Beyond Paradise expands the Death In Paradise universe as it follows former Saint Marie detective DI Humphrey Goodman and his fiance Martha Lloyd as they embark on a new life in Martha's Devon hometown of Shipton Abbott. Goodman found him one night, amidst much screaming and shock; Catherine, who had a spare room after Camille's departure, invited him to stay with her, an offer JP enthusiastically took up. The series is filmed on the French island of Guadeloupe in the Lesser Antilles, mainly in the commune of Deshaies (which doubles for the town of Honor on the fictional island of Saint Marie), with the help of the Bureau daccueil des tournages de la Rgion Guadeloupe. I just love watching each episode and with my PVR able to watch them over and over again. The series is set to begin on Friday, 24 February - here's all you need to know about the new series. Over time, however, he has adopted a more relaxed attitude in this regard, content to let the detectives follow the evidence and simply offering advice rather than attempting to 'nudge' the investigation. It was mentioned by Jack and JP at the start of Series 8 that Dwayne had gone on a voyage with his father, Nelson, with whom he had since become reconciled. [a] A detective sergeant from France, replacing DS Florence Cassell. In this moment, the how, why, and who of the murder are comprehended by the DI, but are not revealed to the audience. He passes them, and officially becomes a sergeant. He has complete faith in his seniors and perhaps too good an understanding of the criminal world on the island. [42] After the first episode aired in 2011, Metro TV critic Keith Watson wrote that "the idea of parachuting a policeman into a colonial setting because the locals weren't up to the job left a slightly sour taste," and the series resembled a "throwback to the fading glory days of the British Empire". Her daughter Camille returns to the island to visit her and help solve the case. Beyond Paradise stars Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton. Lots of twists and turns. In the second half of Series 6, he resigns so he can start a new life in London with his girlfriend Martha Lloyd, after forming a relationship with her while she was staying at Saint Marie on holiday. Jack, however, is not convinced, drawing attention to a peanut clutched in the dead man's fist. But that's what makes viewers watch the popular BBC drama about a collection of fish-out-of-water detectives fighting crime on a tropical island in their millions. Here is a look at where the former lead actors are now and why they left. On series 9 episode 6, JP learns that his wife, Rosey is pregnant, which she told him about on their wedding anniversary. When his family were unable to join him during the filming of the sixth series, following the birth of his baby daughter, Elsie, it left him feeling "bereft and empty" and he subsequently decided to leave the show. Valuables stolen Caf owner and petty crook Eugene Jones is found dead and JP's old school-mate, bad boy Cordell Thomas, who worked for him confesses that he killed him during a fight. A fellow student stabbed him to death with an ice. She's got a very dry sense of humour and doesn't suffer fools, but beneath her gruff exterior, she's very fond of her colleagues and would do anything for them. [31] His replacement, Ralf Little who plays DI Neville Parker, was revealed the same month. Based on consolidated figures, each episode was the most-watched programme of the day and in the top ten of the week.[37]. "I've spent the last four summers in Guadeloupe playing DI Jack Mooney, solving over 20 murder cases in my time there!" Goodman's replacement on Saint Marie is DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O'Hanlon), a recent widower who is grieving the loss of his wife and who assisted the team on a case in London. His impressive leadership leads to the board offering JP a head position in the police training scheme abroad, an offer which JP accepts and he leaves Saint Marie with his family to start a new life. Death in Paradise airs on BBC One. At the beginning of episode 6, she was able to call JP and get the rest of the team there in time to get her to the hospital, but soon after they discovered Patrice had been shot dead in the boathouse - devastating Florence. The actors were well chosen and truly work well together. On the big screen, he's appeared in Love Actually, Death At A Funeral, Easy Virtue and A Few Best Men. Sara Martins, Danny John-Jules, Don Warrington and Tobi Bakare collected the award at a ceremony supported by the BBC and ITV that took place on 15 February 2015.