Return to Paradise: Anna Samson previews new series
Return to Paradise, a fresh take on the Death in Paradise format, is set in Australia - but when will it premiere?
Death In Paradise's first spin-off, Beyond Paradise, saw Kris Marshall return as DI Humphrey Goodman, taking up detective duties in Martha's (portrayed by Sally Bretton) childhood town in Devon.
Now, another spin-off is coming, featuring London Metropolitan police officer DI Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson), who is compelled to return to her Australian homeland. However, not everyone is thrilled about her return.
Return to Paradise release date
The first trailer for the new series was released this summer, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its debut.
Fortunately, the wait is nearly over, with Return to Paradise premiering on Friday, November 22, at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Return to Paradise cast
Home And Away's Mia Anderson actress Anna Samson takes the lead role as DI Mackenzie Clarke.
She has also appeared in Winners and Losers, Dead Lucky and Wake in Fright, among others.
Colin From Accounts and Austin actor and presenter Tai Hara plays Mackenzie's ex-fiancee Glenn, whom she left at the altar, while Ted Lasso star Lloyd Griffith portrays DS Colin Cartwright.
Other cast members include Wentworth's Celia Ireland, Total Control's Catherine McClements and Gold Diggers' Aaron McGrath.
Death In Paradise's Ardal O'Hanlon will also be gracing the screen as DI Jack Mooney, Mackenzie's boss back in London.
Return to Paradise episode count
Return to Paradise is set to comprise of six episodes with the entire box set available to watch from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
For those who prefer not to binge-watch the series, a single episode will be released weekly on BBC One every Friday at 8pm.
While the show is only just premiering in the UK, viewers in Australia had the pleasure of watching the drama back in September when it debuted on ABC and can now be streamed on ABC iview.
Return to Paradise premieres at 8pm on Friday, November 22, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
