The hugely successful Beyond Paradise returns to our screens on March 28, and to mark this joyous occasion, we had the pleasure of speaking to its leading stars, Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton. We discuss their characters, and shooting on the beautiful locations on the South West Coast.
They talk about the strength of the protagonist, DCI Humphrey, and naturally, given the themes of a Cornish-Devon divide, we have to ask, and if we’re honest, finally settle the debate, on whether it’s cream or jam first on a scone.
Watch the full interview with Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton here:
Synopsis
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. As always, there’s plenty to keep the Shipton Abbott detectives on their toes. From a puzzling chocolate box poisoning to a historic farming feud to a spiking on the water.
Away from the police station, Humphrey and Martha continue their fostering journey. The arrival of 9-year-old Rosie brings more trials and tribulations than they imagined! An unexpected fling with a familiar face takes Esther outside of her comfort zone. Against her better judgment, the relationship starts to deepen but will Esther finally be able to commit? Meanwhile, a hospital visit for Anne brings back memories of her husband’s death. Not wanting to burden Martha, she keeps it to herself until an unlikely friendship blossoms.
After discovering the Chief Superintendent has a new boyfriend, Kelby decides it’s time to move on. On a mission to better himself personally and professionally he grows up and enters the world of online dating. As ever Margo remains the oracle of all knowledge – on hand to keep the team up to date on local legends, the latest gossip, and her own pearls of wisdom.
Beyond Paradise airs on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from Friday 28 March 2025.