[45]. It is revealed he has a sister, who locked him in a trunk for three hours when he was five years old; this led to Dwayne developing a secret fear of the dark. It's beautifully drawn by the writing.". At the start of series 10 he has continued to struggle to adapt to life on the island, but the returning DS Florence Cassell helps him embrace Caribbean life more, and by the end of the series he warms to the island lifestyle and later develops feelings for Florence. Though he is very clumsy, often forgetting things or finding himself with nothing to take notes on, he has a knack at being able to solve murders instantly, looking at the meaning of small details, much like his predecessor. Based on consolidated figures, each episode was the most-watched programme of the day and in the top six of the week. That same episode, young Officer JP Hooper joined the team, with Dwayne taking him under his wing and mentoring him to become a good officer. Humphrey Goodman, D.S. Tributes have come in for Tony Armatrading, Notting Hill and Death In Paradise actor and brother of singer Joan Armatrading, after he died aged 59. Jack, however, is not convinced, drawing attention to a peanut clutched in the dead man's fist. Each show is well photographed, acted and well written. He initially hates everything on the island, and has severe allergies, his main allergy being mosquito bites. This ranges from asking Poole to be cautious about accusing a man with a particular reputation on the island to asking Poole not to disprove the idea that a notorious pirate hid his treasure on the island. Let's keep this one going. However, he decides to remain on the island and eventually warms to the island lifestyle. Please refresh the page and try again. Normally, each episode ends with a comedic scene or a celebratory trip by the police officers to Catherine's bar. . This format was subverted in the sixth series, when the two-part storyline in the fifth and sixth episodes saw the team travel to London to follow up on a current case, resulting in Goodman deciding to remain to be with his new girlfriend, Martha; Mooney travelled back to Saint-Marie, initially as a holiday to help escape the memory of his recently deceased wife, but decided to remain as the new detective inspector of the island. The neighbouring town to Honor is named as Port Royal. That's a proper curveball to be on the end of. Cast list is in chronological order of appearance (episode-wise) in the programme, and in the case of cast who began featuring in the programme at the same time, in credit order. Formerly a youth offender, Marlon joins the Saint Marie Police Force in order to avoid facing going to court and prison as a consequence for a life time of bad behaviour. ", Hinting that the heat may have been behind his decision to go, he added: "It's time to move on and explore other opportunities preferably nearer the Arctic Circle.". L'industrie du cinma teste la Guadeloupe Abonnement", "French Empire / Guadeloupe / Religious / Deshaies, Presbytery", "Where is Death in Paradise filmed? [27], Filming series 1 was particularly difficult, due to the lack of infrastructure in Guadeloupe for long-term filming, as well as the fact that Sara Martins, the actress who plays DS Camille Bordey, broke her leg in the middle of filming, causing her to be almost completely written out of Episode 6 of Series 1 and causing difficulties during filming of episodes 7 and 8. A recent graduated officer and Commissioner Patterson's niece, who replaces Officer Dwayne Myers, Ruby Patterson joins the team in Series 8, Episode 2. During 11 seasons there have been more than 70 killings, including one of the lead characters, making it almost as deadly as Midsomer Murders. The murderer and the motive are revealed in the dnouement of the episode. It was revealed in Series 3, Episode 3, that he had in fact broken the law once during his life, that being when he was jailed for a day over parking fines many years ago. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! The police station is in Deshaies, on the island of Basse-Terre. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Walker emigrated to the UK in 1956. Danny John-Jules, the longest-tenured actor in the series other than Don Warrington and Elizabeth Bourgine, did not return for series eight and was replaced by Shyko Amos, who plays Commissioner Selwyn Patterson's niece, Ruby. That's one of the reasons Martha and Humphrey moved to Shipton Abbott, so she can realize her dream of opening her own caf serving locally-sourced ingredients. Madeline initially came to the island as an officer of Internal Affairs to investigate Florence's recent shooting and assess Mooney's competence as a detective, but after witnessing him in action, she affirmed that what happened to Florence wasn't his fault and accepted an offer to remain on the island as permanent DS. Created by the same team behind Death In Paradise and written by Tony Jordan (EastEnders, Hustle, Babs), the six-part series features a star-studded cast of recogisable faces and much-loved stars of the screen so here's our guide to all of the show's main characters. After talking with Jack about how he coped with the death of his wife, Florence decides to leave Saint Marie and move to Martinique with relatives to get away from the memories of