Once again, viewers can expect some \u201cmuch-needed escapism, compelling whodunnits and perplexing puzzles\u201d in the shiny new episodes, which will arrive in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWith its sparkling blend of mystery, humour and heart, Death in Paradise continues to delight the millions of us who make the return trip to Saint Marie with every sun-drenched episode,\u201d said Lindsay Salt, director of BBC drama. \u201cIt is a programme that goes from strength to strength, and I could not be happier that it will return.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Read on for everything you need to know about Death in Paradise season 13.<\/p>\n We expect season 13 to kick off in January 2024<\/strong>, as is tradition.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Every season, bar the first, has arrived at the start of the New Year.<\/p>\n There was a big question mark hanging over Neville Parker\u2019s future throughout season 12, but in the finale it was confirmed that he\u2019d be staying put on the island, which means Ralf Little<\/strong> will be back next season alongside:<\/p>\n And you can also expect plenty of guest stars, too. Season 12 welcomed Peep Show\u2019s Robert Webb<\/a> and Silent Witness star Genesis Lynea<\/a>, among others, so expect lots more where that came from.<\/p>\n As for Chelsea Edge, who played Sophie Chambers, her time on the show drew to a close after she was found guilty of murder, which she tried to pin on Neville<\/a>.<\/p>\n Neville and Sophie are no more after it emerged that she had targeted him to seek revenge<\/a> for her sister\u2019s imprisonment and subsequent death. So much for his happily ever after\u2026<\/p>\n \u201cI was really impressed with the ambition of the storyline,\u201d Little told RadioTimes.com<\/a>. \u201cAfter the 10-year mark, shows can rest on their laurels a bit or even run out of ideas. And actually, I think this series just keeps getting better and better and more and more ambitious.<\/p>\n \u201cSo my first thought was, \u2018What an amazing set of bold choices for the creative team to make.\u2019 I was delighted.\u201d<\/p>\nDeath in Paradise season 13 release date speculation: When will it air?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>Death in Paradise season 13 plot: What will happen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n