BBC kicks off filming for Death in Paradise season 10 – with DS Florence Cassell making epic return
THE BBC has kicked off filming for Death in Paradise season 10 - with DS Florence Cassell making an epic return.
Cast and crew have returned to the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe for the tenth anniversary series of the hit show, making it one of the first BBC single camera dramas to start filming since lockdown.
Ralf Little is returning as D.I. Neville Parker after joining the show midway through season nine, while Don Warrington, Tobi Bakare and Elizabeth Bourgine are all reprising their roles.
As well as the usual baffling murders, intriguing puzzles and famous guest stars, viewers can expect some huge surprises as the show celebrates a decade as one of the most loved British dramas – and these surprises begin with the return of D.S Florence Cassell, played by audience favourite Josephine Jobert.
Florence thinks she’s ready to get back to work after her fiancé’s death two years ago – but she hasn’t banked on her new boss, Neville. As she tries to understand his peculiarities, sparks are bound to fly.
Meanwhile, Neville soon realises he is existing in the Caribbean, rather than embracing life there.
With Florence’s help, he determines to seize the day and finds himself starting to reveal some of his secrets – including of a romantic nature.
But is Neville really built for a life in the tropics? And is a romantic relationship ever going to be possible for him?
While many familiar faces are returning, a new one is going to show up in season 10, as actor Tahj Miles joins the cast as 18-year-old petty criminal Marlon Pryce.
However, Ruby Patterson and DS Madeleine Dumas are both leaving the island after two years.
Executive Producer Tim Key said: “We are delighted to be able to start filming and can’t wait to celebrate our tenth series with our audience.
"It’s a joy to be working with Josephine Jobert again and we think the viewers will love watching her trying to get to grips with Neville.
"And we are very happy to welcome Tahj Miles to the show. Marlon is going to make real waves once he arrives in Saint Marie.
"We’ve got some real treats for our long-term viewers as the series progresses – including some major surprises and the possibility of another returning face or two.
"We are determined to make this our biggest and best series yet and can’t wait to take our viewers back to Saint Marie in 2021.”