Death in Paradise Confirms Two Christmas Specials and Two New Series

BBC confirms that Death in Paradise is returning with not one but two Christmas specials, alongside two brand‑new series, as the show continues to expand its festive footprint. This year’s Christmas specials are set to build on the show’s huge seasonal success, with fans already anticipating what Saint Marie has in store.

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DI Neville Parker Faces New Challenges

The current storyline follows DI Neville Parker as he navigates being deceived by his girlfriend and framed for murder — a dramatic setup that leads directly into this year’s festive episodes.

BBC Drama Praises the Show’s Continued Strength

Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama says:

“With its sparkling blend of mystery, humour and heart, Death In Paradise continues to delight the millions of us who make the return trip to Saint Marie with every sun-drenched episode. It is a programme that goes from strength to strength, and I could not be happier that it will return for another two series and specials on BBC One and iPlayer.”

Filming Continues in Guadeloupe

Filmed on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the series follows Saint Marie’s crime‑fighting team as they tackle complex and mysterious murder cases, joined each week by an impressive lineup of guest stars. This year’s Christmas specials are expected to feature new faces and fresh festive twists.

Producers Tease Big Plans for the Future

Tim Key, Executive Producer, Red Planet Pictures says:

“The response to series 12 has been incredible, so we’re delighted that we’ll be heading back to Guadeloupe for at least two more series! We’ve got an amazing and joyful Christmas special in store, and then series 13 begins with our 100th episode, so we’ve got plenty of surprises ready to celebrate that milestone. We’ve got huge plans for the future and can’t wait to get going again”.

Strong Festive Performance Continues

The show remains one of the BBC’s most reliable Christmas performers, with last year’s festive special drawing over 8 million viewers across BBC One and iPlayer. With two Christmas specials confirmed for this year, the franchise is set to deliver its biggest festive season yet.