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The actor, 69, sported a bushy grey beard for his guest role in the mystery drama, where he took on the role of the father of a murdered girl Tilly.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Holly Willoughby has a lot to learn about making a grand entrance. As an opening line, Excuse me, isnt very quotable.

Better used to her long-running role as presenter on ITV staple This Morning, Holly was stepping into less familiar territory while playing herself.

Willoughby, a self-confessed Midsomer superfan, guest stars in the always over-acted, but constantly entertaining, drama

Holly Willoughby's fans were quick to take to social media to comment on her acting debut as she appeared in ITV's Midsomer Murders tonight

Holly Willoughby made a surprise return to This Morning on Friday weeks early amid her summer break to discuss her Midsomer Murders cameo

The presenter, 42, returned to the ITV Daytime show weeks early amid her summer break, on Friday

This Morning fans were in for a surprise on Friday's episode as Holly Willoughby made a return weeks early amid her summer break

This Morning treated fans to a glimpse of Holly Willoughbys upcoming guest role on Midsomer Murders as the queen of daytime – airing on Sunday, August 27.

Holly Willoughby has been dubbed the ‘queen of daytime’ during her latest cameo in Midsomer Murders.