A BBC spokesperson confirmed today: “We are incredibly proud to have made two successful series of period drama The Paradise for BBC One. However, in order to make room for new dramas to come through, The Paradise won’t be returning.”

Series 2 concluded on BBC One in December.

Emun Elliott, who played John Moray in the show, exclusively told CultBox recently: “I think there is somewhere to go with the characters. I think you could develop it for another few series. I think the audience would certainly be there for another series. It doesn’t feel like it’s over yet for us…”

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