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Death In Paradise cast: Who stars in season 11?

DI Neville Parker and DS Florence Cassell are back in season 11 of crime drama Death In Paradise.

While some familiar faces returned as the latest season hit our screens in January 2022, there has also been a brand new addition to the cast.

Who is in the cast of Death In Paradise season 11?

Ralf Little as DI Neville Parker

Detective Inspector Neville Parker returns as the main character.
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Detective Inspector Neville Parker returns as the main character.Credit: Getty

Ralf Little makes his return as Detective Inspector Neville Parker, a character he has played since the ninth season.

Neville took over from Detective Inspector Jack Mooney on a temporary basis and hated his time on the island but as the seasons went on, he grew to enjoy the island lifestyle of Saint Marie.

Ralf is best known for roles in British sitcoms The Royle Family and Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps as well as films such as 24 Hour Party People and Telstar: The Joe Meek Story.

Outside of acting, Ralf has played football for a few semi-professional teams including Maidstone United and Edgware Town.

Josephine Jobert as Florence Cassell

Will romance happen for Florence?
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Will romance happen for Florence?Credit: Dan Goldsmith Ltd

French actress and singer Josephine originally played Detective Sergeant Florence Cassell from season four to season eight of Death In Paradise.

Florence left Saint Marie at the end of season eight to move to Martinique but made a swift return in season 10 when a job opened up for her.

Since her return, Neville started to develop feelings for her, but it wasn't to be as she moved on again.

Death In Paradise was Josephine's first English-language role.

The 36-year-old has starred in a number of French TV series and films with her first being in comedy-drama Saint-Ex, nos années pension.

Don Warrington as Selwyn Patterson

The Commissioner carries on his role.
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The Commissioner carries on his role.Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Don has played Commissioner Selwyn Patterson since season one of the hit show.

Selwyn is Saint Marie's tough but lovable police commissioner, and as the seasons have progressed, has become a popular character among fans.

Don has had a long career both on TV and in the theatre. with notable roles in Rising Damp and Man Child.

He was awarded an MBE in the Queen's 2008 birthday honours.

Elizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey

Elizabeth (right) has been on the show from the beginning.
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Elizabeth (right) has been on the show from the beginning.Credit: BBC

Elizabeth's character Catherine Bordey has also been part of the show since it began.

Catherine first started out as the owner of a bar where the police team would often go but has since had a career path change.

She is the mother of Detective Sergeant Camille Bordey, portrayed by Sara Martins, who returned to the show in season 10 after leaving in season 4 to pursue a job in Paris.

In season six, Catherine ran for Mayor and was elected in the season finale.

Elizabeth is also French and had a long career in French TV shows and TV movies before joining Death In Paradise.

Tahj Miles as Marlon Pryce

Tahj Miles (right) was introduced in season 10.
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Tahj Miles (right) was introduced in season 10.Credit: BBC / Red Planet / Denis Guyenon

Marlon Pryce entered Death In Paradise during season 10, played by Tahj Miles.

To avoid going to prison for previous bad behaviour, Marlon joined the police force in Saint Marie as a trainee officer.

As the season goes on, he commits to reforming himself and becoming a better person.

Tahj is best known for his appearance in CBBC show Class Dismissed and for his role as Kendrick Manning in an episode of BBC show Small Axe.

Shantol Jackson as Naomi Thomas

Shantol is a newcomer to Death in Paradise.
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Shantol is a newcomer to Death in Paradise.Credit: PA

Naomi Thomas is a brand new character in season 11.

Played by Shantol Jackson, Naomi is an ambitious young sergeant who has been brought onto the Saint Marie police force.

We'll learn more about her new character as the new season continues.

Shantol's acting credits so far include roles in the 2018 films Sprinter and Yardie.

Ginny Holder as Darlene Curtis

Ginny appeared in Death In Paradise as Darlene back in 2018 as a love interest as Danny John Jules' character Dwayne Myers.

She returned in season 11 and it appears that Commissioner Patterson has a soft spot for her.

Ginny has appeared in FatherMotherSon alongside Richard Gere and Helen McCrory and appeared as DS Nadia Latif in The Capture in 2020.

She was a regular on Holby City as Thandie Abebe from 2007 until 2010.

When is Death In Paradise on the BBC?

Death In Paradise returned to our screens on January 7, 2022.

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Episodes will air at 9pm on Fridays on BBC One.

The season will comprise of eight episodes, with the season finale scheduled to air on February 25, 2022.

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