Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out crossover sketch confirmed

Speaking to Radio Times magazine, the comedian continued: "Because Sal’s in both, it’s the idea that these two worlds collide, that her two characters collide – and comedy ensues."

Bretton stars as Lucy in the BBC sitcom and as Martha Lloyd in Beyond Paradise, opposite Lee Mack and Kris Marshall, respectively.

"When something's new and different and throws you a bit of a curveball, that's exciting," he continued. "So this time, I thought 'Rather than bring them to us, why don't I go to the world of Beyond Paradise?' So that’s what I did. Because we [Not Going Out] are in a studio a lot, being out on location and being in that world is great."

Mack spent a full day filming the sketch in Cornwall so it has "the look and feel of Beyond Paradise but with very Not Going Out dialogue".

He added: "We kept up the pace of the gags but you’re trying to tell a mini story with a beginning, a middle and an end in there as well. That’s a lot to compact in.

"Plus there’s the challenge of filming it because sometimes in a shot, you’ve got two characters played by the same actor…"

That isn't the only Not Going Out and Beyond Paradise crossover to happen, with Hugh Dennis guest starring in the crime drama's upcoming season.

Dennis, who stars as Toby in the sitcom, will be playing local councillor Arthur Donelan. While not much is known about how his character crosses paths with DI Humphrey (Kris Marshall), there will undoubtedly be a crime in the midst.

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