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French production company Pernel Media is known for its factual TV output, from Legends of the Pharaohs, Ancient Superstructures and Rise of the Vikings to Ghettos in the Holocaust, Secret Gardens of Pompeii and The Real War of Thrones. Now, the Paris- and London-headquartered company is gearing up for a push into the traditional drama space with the launch of The Au Pair, starring Netflix’s Lupin actress Ludmilla Makowski and British screen icon David Suchet, famous for portraying Hercule Poirot, on Paramount Global’s Channel 5 in the U.K. in the coming weeks.

Pernel’s first drama sees Suchet, in his first TV role in years, play George, a diabetic man who moves next door to his daughter Zoe Dalton, portrayed by Sally Bretton (Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise). Zoe seems to have it all, including a successful husband in Chris, played by Kenny Doughty (Vera, Stella). But...

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The Pitt is a medical drama series created by R. Scott Gemmill. The Max series is set in the emergency room at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital and follows a group of doctors and nurses working an extremely tense 15-hour shift. The Pitt stars Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine Lanasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez. So, if you loved the medical drama, compelling storylines, and complex characters, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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On Friday 27 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts Beyond Paradise!

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The upcoming episode of “Beyond Paradise” brings a chilling twist to the story. While at home watching family videos, Bob experiences an unexpected and eerie visit from the ghost of his late wife, Linda. Her appearance is unsettling, and she comes with a haunting demand that raises more questions than answers. As if that wasn’t enough, a second strange encounter occurs, this time involving mysterious writing on a mirror.

The unsettling events prompt Bob to call in Humphrey and his team to investigate. As the team looks into these eerie happenings, they must uncover the truth behind Linda’s ghostly visits and the cryptic message left behind. This episode promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the team works to unravel a mystery that mixes the supernatural with the unknown. Tune in to BBC One...

Death In Paradise spin-off Return To Paradise will air on BBC One this month, it’s now been announced. More details here.

We are only a few weeks away from the introduction of Don Gilet as the new Di on Death In Paradise. A Christmas special will air in December, followed by the 14th series in 2025. Spin-off Beyond Paradise, starring Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton, is also returning for a Christmas special, followed by the third series.

But! Are you following this? There’s another show too. The second spin-off is Return To Paradise.

According to the BBC, the synopsis reads as follows (make a cup of tea – it’s quite long):

Return to Paradise follows Di Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson), an Australian ex-pat who’s made a name for herself in London’s Metropolitan Police for cracking uncrackable murder cases. When she is accused of tampering with evidence,...

Beyond Paradise season 3 has been announced and news about the cast, story, and more has been slowly rolling out since. The first of two spinoffs of the BBC One comedy crime series Death in Paradise, the other being Return to Paradise, Beyond Paradise premiered in February 2023, with season 2 coming a year later, in April 2024. Like its parent show, Beyond Paradise is a highly underrated British detective TV show with a similar tone and style to Death in Paradise and even has a returning face.

Despite not being filmed in the same tropical locale as Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise has Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) back on the case. Di Goodman starred in Death in Paradise from season 3 to season 6, before leaving to go back to London to live with his girlfriend Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton). Humphrey joins the local coastal police force near Devon, bringing a new approach to the stagnated department.

Exclusive: Homecoming and The Beach star Virginie Ledoyen has boarded Channel 5 series The Au Pair opposite David Suchet.

The Cesar-nominated French actress will play a whistleblower in the thriller, whose pivotal role kicks off in the opening scene and spans the rest of the show.

From Pernel Media and MK1 Studios, The Au Pair follows Zoe Dalton (Sally Bretton), who seems to have it all, including successful husband Chris (Kenny Doughty). When she hires an au pair, Sandrine (Ludmilla Makowski), the beguiling young French woman triggers an unsettling shift in the household as instincts and suspicions arise, hinting at hidden agendas.

The show for the Paramount UK network is Poirot icon Suchet’s first TV role for six years and he plays George, Zoe’s diabetic father who moves next door.

