What time does Death in Paradise’s new series start? BBC schedule and full cast
Death in Paradise returns for a brand new series - with a fresh face! 🌴📺
- Death in Paradise is returning for a brand new series.
- Don Gilet is back as the latest eccentric British detective in Saint Marie.
- But when can you tune in for the newest episodes?
A brand new series of Death in Paradise is arriving just in time to banish the January Blues. Swap the grey skies for the sunshine and beaches of Saint Marie.
Having undergone a reinvention last year with the arrival of new British DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet), the show is back with another twist. There will be a ‘sassy’ new face around the police station in 2026.
But when can you tune in to Death in Paradise? Here’s all you need to know:
Death in Paradise adds new member to the team
Changes are afoot in Saint Marie this season, including a new face around the police station. Catherine Garton has joined the cast as Sergeant Mattie Fletcher.
Speaking about the role, Catherine said: “She's really fun to play. She's sassy, but she's like your big sister who will tell you what's what, but you can also come to her if you need to.
“You can have a laugh with her. She's very passionate about things, about her work and about the people that she grows to love, especially in the team. She’s also very determined, almost too determined sometimes…”
She continued: “She has something to prove to herself and to others and sometimes she can do that to her detriment, but it comes from a place of passion. They will see ups, downs and lots of sass!”
Teasing what to expect from this season’s new recruit, Don Gilet said: “There's definitely something of a rebel in Mattie. We haven't had that rebellious element, really. She's a bit younger, probably a similar age, give or take, to Officer Seb Rose, but she's seen a lot more.
“She’s a sergeant and she’s more experienced and is always on the front foot, whereas Seb is going through his rookie stripes. It’s great seeing how the two of them connect – there’s a nurturing side as well as a rebellious side. She’s a great addition to the team.”
Who is in the cast of Death in Paradise?
- Don Gilet - DI Mervin Wilson
- Don Warrington - Commissioner Selwyn Patterson
- Elizabeth Bourgine - Catherine Bordey
- Shantol Jackson - Detective Sergeant Naomi Thomas
- Shaquille Ali-Yebuah - Officer Sebastian Rose
- Catherine Garton - Sergeant Mattie Fletcher
- Daniel Ward - Solomon
What to expect from Death in Paradise this year?
As DI Mervin Wilson continues to adjust to life in Saint Marie, he and the police team must face a myriad of baffling cases. Whilst attempting to connect with his recently discovered half-brother Solomon, Mervin’s newfound familial happiness soon turns to frustration as he discovers the pair are not quite as similar as he hoped they might be.
Returning Commissioner Selwyn Patterson confronts the impact of his recent period of absence, and after some tough love from old friend Catherine Bordey, he’s determined to win back the trust of the island.
Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Naomi Thomas and Officer Sebastian Rose help new recruit Sergeant Mattie Fletcher settle into the fold, which might be easier said than done as shadows from her past begin to reveal themselves.
What time is Death in Paradise on TV today?
The brand new series of the beloved BBC show is set to return this evening (January 30). It is set to start at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
The preview for the episode, via Radio Times, reads: “The commissioner's return to the department is disrupted by a suspicious incident at Government House, in which a man has fallen from the roof to his death.
“It looks like a suicide, but DI Mervin Wilson suspects foul play. No one was on the roof with the victim when he fell and he'd locked the roof door behind him. Away from the investigation, Mervin is anxious to finally meet his half-brother Solomon, the other son of the mother he never knew.”