{"id":18674,"date":"2022-07-18T13:14:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1682220"},"modified":"2022-07-18T13:36:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:36:21","slug":"death-in-paradise-characters-who-could-appear-in-beyond-paradise-spin-off","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/death-in-paradise-characters-who-could-appear-in-beyond-paradise-spin-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Death in Paradise characters who could appear in Beyond Paradise spin-off"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 18 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The BBC recently announced a spin-off for hit series Death in Paradise<\/a>, with Kris Marshall reprising his role as the loveable DI Humphrey Goodman.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marshall, who portrayed the character from 2014 to 2017, will be leading the cast in Beyond Paradise<\/a>, following Humphrey and <\/span>fianc\u00e9e<\/span> Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) in their new life together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Humphrey left the sunnier climes of Saint Marie to join Martha in the UK<\/a>\u00a0and the couple have settled down in her hometown in the rural countryside<\/a>. But far from boasting a quieter life, the place has a \u201csurprisingly high crime rate\u201d that requires Humphrey\u2019s renowned detective skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Filming will begin in the coming weeks, but while we wait, we can\u2019t help but wonder whether Marshall will be joined by a selection of former co-stars from Death in Paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ben Miller, who played original lead DI Richard Poole, has already revealed that he\u2019d \u201clove to\u201d make an appearance in the spin-off<\/a>. So join us as we ponder which familiar faces could pop up in Beyond Paradise.<\/span><\/p>

Death in Paradise characters who could appear in Beyond Paradise spin-off<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Richard Poole<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Ben Miller as DI Richard Poole in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Indeed, Miller seems keen to be involved! The only flaw is that his alter ego Richard was stabbed to death at the beginning of season 3<\/a>. But that didn\u2019t stop the team behind Death in Paradise inviting the actor back for a cameo last year, as Richard appeared to close friend and colleague Camille Bordey (Sara Martins) during a moment of crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humphrey took over the running of Saint Marie\u2019s police department after Richard was killed, so the pair never crossed paths. However, the character could still have an unexpected link to a case, and be seen via flashback. The meticulous Richard actually solved his own murder, so could he end up helping yet again from beyond the grave? Anything is possible!<\/span><\/p>\n

Dwayne Myers<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Danny John-Jules as Dwayne Myers in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Although Dwayne left the team at the end of season 7, he was back to lend a hand in last year\u2019s Christmas special<\/a>. When his work was done, he boarded a flight to the UK to care for his ailing father Nelson (Ram John Holder).<\/span><\/p>\n

As his location fits the bill, it would be a real treat to see Dwayne reunited with his \u2018chief\u2019. Dwayne always had a unique approach to the job, and could add an extra dose of fun to proceedings. Will we be seeing star Danny John-Jules back as the popular character? Let\u2019s hope so!<\/span><\/p>\n

Camille Bordey<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Sara Martins as DS Camille Bordey in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

When Camille took a job in Paris, she shared a heartwarming goodbye with Humphrey who failed to act on his romantic feelings for her. Since then, we\u2019ve seen Camille return to Saint Marie, where she temporarily re-joined the team before heading back to France<\/a>. Now, could she be posted to the UK on an undercover job? After all, she has a history in that field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, if Humphrey has kept in touch with Camille as a friend, he could call on her expertise. No nonsense Camille and the awkward Humphrey were an unlikely but entertaining duo, and we\u2019d love to see them working side by side again if Martins were to reprise her role.<\/span><\/p>\n

Catherine Bordey<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\u00c9lizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

It\u2019s hard to imagine any kind of Death in Paradise universe without the dependable Catherine. She has always looked after the detectives, and was very fond of Humphrey. He felt the same way, so we wouldn\u2019t rule out an affectionate mention of Catherine as he recalls some significant advice she once gave him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond Paradise could even create a reason for Humphrey to make contact. Could we see actress \u00c9lizabeth Bourgine impart more of Catherine\u2019s wisdom, perhaps as Humphrey prepares for his wedding to Martha?<\/span><\/p>\n

Jack Mooney<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Ardal O\u2019Hanlon as DI Jack Mooney in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

It was Ardal O\u2019Hanlon\u2019s Jack who took over from Humphrey as Inspector in Saint Marie, after the latter recommended him for the job. The two men worked brilliantly together when our Death In Paradise favourites flew to the UK to look into a complicated case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given that Jack moved back to London<\/a> and will almost certainly still be working as a detective, he would be the perfect person to assist Humphrey should he get stuck on a case. It would be a great opportunity to revive a dynamic double act that didn\u2019t have the time to flourish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Florence Cassell<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Jos\u00e9phine<\/span> Jobert as DS Florence Cassell in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Florence has been back and forth to Saint Marie, experiencing loss and trauma along the way<\/a>. Her latest stint saw her working undercover, and after she apprehended the guilty party she decided it was time to leave the island \u2013\u00a0seemingly for good.<\/span><\/p>\n

Florence has already visited the UK several times, so could she make another trip to assist in a murder enquiry? Florence always had a great deal of respect for Humphrey, so it\u2019s certainly a realistic scenario \u2013\u00a0and we\u2019ve been missing <\/span>Jos\u00e9phine Jobert in the role.<\/span><\/p>\n

Commissioner Selwyn Patterson<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The last time we saw the Commissioner, he had just been handed the almighty bombshell<\/a> that he had a daughter he had never known. So depending on the timing of Beyond Paradise\u2019s debut, the character may have more pressing things on his mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But spin-offs often put existing plots to one side; and as a senior member of the Saint Marie police department, the formidable Selwyn may need to speak to Humphrey if they trace a crucial link to the island. Will star Don Warrington treat fans to a cameo appearance?<\/span><\/p>\n

Neville Parker<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Ralf Little as DI Neville Parker in Death in Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Current Death in Paradise lead Neville will of course be busy sniffing out criminals on Saint Marie. But he too could appear via video link to discuss a case. The original drama is traditionally filmed in the summer, so perhaps star Ralf Little\u2019s time in <\/span>Guadeloupe could see him film a scene in conversation with Marshall\u2019s Humphrey?<\/span><\/p>\n

A cross-over could even see the same plot referenced in both shows, offering fans a fun Easter egg or simply tie up loose ends in a satisfying way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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