Beyond Paradise: Is there a series three after the 2024 Christmas special?
Beyond Paradise has returned to our screens with a holiday special, and fans can look forward to a third season of the beloved BBC series coming in 2025.
A holiday journey to the imaginary town of Shipton Abbott guarantees an otherworldly adventure in this year's Beyond Paradise Christmas special.
The well-known BBC One crime show is returning for a special holiday episode that will include the spirit of Christmases from years gone by.
Kris Marshall, who plays DI Humphrey Goodman, mentioned, "Humphrey keeps an open mind and is always ready to take on a challenge."
"He has a passion for unique situations – anything that stands out from the usual, whether it involves spirits or simply something bizarre."
"He loves diving into these mysteries and dissecting them."
As if that weren't exciting enough for fans of the Death in Paradise spin-off, a third season of the show is set to air in 2025.
Is A Third Season Of Beyond Paradise Coming?
Fans will be happy to know that a new third season of Beyond Paradise is set to premiere in April 2025.
The latest series promised to present the Shipton Abbott team with even more captivating challenges to tackle.
Humphrey and Martha, who almost got married in the last season, are still on their path of fostering.
Tim Key, the executive producer, expressed his excitement: "We're thrilled to return to the stunning South West region, working on what is expected to be our best series so far, filled with intrigue, unexpected twists, challenges, and plenty of emotional depth."
"We really enjoy putting on the show, and the feedback from the audience has been amazing. We're especially thrilled to have Jamie Bamber return to Shipton Abbott, and we can’t wait for everyone to see all the exciting things we’ve been working on."
With the picturesque countryside and coastline of Devon and Cornwall serving as a setting, the latest cases will feature a body discovered in a river at the county line, a poisoning involving a box of chocolates, a longstanding rivalry among farmers, and a situation involving spiking on the water.
Outside the confines of the police station, Martha and Humphrey face surprising obstacles in their roles as foster parents. Additionally, the return of Martha's former boyfriend, Archie, adds an unforeseen complication to their situation.
Esther faces an unexpected situation in her personal life, while a health issue concerning Anne brings back difficult memories. Meanwhile, Kelby begins a path of self-discovery and growth.
When Is The BBC1 Christmas Special Airing?
The Christmas special of Beyond Paradise will be broadcast on BBC One on Friday, December 27th.
The hour-long episode takes a joyful dive into the realm of the supernatural.
When a man who has lost his wife begins to encounter her ghost, Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman and his team are brought in to look into the matter.
If you're looking to catch up on the show, you can find it on BBC iPlayer.
Who's Returning For Season Three?
Leading the third series will be Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman, with the capable support of Detective Sergeant Esther Williams and Police Constable Kelby Hartford.
DI Goodman's fiancée, Martha Lloyd, will be by his side as they embark on their journey of fostering together as a couple.
Kris Marshall takes the spotlight as DI Humphrey Goodman, who has departed from the island of Saint Marie to join his fiancée Martha in her hometown of Shipton Abbott, located in Devon, in the series Beyond Paradise.
At 51 years old, Marshall is well-acquainted with holiday specials, having played a role in the beloved 2003 film Love Actually.
However, his significant breakthrough came when he played Nick Harper in the BBC comedy series My Family.
He made his debut as Detective Inspector Goodman in 2013 in the popular show Death in Paradise. After leaving the role in 2017, he was succeeded by Ardal O'Hanlon. A spin-off series titled Beyond Paradise premiered in 2023.
Sally Bretton plays the role of Martha Lloyd, who is the fiancée of DI Goodman in the series Beyond Paradise.
Bretton, 44, gained popularity from her role as Kim Alabaster in the comedy series Green Wing.
Since 2007, she has portrayed the character Lucy Adams in the popular sitcom Not Going Out, which has been on the air for many years.
Her latest role was as Zoe Dalton in the Channel 5 suspense series The Au Pair.
Zhara Ahmadi portrays DS Esther Williams and is set to return for the third season of Beyond Paradise.
Ahmadi, 42, is widely recognized for her role as the original Shabnam Masood in the soap opera EastEnders.
She played the role of Sinem in the BBC comedy series Count Arthur Strong and portrayed Clare Itani in the American show Berlin Station.
Prior to her role in Beyond Paradise, she was featured as Daisy Anderson in the original series of Death in Paradise.
Dylan Llewellyn is set to reprise his role as PC Kelby Hartford at the Shipton Abbott station in the upcoming third season of Beyond Paradise.
At 32 years old, Llewellyn gained popularity for his role as Martin "Jono" Johnson in the soap opera Hollyoaks.
Between 2018 and 2022, he portrayed the character James Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls.
Since 2022, he has taken on the role of Jack in the Channel 4 show Big Boys.
The lineup for the new series will also feature:
