Death in Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise reveals air date and new look
The return of Kris Marshall's fan favourite detective is now just weeks away.
With the 12th season of Death in Paradise coming to an end on BBC One in just a few weeks, fans will be happy to know they won't have to wait long for their next dose of mystery.
It has now been confirmed that highly anticipated spin-off series Beyond Paradise, which sees Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton back in their roles as DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd, will air on BBC One from Friday 24th February.
The BBC has also released a new synopsis, giving us a sense of the plot, as well as a brand new image featuring the central cast, including Marshall, Bretton, Derry Girls' Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford, The Bay's Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, and This Time with Alan Partridge's Felicity Montagu as office support Margo Martins.
The synopsis for the new six-part series has teased that "a new adventure" awaits Humphrey and Martha as they arrive in Shipton Abbott, Martha’s hometown near the Devon coast, after they have left London.
The synopsis continues: "As they embark on their new life whilst temporarily living with Martha’s mum Anne Lloyd (Barbara Flynn), the couple are quickly thrown in at the deep end as Martha sets out to pursue her dream of running her own restaurant and Humphrey joins the local police force.
"Quickly making an impression on the somewhat eclectic team - DS Esther Williams, PC Kelby Hartford and Margo Martins - Humphrey sets out to help crack a host of baffling cases, with the Shipton Abbott squad witnessing a whole new approach to police work…
"Each week the team will face a new crime with a unique puzzle at its heart. The not-so-sleepy town of Shipton Abbott will be rocked by an entire family disappearing without a trace, a woman claiming she was attacked by a suspect from the 17th century, the robbery of a highly-prized painting, a body bizarrely discovered in a crop circle and a serial arsonist with a seeming distaste for local businesses."
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It adds: "As Humphrey gets stuck into his new job, he and Martha must also navigate life’s ups and downs, as faces from the past, the decisions they make and challenges of setting up life in a new town put their relationship to the ultimate test."
Fans will likely have taken particular note of the revelation that "faces from the past" will appear. Does this mean faces from Martha's past given they are now living in her hometown, or could some of Humphrey's friends from his days living on Saint Marie be popping by?
Beyond Paradise will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday 24th February. Classic episodes of Death in Paradise are available to watch on BBC iPlayer and on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
