Returning for episode The Debt of Lies this week, lead actor Neil Dudgeon<\/a> chatted to Radio Times magazine<\/strong> about what viewers can expect.<\/p>\n The episode revolves around police force itself and when asked whether Midsomer has gone all Line of Duty<\/a>, Dudgeon revealed: \u201cIt has, but with a Midsomer twist!<\/p>\n \u201cSomething happens in a retirement home for ex-coppers, and it\u2019s difficult because we realise early on we may be feeling the collar of one of our own.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the special guest stars for the episode includes Tom Conti, who is known for his roles in Shirley Valentine, The Dark Knight Rises and, more recently, Oppenheimer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Speaking about Conti\u2019s appearance in the new instalment, Dudgeon said: \u201cTom will change the pacing of the lines, so you feel like a fish on a hook, being played out, then reeled in. It\u2019s like riding a horse, you really have to concentrate.<\/p>\n \u201cI love having all these senior actors on the show, I was able to ask Claire Bloom about acting with Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. June Whitfield was wonderful, a mine of great stories.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The new season initially premiered back in April<\/a>, with episodes being spaced out across the months instead of following a weekly release pattern. As the episodes all span different cases and characters, they\u2019re set to be enjoyed as standalone stories, and this upcoming one is no different.<\/p>\n Of course, Dudgeon will be back as DCI John Barnaby, the younger cousin of DCI Tom Barnaby, Midsomer\u2019s original star.<\/p> Chatting to Radio Times magazine<\/strong> about whether it\u2019s easier to play the lead role after 14 years doing so or not, Dudgeon said: \u201cIt was hard at the beginning because John [Nettles] had done it for 14 years.<\/p>\n \u201cIf they\u2019d cancelled me after one series, that would have been embarrassing! It gets easier, but I try to keep it fresh. Even if I\u2019ve gone through the script 50 times, I\u2019ll look at it again and have another thought. 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