The hit Caribbean crime drama Death in Paradise returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for a new series, beginning with its milestone 100th episode. The episode sees Commissioner Selwyn Patterson celebrate 50 years of police service before facing a surprising enemy, while DI Neville Parker grapples with the aftermath of 'Sophie's' actions.
Other storylines include Officer Marlon Pryce confronting his future, DS Naomi Thomas enjoying a double date with Trainee Officer Darlene Curtis, and Catherine Bordey becoming embroiled in a murder case when an old friend is suspected. The series also features a deadly game of bingo, a poisoning at a cookery competition, a death during a blackout, and a mystifying murder in a lift.
Ralf Little, who plays DI Neville Parker, expressed astonishment at reaching the 100-episode milestone. He said, 'If I'm really honest, I was just hoping to get to the end of the first series and for everybody not to hate it. Everything after that was a bonus!' He added that being trusted with the legacy of the show feels like winning the lottery.
Little also teased Neville's emotional state, describing him as 'broken' and 'jaded' after his experience with Sophie, ready to give up on romance. Guest stars this series include Richard Fleeshman, Sean Maguire (returning from the first episode), Oscar winner Hayley Mills, and Pearce Quigley. Little praised Mills as 'the most gentle, professional, sweet, fun, funny, gregarious person' and a living legend.
