Beyond Paradise series 3: when does it start on BBC? Date confirmed

• Kris Marshall is back for a third series of Beyond Paradise.
• The Death in Paradise spin-off will return at the end of March 2025.
• But what is the exact date it will be back?

Beyond Paradise will be inviting viewers back into the picturesque streets of Shipton Abbott. The BBC spin-off show has proved to be a hit since it debuted back in 2023.

Kris Marshall returned to the role of DI Humphrey Goodman, who first won the hearts of viewers on Death in Paradise. However he is now back on British soil, although he still has plenty of cases to solve.

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Eagle-eyed viewers have been told to watch out for a Beyond Paradise themed sketch during the Red Nose Day Comic Relief broadcast on the BBC today (March 21). But when will the show properly be back?

When does Beyond Paradise series 3 start?

The Death in Paradise spin-off will be returning for a third series on the BBC, it was previously announced. It followed the Christmas special which aired over the festive period at the end of 2024.

Beyond Paradise’s third series will start on Friday March 28. It will be broadcast on BBC One and will also be available on iPlayer - the previous episodes can be watched on it already.

What to expect from Beyond Paradise series 3?

The Shipton Abbott team will be having to work with a heated rival when series three begins - Cornwall. The BBC adds: “When a body is found in the river on the county border, Humphrey and Esther are thrown in the deep end, having to work alongside their Cornish counterparts.

“Things take a darker turn in the next case when Kelby’s friend receives threatening messages from an unknown source. With further mysteries including a puzzling chocolate box poisoning, a historic farming feud, a spiking at sea, and a devilish kidnapping, there’s plenty to keep the Shipton Abbott detectives on their toes.”

Away from the police station, Humphrey and Martha continue their fostering journey but the arrival of 9-year-old Rosie brings more challenges than they anticipated. Telling fans what to expect from the new season, Kris Marshall said: “What makes Beyond Paradise unique is its ability to be dramatic without being melodramatic.

“It’s a light-hearted crime drama that tackles serious, relatable issues without getting overly heavy. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and I think that’s one of the show’s greatest strengths.

“It’s fun, it’s touching, and it offers something for everyone. There’s plenty to look forward to in this series and beyond.”

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