Inheritance – Sky thriller for Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Jonny Lee Miller

Sheldon Shepherd and Bel Powley also star in Inheritance.  Sky have announced a new five-part drama which looks at the legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean. The thriller comes from writer Karla Chrome (The Stranger, Screw), based on an original idea by Jefferson Bannis. Here’s the synopsis for Inheritance Claudia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), an ambitious young … >

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Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2024 – guests announced

It’s a Caribbean Christmas for Don Gilet as he takes over the lead role on Death in Paradise.  As St. Marie takes delivery of a new detective this Christmas, in the shape of Don Gilet’s DI Mervin Wilson, he’s going to need a case to investigate. Fortunately, the BBC have just released details of the … >

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Death in Paradise – first look at Don Gilet as the new Inspector

St. Marie welcomes Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson in the Death in Paradise Christmas Special.  As the nights draw in and the weather becomes chilly, eyes turn towards warmer climes. Yes, it’s that time of year where we start to look forward to solving crime in exotic locations. The drama begins this month with the … >

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Death in Paradise – Don Gilet announced as the show’s new lead

Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson will take up his Caribbean post this Christmas.  Since Ralf Little’s Neville Parker departed St. Marie for pastures new in March, we’ve been waiting to hear of his replacement. Now we have the answer – it’s Don Gilet. The Walsall born actor, best known for his role as Lucas Johnson on … >

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Death in Paradise Christmas 2023 guests announced

Patsy Kensit heads the cast bound for a festive trip to St. Marie this year.  Although Death in Paradise is gearing up for its 13th series, the show’s Christmas Specials still feel like a relatively novel idea. The upcoming festive season brings the third such episode, and the BBC have just announced the cast list. … >

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Death in Paradise – the BBC announce a Christmas Special for 2022 (updated)

The show reveals its festive cast additions, plus new faces for Series 12. (Updated 28/10/22): Familiar faces head to Saint Marie for Christmas this year. Although filmed in the spring, details of this year’s Death in Paradise Christmas Special have been tightly wrapped. Until now… Joining the cast for the show’s second festive outing are … >

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Death in Paradise Series 11 – story hints and guest stars

With another series of mysteries beginning in January, the BBC have revealed who’s coming to Saint Marie.  Hot on the heels of the show’s first Christmas Special this year, the BBC’s annual series of visits to the Caribbean is on the cards. Series 11 promises cases which feature a mid-air stabbing,  a golf course murder, … >

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Death in Paradise cast news as series 11 starts filming

BBC One announces Death in Paradise cast member as filming commences on series 11 The Death in Paradise cast sees a new member, following changes at the end of series 10. Rising star Shantol Jackson (Yardie, Sprinter) joins the cast as cameras start rolling on the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe. Shantol will play ambitious young … >

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