Everything we've learnt about Death in Paradise 2024 Christmas special from spoiler pics

Don Gilet on what to expect from new Death in Paradise detective

BBC viewers will be returning to sun-drenched Saint Marie, joining the police team and a new Detective Inspector for a festive feature-length Death in Paradise Christmas special this evening. Don Gilet is stepping into the shoes of Ralf Little, who departed at the end of the previous series.

Taking on the role of DI Mervin Wilson, he'll be teaming up with the usual cast members to solve a spate of Christmas-related murders. Sharing what is to come in the BBC drama, the broadcasters shared a synopsis of the special episode.

They wrote: "When holiday maker Stuart Fullwell (Marcus Brigstocke), fresh from performing karaoke dressed as Santa, is found shot dead on the beach by a young boy Ollie - son of Jamie (Jim Howick) - the Saint Marie police team kick into action.

"But with no Detective Inspector in place of the recently departed Neville Parker, are they capable of tackling such a big case?

"With the pressure mounting, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) is relieved to receive some encouraging news as he learns a British detective is holidaying on the island.

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There is a new DI in town in Death in Paradise (Image: BBC)

"Following a somewhat disappointing solo trip, DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) is aboard a flight back home to London ready to take off, though is informed by his boss that he’s to be seconded to Honoré, whether he likes it or not…"

Spoiler pictures have shown Gilet stepping into his role as they also saw the usual cast members returning. The cast includes Don Warrington as The Commissioner, Shantol Jackson as Naomi, Elizabeth Bourgine as Catherine, Ginny Holder as Darlene and Danny John-Jules as Dwayne.

However, one face is missing from the snaps. Regrettably, actress Jobert has already announced that she will not be reprising her role as Florence after her and Neville's exit from Saint Marie.

The much-anticipated Christmas special will be the episode that kicks off series 14 of the BBC drama, which will continue sometime in the New Year.

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BBC Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2024 full castDon Gilet as DI Mervin WilsonShantol Jackson as DS Naomi ThomasDanny John-Jules as Officer Dwayne MyersGinny Holder as Officer Darlene CurtisDon Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn PattersonElizabeth Bourgine as Catherine BordeyRam John Holder as Nelson MyersMarcus Brigstocke as Stuart FullwellJim Howick as Jamie BartonSteven Hartley as Tony HurstMichael Salami as Tyrus DemilleAngela Griffin as Tabitha ReedElizabeth Carling as Karla HammondDex Lee as Kenny SimmonsJoy Richardson as Brianna Clemetson

The Death in Paradise Christmas Special will be available to watch on iPlayer and BBC One from 8.30pm on Sunday December 22.



Everything we've learnt about Death in Paradise 2024 Christmas special from spoiler pics

Everything we've learnt about Death in Paradise 2024 Christmas special from spoiler pics

Everything we've learnt about Death in Paradise 2024 Christmas special from spoiler pics

Everything we've learnt about Death in Paradise 2024 Christmas special from spoiler pics
Everything we've learnt about Death in Paradise 2024 Christmas special from spoiler pics
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