Midsomer Murders exit: Why did Barry Jackson leave as Dr George Bullard?

Midsomer Murders returns to TV WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Midsomer Murders. Midsomer Murders’ George Bullard was an integral member of the team for more than a decade - but why did actor Barry Jackson leave? Dr George Bullard had been in the ITV crime drama from the very beginning when the show first debuted in 1997, working alongside DCI Tom Barnaby (played by John Nettles). He did take a one-year break from the show when actor Barry Jackson went to star in a Harold Pinter play but made a comeback, much to fans’ delight.

However, it was in the 2011 episode The Oblong Murders that George told his first boss’ predecessor John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) that he wanted to take time off to go fishing in Ireland. Of course, this was the end of George’s time on the show as he didn’t return to Midsomer Murders for the following season. Midsomer Murders exit: Why did Barry Jackson leave as Dr George Bullard? (Image: ITV) Related articles Midsomer Murders' DCI John Barnaby star Neil Dudgeon's life with producer wife Midsomer Murders star addresses its future saying 'no show is bulletproof' Midsomer Murders' Barry Jackson was behind Dr George Bullard.

(Image: ITV) Why did Midsomer Murders’ Barry Jackson leave as Dr George Bullard? It was Midsomer Murders’ Dr George Bullard star Barry Jackson’s decision to leave after 14 years. He opened up to Birmingham Live about the reason, explaining how he’d previously considered leaving due to being given fewer line.