Having been Cesar-nominated for 1995’s A Single Girl, Ledoyen achieved international fame opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach,...

Filming has begun for season three of Beyond Paradise, which the BBC renewed in April. The drama series is released by the Britbox streaming service for US viewers.

Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi, Dylan Llewellyn, Felicity Montagu, and Barbara Flynn star in the series, which is a spin-off of Death in Paradise. The story follows Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman (Marshall) as he moves to the hometown of his wife and joins the small town’s police department.

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The cameras are rolling on the eagerly anticipated third season of BritBox’s hit crime drama Beyond Paradise. Co-commissioned with the BBC, the new season will deliver more intriguing puzzles for the beloved Shipton Abbott team to solve.

Fans will also be thrilled to reunite with Humphrey and Martha, who nearly tied the knot last series, as they continue their heartfelt fostering journey.

Beyond Paradise Season 3 will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harrison as Cs Charlie Woods, and Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams.

Jamie Bamber will also reprise his role as the charming Archie Hughes who is back following his departure from Shipton Abbott at the end of series one.

Set against the idyllic backdrops of Devon and Cornwall,...

Exclusive: David Suchet has landed his first TV acting gig in several years with a Channel 5 series titled The Au Pair opposite Lupin star Ludmilla Makowski.

The iconic British actor, who played Hercule Poirot in 70 Agatha Christie adaptations over 25 years, will play George, a diabetic father who moves next door to daughter Zoe Dalton (Sally Bretton). Zoe seems to have it all, including successful husband Chris (Kenny Doughty), but when she hires an au pair, Sandrine (Makowski), the beguiling young French woman triggers an unsettling shift in the household as instincts and suspicions arise, hinting at hidden agendas.

The show “delves deep into the complexities of family, trust and hidden truths, against the backdrop of the picturesque British countryside,” according to Channel 5. It is penned by Michael Foott (Desperate Measures) and Andy Bayliss (The Good Ship Murder), and directed by Oonagh Kearney (Vardy V Rooney).

The role is Suchet...

Kris Marshall will continue to fight crime in a Christmas special and third series of Beyond Paradise. More details here.

When Robert Thorogood pitched his idea about police drama set in the Caribbean, he could scarcely have imagined the gargantuan hit it would become. Death In Paradise recently broadcast its 13th series, with Ralf Little departing. His replacement has not yet been revealed.

The huge success of the series led to a spin-off, Beyond Paradise. Developed by Thorogood and Hustle creator Tony Jordan, Kris Marshall reprises the role of Humphrey Goodman, who solves crimes in the fictional town of Shipton Abbott, near Devon, as he attempts to juggle his job with his relationship with Martha, played by Not Going Out star Sally Bretton

It is rare for a spin-off to equal the success of its parent show, but since it launched in 2023, Beyond Paradise has grown into one of the UK’s most popular dramas,...

Beyond Paradise has been renewed for a third season and a Christmas special has also been ordered by BBC in the UK. The series is released via the BritBox streaming service for US viewers.

Starring Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi, Dylan Llewellyn, Felicity Montagu, and Barbara Flynn, Beyond Paradise is a spin-off of the long-running Death in Paradise series. The story follows Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman (Marshall) after he and his fiancée (Bretton) move to her hometown and he joins the small town’s police force.

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Death In Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise is back for a second series, and here’s the trailer.

As Death In Paradise nears the end of its 13th series, the BBC is preparing to launch the second series of successful spin-off Beyond Paradise, the most watched new drama of last year

The new series will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harison as Cs Charlie Woods, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe, Eva Feiler as Lucy, Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Ryan, Amelia Vitale as Hannah. Also returning is Selwyn the Duck.

The official synopsis reads as follows:

Shipton Abbott continues to keep Di Humphrey Goodman and his team busy, with a baffling new crime each episode. From a death on a steam train to a missing teacher,...

Death In Paradise returns to our screens in February, and the BBC have released plot and cast details.

