all

Courtesy of Samuel Hilary from UKTV....we have a link to see a sneak peak of some scenes from the first two episodes of season 4!!!!!!!!

Season 4 Sneak Peak

Enjoy

N x

Maureen adapts story for London stage..

We all know that Detective Murdoch was created from the brilliant mind of Maureen Jennings...when she has recently adapted one of her other stories, "No Traveller Returns" into a Murdoch Mystery whichis currently showing on stage in London, ON.

More details below:

http://www.lfpress.com/entertainment/stage/2011/02/08/17199416.html

Thanks Iden for the link

Pics from Season 4

Hey all

The exclusive UK screening of the first episode of the new season is Thursday night at the Soho Hotel in London. I would like to say a big congratulations to those who won the tickets to the screening which also includes the chance to meet Tom Craig with a Q&A session with the man himself after the episode has aired.

As someone who has met Tom, I can honestly say that he is a really great guy and if anyone here gets to meet him them I'm sure you will have a great time.

Below are some of the pictures that Alibi have posted on their website for the new series, my particular favourite being the last one with Murdoch as the Mad Hatter, Julia as Alice and Ruby as the White Rabbit as they all attend an Alice in Wonderland themed party.

Also, keep an eye out for the only member of the Bisson family who hasn't yet made an appearance in the series, but rectifies that in season 4:

Season 4 Episode Guide & Season Opener Video

Hey all

Alibi has posted the season 4 episode guide and I have to say, it looks like there are some fantastic episodes to come.

Follow the link below to read a snippet of each episode:

http://uktv.co.uk/alibi/stepbystep/aid/642156

As well as the episode guide, Alibi are also showing us the first few minutes of the season 4 opener "Tattered and Torn." It looks great and the link for that it below:

http://uktv.co.uk/alibi/video/aid/642142/videolistid/72/sr/1

Enjoy everyone

N x

Trivia Question 7 & New Poll

Sorry for the delay folks but the new Poll is up at the bottom of the page, and here is the next trivia question.....

What are the names of William's sister and, according to the books, his baby brother?

Behind the Scenes on Season 4

Thank you to Denise B for finding this video on YouTube

Kelly MacDonald from The Accessible Channel visits the set of Murdoch Mysteries during the filming of season 4 and interviews the cast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozfkxmb4hFc

Enjoy everyone

N x

Win tickets to an exclusive screening........

of the first 2 episodes of season 4 of Murdoch Mysteries!!!

To celebrate the new series of Murdoch Mysteries, Alibi is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to an exclusive screening of the first two episodes of the new series in London.

The event is on 10 February at the Soho Hotel at 7pm and is hosted by Thomas Craig.

For full details, terms and conditions and to enter, visit the site below:

http://uktv.co.uk/alibi/competition/aid/641885

Good luck everyone

N x

London Baby!!! MM Update soon :)

Hey everyone

I'm sooooooooo sorry that there hasnt been an update for several days. It's been a manic weekend spent down in London for my best friends hen/bachelorette party so there was no time for anything else. Hundreds of pics were taken, some of which are below:

Its 2 weeks today that season 4 of Murdoch Mysteries begins in the UK at 9pm on Alibi. I for one can't wait to see how they show deals with Julia leaving at the end of the last season and how her absence affects our hero.

A new poll and quiz question will be up tomorrow but until then, enjoy some of my pics from London.

N x