Let me start with an empty statement — Beyond Paradise series 2 was “better” than series 1. As I’ve said elsewhere, that’s pretty meaningless and at best subjective. That all needs qualifying, so carry on reading and I’ll explain what I liked. Familiarity didn’t breed contempt We know the characters from series 1 (and Christmas), but as part of putting them another series of crimes … Continue reading Beyond Paradise series 2 — some thoughts
After my nostalgic look at the Ben Miller series of Death in Paradise (in time for the latest series of Professor T), I naturally continued with the Kris Marshall years. Yes, it’s time for DI Humphrey Goodman, and a great chance to compare the character with Miller’s Richard Poole, and the Humphrey we now see in Beyond Paradise. I’ll take it series by series after … Continue reading Death in Paradise series 3-6 — some thoughts
While I prefer the scenery in Death in Paradise, I’m more than happy to while away an evening in Devon with Kris Marshall’s DI Humphrey Goodman. I expected to broadly enjoy series 2, but have been surprised at just how strong some of it has been. I wonder if it’s the show finding its own voice away from the parent, different writers / directors or … Continue reading Beyond Paradise series 2 — impressed so far
We’ve now got the date of Friday 22 March at 8 pm for series 2 of Beyond Paradise, as well as some first look pictures. The link even lists the bumper set of guests coming our way. As predicted, this is within March, and just overlaps with the finale of Death in Paradise (Sunday the 24th). I predicted a week later, assuming they’d not overlap. … Continue reading Beyond Paradise series 2 — date and first look pictures
Christmas Eve is the time to settle down and wrap those final presents, and what would be nicer than watching the first Beyond Paradise Christmas special? As the countdown to Christmas begins, residents of Shipton Abbott are left stunned as a string of bizarre burglaries occur overnight. When DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and DS Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi) investigate the break-ins, it soon becomes … Continue reading Beyond Paradise first Christmas special
The Beyond Paradise Christmas Special arrives this December (no specific date yet), and the BBC has released details of guest cast and plot. Kris Marshall (DI Humphrey Goodman), Sally Bretton (Martha Lloyd), Zahra Ahmadi (DS Esther Williams), Dylan Llewellyn (PC Kelby Hartford), Barbara Flynn (Anne Lloyd) and Felicity Montagu (Margo Martins) all return to Shipton Abbott alongside an exciting guest cast. Starring in this festive … Continue reading Beyond Paradise Christmas special details released
The BBC has revealed filming has started on the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special and also series 2. It seems both this series and Death in Paradise are on track for Christmas, as well as Call the Midwife. As to the plot of the forthcoming series, we learn: Shipton Abbott’s new detective inspector will be tasked with solving a shocking crime on a steam train, an … Continue reading Beyond Paradise — Christmas special and series 2 now filming
ITV has revealed its August highlights, and coming August 317 is Sanditon series 3. [UPDATED 12 Aug with correct date] They give the basics: Series three brings viewers back to the burgeoning seaside resort of Sanditon following the romances, friendships, and struggles of Charlotte (Rose Williams), Georgiana (Crystal Clarke), the Parker family and the Denhams. But will new visitors to the picturesque coastal town ruffle … Continue reading Sanditon series 3 comes to ITV this August
As the final episode ended, and the sun went down on Katherine’s Bar in St Marie (in the somewhat forced crossover ending), the BBC dropped the news (covered for CultBox) there would be a series 2 and a Christmas Special. They give some viewing data: One of the UK’s most popular dramas of the year so far, Beyond Paradise has attracted an audience of 8.7 … Continue reading Beyond Paradise series 1 — some thoughts
As the first series (I assume there will be more) of Beyond Paradise comes to a close, we learn DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) will make a surprise visit to the sun-soaked island of Saint Marie in the emotional series finale. So far, I’ve been enjoying this spin-off, which has carefully distanced itself from the Caribbean murder of the week formula, and added emotional backstory … Continue reading Back to Paradise for Kris Marshall
Beyond Paradise arrives next Friday (24 Feb 2023) and the BBC has just released an extensive media pack. Stuffed with interviews for all the main cast (including Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman and Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, we get a sense of what the show is about. While the scenery may be fabulous, we quickly learn it’s not just about murders, but a … Continue reading Get ready for Beyond Paradise
The BBC has released an official trailer for Beyond Paradise ahead of its arrival on the 24th (two weeks today!) It gives the beginning of a sense of the new characters, conflict of approach between Humphrey (Kris Marshall) and the team and plenty of scenery. So far, so Death in Paradise in Dorset. From what we see, it seems the episode will follow the usual … Continue reading Beyond Paradise official trailer
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