Death In Paradise has been one of the BBC’s most successful dramas in recent years. Created by Robert Thorogood in 2011, the show’s thirteenth series is about to hit our screens. It has seen Ben Miller, Kris Marshall, Ardal O’Hanlon and current detective Ralf Little solve a remarkably high number of murders for such a small Caribbean island.

Last year, Marshall’s character Humphrey Goodman starred in spin-off Beyond Paradise, which paired him with Not Going Out star Sally Bretton and relocated the action to Cornwall. Proving popular with viewers, it recently returned for a Christmas special and a second series will be broadcast this year.

A further spin off, entitled Return to Paradise was announced last year, with action taking place in Australia.

Death In Paradise itself is back for a new series,...

This Christmas Eve, BBC One brings a festive treat with “Not Going Out” at 10:00 Pm. In this special episode, the affable Lee pulls out all the stops to craft the perfect Christmas for his family, aligning with Lucy’s desire to embrace charity during the season. Their goodwill extends to inviting Wilfred, a lonely pensioner from a nearby care home, to share in their Christmas dinner.

However, the holiday spirit takes an unexpected turn as they learn that Wilfred is prohibited from consuming alcohol. Lee’s aspirations for the ideal Christmas face a hiccup, leading to comical situations and the trademark humor that “Not Going Out” is known for. As the family navigates the challenges of accommodating their non-drinking guest, viewers can anticipate a blend of laughter, heartwarming moments, and the quirky charm that defines the series. Tune in for a night of festive hilarity as Lee and the...

This Sunday on BBC One, prepare for an enthralling journey as “Beyond Paradise” unfolds its latest episode at 9:00 Pm. Humphrey, the once laid-back paradise seeker, takes a turn in his pursuit of a quieter life. Having left the tropical haven behind, he now finds himself in the heart of fiancée Martha’s hometown, embracing the role of a Detective Inspector. However, the tranquility he sought might prove elusive as he confronts the challenges of a town grappling with a high crime rate.

In this gripping episode, viewers will witness Humphrey navigating the complexities of law enforcement in an unexpected setting. The juxtaposition of paradise-seeking and crime-fighting adds a fascinating layer to the storyline. As the plot unfolds, audiences can anticipate a blend of mystery, drama, and perhaps a few surprises that come with Humphrey’s new professional venture. “Beyond Paradise” promises a compelling narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats,...

Warning: This contains spoilers for Not Going Out

Back in 2015, during a BBC Breakfast interview about series seven of Not Going Out, presenter Bill Turnbull asked Lee Mack: “Did you ever imagine when you first got that pilot that you’d get seven series?”

“I didn’t think we’d even get a series,” Mack answers incredulously, explaining that even going from script to a pilot episode felt like “the biggest hurdle”.

And yet, eight years later (17 since the show began in 2006), Not Going Out has now almost doubled its series from seven to 13, still regularly pulling in audiences of over four million, with the newest series arriving on BBC One on Friday 23rd June at 9pm. As ever, the show will focus on Lee Mack as a fictionalised version of himself, alongside his landlady-turned-wife and sparring partner Lucy, and their eventful and often farcical life together.

Series 13 will...

Following on from the hugely popular BBC series Death in Paradise, comes the new spin-off, Beyond Paradise, where we swap the golden beaches of the Caribbean for…. Devon. The returning character is fan favourite, the detective Humphrey Goodman, and we had the pleasure in taking part in a junket where we got to speak to Kris Marshall, who plays the role, alongside his on-screen partner Sally Bretton, and mother-in-law Barbara Flynn.

But it wouldn’t be a spin-off without a host of new characters, and we also spoke to Dylan Llewellyn and Felicity Montagu. We not only discussed their new roles, but two of their more memorable from other shows, as Llewellyn firstly tells us what it meant to him to hear that Martin Scorsese is a Derry Girls fan, while Montagu talks about the iconic role of Lynn Benfield from I’m Alan Partridge, as she tells us whether...

The universe of the globally popular “Death in Paradise” series is being expanded with new show “Beyond Paradise.”

