Beloved BBC star 'returns' to Beyond Paradise after shock exit

Beyond Paradise star Kris Marshall has cryptically teased the return of a beloved character from season one ahead of the next chapter in the BBC crime series. The spin-off show to Death In Paradise sees DI Humphrey Goodman (played by Kris Marshall) start a new life in the fictional Devonshire town of Shipton Abbott, where he turns his attention to the mysteries and local misdeeds in the area.

Beyond Paradise features a host of guest stars as each episode follows case by case scenarios, but an upcoming episode sounds very much like it will bring a former favourite back into the fold.

During a recent appearance on BBC's Morning Live, Kris hinted: "We are welcoming back a very well-loved character from season 1, I can tell you that.

We've been doing some scenes with him today."

He declined to reveal the identity of the mystery actor, but Kris did declare it a "massive spoiler" that "it's a 'he'".

Fans have been speculating the possible contenders for a potential show return including Phil Daniels, who played fisherman Marvellous Harris, and Rufus Jones, who appeared as art dealer Terrence Witham.

Addressing the character's return, Kris added: Phil doing a Devon accent as well... We all know Phil Daniels' voice from everything so it was incredible to work with him as well."

Beyond Paradise season 4 is coming soon to BBC One and iPlayer