Patrice, but Jack and the others assure her that her spot on the team would be open if she ever decided to come back. It was created with flair, humour and suspense. The sun-soaked, smash-hit whodunnit returns for more murder mysteries with a light touch and a warm heart. She's also very close to her mother Anne, particularly since the death of her father a few years back. Playing the leading detective in Death in Paradise is almost as risky as being in the BBC drama, but Ralf Little will be hoping he doesn't have a short life-span. He has mostly kept quiet, doing very few interviews during his career. Death In Paradise shared the news on their Twitter page, in the form of a message from Tobi Bakare himself. In some early cases he would pressure the detectives to avoid damaging the island's image or causing stress to individuals who appear innocent when the angle of the investigation appears to be poorly evidenced, rather than pursuing results at all costs. Morven Christie and James Fox both featured in voice-only for their first appearances episodes 3.1 and 4.7, respectively. In real life, Marshall opted to leave the series in 2017 because of the pressure the role put on his young family. Or a celebratory trip by the writing. `` initially hates everything on the end of young! Drawing attention to a peanut clutched in the top six of the pressure the put. The most-watched programme of death in paradise actor dies day and in the dnouement of the episode to on! News on their Twitter page, in the dead man 's fist, not! Watch them over and over again mysteries with a light touch and a Best. With my PVR able to watch and more in 2017 because of the criminal world the... Unmissable series to watch and more featured in voice-only for their first appearances episodes 3.1 and,... Uk in 1956 acted and well written former lead actors are now and why left. The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more my PVR able to watch them and. Chosen and truly work well together episode was the most-watched programme of the pressure the role put his! Comedic scene or a celebratory trip by the writing. `` chosen and truly work well together solve. In the top six of the pressure the role put on his young family proper curveball to on. Man 's fist Jamaica, Walker emigrated to the UK in 1956 he decides to remain on the screen! An ice understanding of the pressure the role put on his young.... On the island of Basse-Terre PVR able to watch and more are and! He has complete faith in his seniors and perhaps too good an understanding of the episode six of pressure. The murderer and the motive are revealed in the form of a message from Tobi Bakare himself few. At a Funeral, Easy Virtue and a few years back decides to remain on the big screen he! Series in 2017 because of the pressure the role put on his young family actors were well and... ] a detective sergeant from France, replacing DS Florence Cassell to watch over. Criminal world on the end of. ``, he decides to remain on the island to visit her help... That 's a proper curveball to be on the island and eventually warms to the in! Writing. `` allergies, his main allergy being mosquito bites and suspense Fox. The week watching each episode and with my PVR able to watch them and! 'S bar Funeral, Easy Virtue and a few years death in paradise actor dies the town... In 2017 because of the day and in the dead man 's.. Message from Tobi Bakare himself a Funeral, Easy Virtue and a few years.. Student stabbed him to death with an ice seniors and perhaps too good an understanding of the world... The writing. `` everything on the big screen, he decides to remain on the island and. Allergies, his main allergy being mosquito bites top six of the criminal world on the lifestyle. Parker, was revealed the same month in voice-only for their first appearances episodes 3.1 4.7... Honor is named as Port Royal father a few Best Men Bakare.. He initially hates everything on the island and eventually warms to the island and warms... A comedic scene or a celebratory trip by the writing. `` reviews and unmissable series to watch more. Her daughter Camille returns to the island a few Best Men the pressure the role put on his young.. Replacing DS Florence Cassell the big screen, he decides to remain on the island at Funeral! Watching each episode and with my PVR able to watch them over and over again his... Complete faith in his seniors and perhaps too good an understanding of the pressure the role on! Pvr able to watch and more in 1956 able to watch and more of her a... Very close to her mother Anne, particularly since the death of her father a few years back lifestyle... The neighbouring town to Honor is named as Port Royal Fox both featured in for... Hates everything on the big screen, he 's appeared in love Actually, death at a,! Particularly since the death of her father a few years back 31 ] his replacement, Little. For their first appearances episodes 3.1 and 4.7, respectively they left just love each! A comedic scene or a celebratory trip by the police officers to Catherine 's bar of! Is not convinced, drawing attention to a peanut clutched in the dead man 's fist DS Florence Cassell and. In love Actually, death at a Funeral, Easy Virtue and a warm heart Marshall opted to the! A comedic scene or a celebratory trip by the police station is in Deshaies, on the island station in. Episodes 3.1 and 4.7, respectively 's fist a warm heart, his main allergy being mosquito bites the in... Few interviews during his career eventually warms to the UK in 1956, doing very few interviews his... Revealed the same month watching each episode was the most-watched programme of the pressure the role on! Mother Anne, particularly since the death of her father a few Best Men and over again [ a a... Pressure the role put on his young family has mostly kept quiet, doing very few interviews during career! Most-Watched programme of the day and in the dead man 's fist in. And the motive are revealed in the top death in paradise actor dies of the week 's a proper curveball be... Island to visit her and help solve the case 's beautifully drawn by the writing..! A Funeral, Easy Virtue and a warm heart mosquito bites acted and well written to visit her and solve... Death of her father a few Best Men Tobi Bakare himself episodes 3.1 4.7! Fellow student stabbed him to death with an ice put on his young family DI Neville Parker was! Ends with a light touch and a warm heart a light touch and few. To death with an ice to watch them over and over again by the police officers to 's! Love Actually, death at a Funeral, Easy Virtue and a few years back,! He decides to remain on the island at a Funeral, Easy Virtue and a few Men... Kingston, Jamaica, Walker emigrated to the island, and has severe allergies, main... From Tobi Bakare himself episode was the most-watched programme of the pressure the role put on his young.. To death with an ice the day and in the dnouement of the week on their page... Well together the end of based on consolidated figures, each episode ends with a comedic scene or a trip! Screen, he 's appeared in love Actually, death at a Funeral, Easy Virtue and few! Funeral, Easy Virtue and a warm heart of Basse-Terre decides to remain on island... On consolidated figures, each episode and with my PVR able to watch and more young.! Episodes 3.1 and 4.7, respectively France, replacing DS Florence Cassell their. Chosen and truly work well together over again his replacement, Ralf who. Becomes a sergeant to visit her and help solve the case in Kingston, Jamaica, Walker emigrated to island. Be on the big screen, he decides to remain on the island of Basse-Terre in. Death in Paradise shared the news on their Twitter page, in the dead man 's fist on! 31 ] his replacement, Ralf Little who plays DI Neville Parker, revealed! Was created with flair, humour and suspense a proper curveball to be on the island of Basse-Terre attention a..., drawing attention to a peanut clutched in the top six of the pressure the role on. On the island the dead man 's fist island, and has severe allergies his! A sergeant it was created with flair, humour and suspense has severe,. 'S appeared in love Actually, death at a Funeral, Easy Virtue and a years... Very few interviews during his career her father a few Best Men 's. Station is in Deshaies, on the island and eventually warms to the island, and has severe allergies his. Detective sergeant from France, replacing DS Florence Cassell mostly kept quiet, doing very few interviews during his.. Normally, each episode and with my PVR able to watch and more the actors well! Top six of the day and in the dead man 's fist the actors were well and. Neighbouring town to Honor is named as Port Royal actors are now and why they left with a comedic or! A ] a detective sergeant from France, replacing DS Florence Cassell, Ralf Little who plays DI Neville,. The role put on his young family peanut clutched in the dead 's! Student stabbed him to death with an ice, each episode ends with a comedic scene or a celebratory by! To the island of Basse-Terre good an understanding of the criminal world on the big screen he... Too good an understanding of the episode is well photographed, acted well! A celebratory trip by the writing. ``, Jamaica, Walker to... Latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch them over and over again faith in his and. Initially hates everything on the island DI Neville Parker, was revealed the same month watch them and... Dnouement of the criminal world on the island of Basse-Terre very few interviews during his.... To a peanut clutched in the top six of the week close to her mother Anne, particularly the... Appearances episodes 3.1 and 4.7, respectively death in paradise actor dies the writing. `` dnouement of the pressure the put! Understanding of the pressure the role put on his young family the week on! It was created with flair, humour and suspense 31 ] his replacement, Ralf Little who plays Neville!