The new series follows characters who have moved from sunny Saint Marie to rural Britain. Co-commissioned by BBC One and BritBox International, and reuniting Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton in the lead roles, the six-part “Beyond Paradise,” created by Tony Jordan and Robert Thorogood, will be produced by Red Planet Pictures.

Executive chair of Red Planet, Jordan, will act as showrunner and executive producer alongside Tim Key and Belinda Campbell, and Diederick Santer and Tommy Bulfin will executive produce for BritBox International and BBC respectively. BBC Studios will handle international distribution. The series is produced by Lindsay Hughes and directed by Sandy Johnson. Filming will start on location in the U.K. later this year.

The deal is part of a slate with U.K. broadcasters BBC and ITV unveiled by BritBox...

Keith Allen and Jill Halfpenny are heading to Guadeloupe for the upcoming series of Death In Paradise.

Not Going Out star Sally Bretton will also join them in the lighthearted crime drama's fifth series next year.

Other guest stars for series five include Paul Nicholls (EastEnders), Emma Rigby (Hollyoaks) and Heida Reed (Poldark), Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey) and Neve McIntosh (Doctor Who).

They'll join the likes of Kris Marshall, Danny John-Jules and Joséphine Jobert in the drama, which focuses on the criminal investigations taking place on the Caribbean island of Saint-Marie.

Halfpenny said: "It was such a treat to dip into the world of Death in Paradise. One of the great joys of my job is being able to film with such strong talent and in such gorgeous locations - this year has taken me to Chichester, Guadeloupe and I will end it in Leeds! You can't ask for more variation than that!

Not Going Out has become quite the sleeper hit. Despite slipping under the radar somewhat, it has lasted seven series and a couple of Christmas specials.

Katy Wix, who plays the insanely ditzy Daisy in the BBC One sitcom, is hopeful that it will return for an eighth - and apparently there are talks happening.

"I think there are discussions in rooms going on, in the corridors of power at the BBC," she told Digital Spy. "So I'm waiting to hear myself, I suppose."

Creator Lee Mack stars in the comedy as Lee, a fictional version of himself, alongside his love interest and flatmate Lucy (Sally Bretton). Tim Vine left the show after five series as Lucy's brother Tim.

Speaking about the sitcom's lasting power and continued popularity, she said: "What's really lovely about it is it's always such a warm response from members of the public and stuff. It could be Twitter,...

Stand Up to Cancer: Channel 4, 7pm

This live event is the culmination of two months worth of fundraising and a fortnight's programming. It will be hosted by the likes of Davina McCall, Alan Carr and Dr. Christian Jessen.

Tonight will include a star-studded cast of celebrities and researchers all unified under the banner of combating cancer, with sketches featuring Taylor Swift and Jamie Oliver, the cast of Men Behaving Badly, Andy Murray and Richard Ayoade - plus a Celebrity Gogglebox special.

Not Going Out: BBC One, 9.30pm

Lee Mack and Sally Bretton reprise their roles in the long-running series as Lee and Lucy, the insufferable slacker and tolerant landlady.

Tonight's episode covers a typical comedic conundrum the pair find themselves in, as Lucy has her handbag stolen in front of Lee and he subsequently endeavours to prove his masculinity.

A League of Their Own: Sky1, 9pm...

Not Going Out will return for its seventh series next month.

BBC One has confirmed that the new series of the channel's current longest-running sitcom will launch on Friday, October 17.

Lee Mack and Sally Bretton will return as Lee and Lucy in the 10-part series, along with Katy Wix as Daisy and Bobby Ball as Lee's dad.

Hugh Dennis and Abigail Cruttenden join the cast as new neighbours Toby and Anna, who soon struggle to deal with sharing a building with Lee and Lucy.

During the series, Lee and Daisy appear on the quiz show Pointless, while the Christmas season finale will finally reveal if Lucy and Lee will get together.

