It is somewhat apt this episode features a constantly losing gambler. The misdirection hand is so wildly overplayed it signposts the killer far too clearly. So from a mystery viewpoint the episode completely fails in what it sets out to do - and doesn't entirely succeed on the plot pacing front. In "Murder Of Innocence", it is revealed that Jones is in a relationship with firefighter Susie Bellingham. In the series 16 opener, "The Christmas Haunting", it is revealed that Jones has been promoted to Inspector and transferred to Brighton. A photo of Jones (alongside Kate Wilding, who also moved to Brighton) is shown in the series 18 opener "Habeas Corpus". DI Jones made a further appearance in episode 3 of series 19 "Last Man Out", in an undercover role - erroneously still listed in the credits as DS Ben Jones. In the end, he left Causton CID after a mini farewell party at John and Sarah Barnaby’s home at the end of episode 6 of series 15, "Schooled in Murder". Gerald takes a weeping Camilla to a car to go home. Jones says, "How does Kinsella got two women on the go at the same time?" Barnaby asks, "Camilla Farquaharson?" Jones says, "Yes. Is he the father of her child?" Barnaby says, "We need to talk to Sebastian Farquaharson. I wonder if Iris Holman knows where he is." Gerald tells Barnaby that he is taking Camilla home. Barnaby tells Gerald that his wife is convinced that Iris Holman was in love with Braithwaite. Gerald says, "She's bang on the money but that was never going to happen. Giles Braithwaite was a homosexual." She held the document that legalised the wager. She was asking for money. But what she really wanted was revenge.

Joyce tells Barnaby that she suspects Camilla may be pregnant. The smell of coffee makes her feel nauseous. Joyce adds that she'll make a lovely mum. Joyce isn't so sure about Sebastian as a father though. He is such a joyless individual. Barnaby says, "He certainly hasn't got his father's good nature, that is true." Iris says, "Oh, do you know his father?" Barnaby says, "Yes. Gerald? Of course." Iris says, "Then you have the advantage over Sebastian. He has no idea who his biological father is. It certainly isn't Gerald Farquaharson." Doctor Kam Karimore ( Manjinder Virk) (series 18–19)—Dr Kate Wilding's replacement as resident pathologist.Writing provokes a lot of thought mostly, and has a healthy balance of the humorous and the darkly twisted. Love the chemistry between Barnaby and Jones, the incorporation of boxing is entertaining and there are some nice twists and turns along the way and intriguing subplots. The Noble Art" is somewhere in the middle as far as Season 13 goes. It is a let-down after "Master Class", which blew me away and was the best 'Midsomer Murders' episode since "The House in the Woods". However, it is infinitely better than "The Made-to-Measure Murders" and especially "Blood on the Saddle" (almost anything is better than that episode this said). He used to be a Freemason, as revealed in "King's Crystal". In the episode "Death in Chorus", Jones exhibits a remarkable vocal talent and is recruited to sing tenor in the Midsomer Worthy choir. In "Death in the Slow Lane", it is revealed that Jones was interested in replacing Tom Barnaby upon his retirement and was a little put out by his cousin, John Barnaby, being transferred to the position instead. In reality, he could not have been given the post because it would have required him to bypass the rank of inspector. Selina Cadell played Phyllis Cadell in the pilot episode "The Killings at Badger's Drift" (1997) and Eleanor Crouch in "Midsomer life" (2008).

Preparing for the Reenactment: At Morchard Manor, Gerald greets Camilla and Grace. They are planning the Tom Sayers Reenactment World Title Fight. Grace is helping with publicity and the hiring of costumes and she's handling the charity donations. Grace says, "Can you think of anyone better to deal with my husband's tight-fistedness?" Gerald says, "Now this whole event was Frank's idea." Grace says, "That might be. But I'm telling you, it's going to take an expert to get him to part with the money we raise." Grace grabs Iris Holman's hand. Camilla says, "I'm not much of a boxing fan." Joyce says, "You're not alone there." Tom Barnaby says, "Not by a long shot. I'm surprised that Grace Bishop hasn't got more of a stomach for this kind of thing." Outside Sebastian runs into Giles. "I've been looking everywhere for you!" Giles says, "Not now, Sebastian. We're leaving." Sebastian says, "I don't think so." Sebastian looks at Gerald and then walks out. Gerald says, "Ladies and gentlemen! Ladies and gentlemen, please raise your glasses to the champion of Midsomer Morchard. Now champion of the world! John Kinsella!" ( Cheering ) Episode six from season thirteen this Midsomer Murders mystery was directed by Richard Holthouse this isn't a bad episode I suppose but isn't that great either & feels a little routine, while The Noble Art is a solid enough crime drama murder mystery I don't think it will last too long in my memory. The script revolves around the world of boxing with various old fashioned sentimental nonsense, the usual Midsomer Murder plot details like affairs & people with financial problems also come up & in the end The Noble Art is nothing that new or groundbreaking with relatively restrained if plausible motives for murder. The character's are decent enough, there's the usual red herrings & plot points that are there to throw the viewer but never really go anywhere. Fairly unremarkable in the context of the series I suppose but The Noble Art is watchable enough & most fans of the show should like it well enough.

