Death in Paradise’s future confirmed by BBC
The BBC has issued an update about the future of long-running crime drama Death in Paradise
An update on Death In Paradise has been issued (Image: BBC)
The BBC has issued an exciting update about the future of Death in Paradise.
The latest series of the hit crime drama, which is set on the fictional island of Saint Marie, wrapped in March, and the broadcaster has now confirmed that is has been recommissioned for a further two series and two Christmas specials.
Filming on the new episodes is due to start on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe this week.
The new series will see the return of Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson, Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson and Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas.
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah, who plays Officer Sebastian Rose, Catherine Garton, who stars as Sergeant Mattie Fletcher and Élizabeth Bourgine, who plays Catherine Bordey, will also be back. Further guest stars will be announced later, as will details of the new mysteries that Mervin and the team will be looking into.
Death In Paradise is a fan favourite (Image: BBC)
Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said: “Death in Paradise is a global phenomenon and we are incredibly proud to have it on the BBC, where it goes from strength to strength.
“It’s with great pleasure that we share the news that we’ll be returning to Saint Marie for two more sun-soaked series and Christmas specials.”
Tim Key, executive producer at Red Planet Pictures commented: “We remain incredibly proud of the show and the team that makes it, and delighted that the audience continue to love it as much as we do.”
He went on: “The response to our latest series has been wonderful and we can’t wait to get started again – we’ve got something very special lined up to kick off our 16th season, with a big surprise setting it up in our Christmas special. Watch this space…”
Don Warrington is the Commissioner in Death in Paradise (Image: BBC)
Death in Paradise first aired in 2011, and it is now enjoyed by viewers in 230 territories worldwide.
The show has also sparked two spin-offs – Beyond Paradise, starring former Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall, and Return to Paradise – which have both become popular with viewers.
All episodes of Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise are available on BBC iPlayer.