Mack will embark on a national stand-up tour in the autumn, playing 84 dates including eight shows at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Ricky Gervais has confirmed that The Office's David Brent will be heading to the big screen with his own movie, Life on the Road.

So as we anticipate what Brent has been up to since the end of the BBC hit comedy, here's what the cast have done since:

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais played the lead role as David Brent - the embarrassing, toe-curling and cringeworthy boss of company Wernham Hogg, devoid of self-awareness but poised with an unwavering love for the paper merchants he manages.

Gervais went on to create comedy Extras with Stephen Merchant, which was co-produced by the BBC and HBO and aired between 2005 and 2007. Gervais played ambitious actor Andy Millman, afflicted with a useless agent played by Merchant. Guest stars have included Patrick Stewart, Samuel L Jackson, Ben Stiller and Kate Winslet.

In 2009, Gervais starred in, wrote and directed his feature comedy debut The Invention of Lying.

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Lee Mack's Not Going Out returns to the BBC for its sixth series this evening, with an episode that proves there is life after Tim Vine...

The shadow of My Family hangs over the long-running British sitcom. It shouldn't do, but there's little getting around it: there's a perception that the longer a show goes on, the happier it is to rest on familiarity, rather than continuing to work hard at making people laugh. Granted, there are exceptions to the rule, but it's surely no coincidence that many of the most fondly remembered British situation comedies left the stage before they went stale. Even Only Fools And Horses, generally regarded - with some justification - as Britain's most warmly thought of long-running sitcom only had seven actual series, with the last few years of its run made up of specials. 

Which brings us to Not Going Out.

Happy Easter, everybody! Today may be the only day where you can get away with overdosing on wonderful, chocolatey things, but happily there's some equally delicious telly treats to enjoy, without guilt, over the entire week.

Yes, the next seven days sees not only the return of Game of Thrones and Jonathan Creek, but also the sure-to-be-thrilling conclusion of The Walking Dead's third season. And of course no Tube Talk rundown would be complete without a mention of the latest Doctor Who episode.

'The Rings of Akhaten' (Saturday, April 6 at 6.15pm on BBC One) sees the Doctor (Matt Smith) and new assistant Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) on a day trip with a dark twist when they go to check out a festival on the rings of a faraway planet.

Jonathan Creek: Monday (April 1) at 8.30pm on BBC One

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Not Going Out is to return to BBC One for a sixth series this April.

Lee Mack (Lee), Sally Bretton (Lucy) and Katy Wix (Daisy) will all return for the new episodes, though Tim Vine will not be back.

Wix recently told Digital Spy that the other cast members "did everything to persuade" Vine to return, but said that the comic had "his reasons" for moving on.

Bobby Ball will make another appearance in the new series of Not Going Out as Lee's trouble-making father, while other storylines will include a jealous Lee fighting for Lucy's attention when she reunites with her first love, and Lee, Lucy and Daisy getting stuck in a cable car on an Eastern European skiing trip.

Not Going Out was originally cancelled after three years, but was later revived by the BBC, with a fifth and sixth series being ordered together after a fourth run attracted impressive ratings.

Lee Mack lost two stone because he was so worried about his naked scene on 'Not Going Out'. The 43-year-old comedian - who stars alongside Tim Vine, Sally Bretton and Katy Wix on the BBC One sitcom - ate mince and onions for breakfast for ''two months'' as part of his diet and got a spray tan until he felt comfortable enough with his nude look. He said: ''There are a few scenes where I had to strip naked, so I got a spray tan and lost two stone. I went on the Atkins diet for two months -- and...

Lee Mack lost two stone because he was so worried about his naked scene on 'Not Going Out'. The 43-year-old comedian - who stars alongside Tim Vine, Sally Bretton and Katy Wix on the BBC One sitcom - ate mince and onions for breakfast for ''two months'' as part of his diet and got a spray tan until he felt comfortable enough with his nude look. He said: ''There are a few scenes where I had to strip naked, so I got a spray tan and lost two stone. I went on the Atkins diet for two months -- and...