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Detective Sergeant Charlie Nelson ( Gwilym Lee) (series 16–18)—When Jones was promoted, he was replaced by DS Charlie Nelson. Nelson was the first Sergeant to not serve alongside Tom Barnaby. He was a lodger at Kate's house. Nelson left the series after season 18. Teddy tells Grace that he's glad Frank fired him. Teddy says, "I'm finally free of him. We can be together now." Grace says, "You know I can't leave John. He's like a son to me." Teddy says, "And me! He'll come with us. That was always the plan." Grace says, "Teddy, the plan was to get him out of his contract. And unless that happens, we're going nowhere. Not while Frank's still around."

Frank Bishop drives up to Morchard Manor. Sebastian tells him he has a damn nerve coming there at all! Frank asks if Sebastian is going to set the dogs on him? Sebastian says. "Why give them all the pleasure?" Gerald tells Sebastian to get inside the house! Kevin Doyle appeared as Ferdy Villiers in "Ghosts of Christmas Past" (2004), and again as Paddy Powell in "The Oblong Murders" (2011).

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Sebastian is at the top of the hill in his jeep and races down the hill and seems to run off the road. At the cliff top, Sebastian is outside of his jeep looking at another car smashed at the bottom. He drives off. TV: He's going to win the title! The referee's stopping it! John Kinsella, from Midsomer Morchard! ( Cheering ) TV: And the celebrations begin! What a performance, John Kinsella! Taken in as a young boy, as an orphan, by Frank Bishop. He's there in the ring with him now, sharing the moment of glory. He's now champion of the world. At the forge, Ken Touhy tells Libby he is going out. Libby is unhappy that he isn't interested in her sculpture. Ken is jealous of the man who posed for the statue, John Kinsella.

Libby Morris walks by. Gerald introduces her. She's the sculptor making the statue of Tom Sayers, commissioned by Frank Bishop. Barnaby says, "That must be a bit hard, mustn't it? Trying to make the likeness of a man who died 150 years ago." Libby says, "It is. But fortunately, there's some photographs of him." Gerald says, "And you had a live fighter to pose for you." Libby says, " John Kinsella. Before he went off to the States. Gerald here thinks I developed a bit of a crush on him." Barnaby asks if it is finished and Libby invites him to drop by when he's passing. Grace says, "She did fancy my John. But then, they all do." Gerald says, "Grace is very protective about young Mr Kinsella. She treats him like a son. He lives with her and Frank." Sebastian says, "Might have been better for everyone if they'd left him in the gutter." Gerald says, "Which is obviously where you've left your manners. I do apologise. Can I have a chat with you?" Grace walks off. Sebastian says, "Hurray, I finally have your attention!" Gerald tells Barnaby that Camilla has been a bit emotional of late. Barnaby says, she would be, being pregnant. Gerald says, "It's exactly why it's not the right time to be thinking about a divorce. You saw the way Sebastian treated her the other night and it's not an isolated incident. I'm ashamed to say my son is a bully." Barnaby says, "Iris Holman says that Sebastian is not your son." Gerald says, "Oh, that woman really has become very bitter. He was fathered by another man before my wife walked out on me and Sebastian." Sebastian's natural father was a playboy and drank himself to death. So Gerald raised another man's child. Gerald says, "I raised my son. Which is why I feel responsible for the way he's treating that poor girl." In the gym, Grace and Teddy worry about what Frank knows about them. She thinks Iris Holman may have told him about them. Giles Braithwaite receives a call from Frank Bishop. Frank wants to meet with Giles at 2 am after his flight gets in. Peter Eyre played Leonard Pike in “Strangler’s Wood” (1999) and Headley Madrigal in “Picture of Innocence” (2007).In the field, workers are setting up the boxing ring. Inside a tent, villagers are putting on costumes. Frank comes in and pulls Grace aside. Frank says, "So you were talking to Braithwaite about a divorce." Grace says, "Are you surprised?" Frank says, "Surprised you'd insult anyone's intelligence with a story like that. I don't know why you went. But Malloy and Kinsella are bound to be mixed up in whatever it is." The Fight: In Morchard Manor, a group of villagers are watching the fight of local John Kinsella at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY.