The BBC has dropped new images and footage from its upcoming Death in Paradise spin-off Return to Paradise, which will whisk viewers away to the sunny shores of Australia.

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The story follows DI Mackenzie Clarke (played by Anna Samson), who returns to her small Aussie hometown after years working in London for the Metropolitan Police.

She gets a less-than-warm welcome from those she alienated when she moved away, but a murder case that leaves the community stumped could be her pathway to redemption.

Check out the first BBC-produced trailer for Return to Paradise below (previously, Australian broadcaster ABC had dropped its own teaser, which can be found now), ahead of the show's premiere on Friday 22nd November.

In addition to the above trailer, the BBC has released images of the key characters we can expect to meet in the Return to Paradise cast, with Home and Away alum Samson topping the bill as the central detective.

Her story will partly revolve around former love Glenn Strong (played by Tai Hara), who she abruptly left behind years ago, breaking his heart – can their relationship be salvaged when she returns?

Glenn Strong (Tai Hara), DI Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) in Return to Paradise
Glenn Strong (Tai Hara), DI Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) in Return to Paradise. Red Planet / BBC Studios / John Platt

DI Clarke will be partnered up with Detective Colin Cartwright, played by British actor Lloyd Griffith (Ted Lasso), who appears to bring some comic relief, keeping the show firmly on the quirky side – just like preceding entries in the Paradise family.

You can see them interviewing a suspect in the image below.

Two detectives question a suspect near a beach
Detective SC Colin Cartwright (Lloyd Griffith), DI Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) in Return to Paradise. Red Planet / BBC Studios / John Platt

The supporting cast also includes Aaron L McGrath and Celia Ireland as Constable Felix Wilkinson and Reggie Rocco respectively, inhabitants of the idyllic, fictional town of Dolphin Cove.

Two police officers stand in an office building
Constable Felix Wilkinson (Aaron L McGrath), Reggie Rocco (Celia Ireland) in Return to Paradise. Red Planet / BBC Studios / John Platt

It seems that Return to Paradise won't be skimping on the 'Paradise' element, with most of these images showcasing the stunning beaches and glorious weather of its Australian locale.

No word yet on whether the dog pictured below will be a regular player, but we certainly hope so.

A man pets a dog near the beach while another man walks towards him
Glen Strong (Tai Hara), Detective SC Colin Cartwright (Lloyd Griffith). Red Planet / BBC Studios / John Platt

Return to Paradise is coming soon to BBC One and iPlayer.

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David Craig
David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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