Details about Death in Paradise's latest Christmas special have been released by the BBC, including an earlier-than-usual release date.
The crime-comedy series has been airing since 2011 and has had a festive special every year since 2021.
Taking place on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie, DI Mervin Wilson (played by Don Gilet) and his team will have to solve yet another complicated murder case.
A synopsis for the episode shares: "When the patriarch of one of Britain’s most famous families is murdered on their private Saint Marie island, the Pendleford dynasty is thrust firmly into the spotlight – and under suspicion.
"The police team must pick through a combustible mix of family tensions, bitter rivalries and carefully buried secrets - and everyone has something to hide.
"As festive cheer curdles into suspicion and Seb and Mattie follow a crucial lead, a shocking connection to the past emerges.
"Can Mervin and the team unmask the killer before they strike again?"
Although the episode will be broadcast on TV around the festive season (with a date yet to be confirmed), viewers will be able to watch it on BBC iPlayer a lot earlier.
When will Death in Paradise's 2026 Christmas special be available to watch?
Viewers will be able to watch the 2026 Christmas special on Friday, November 27 on BBC iPlayer.
This is the first time that a festive episode has been available to watch a few weeks in advance of its air date on TV.
Death in Paradise Christmas episode 2026 cast list
Ahead of the festive episode airing, the cast list has been revealed for the episode, with usual regulars returning in:
- Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson
- Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas
- Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson
- Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Officer Sebastian Rose
- Catherine Garton as Sergeant Mattie Fletcher
- Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey
Meanwhile, some of the guest stars include:
- Charlie Higson (The Fast Show)
- Caroline Catz (Doc Martin)
- Freddie Meredith (Such Brave Girls)
- Shaun Dooley (Misfits)
- Anneika Rose (Line of Duty)
- Ene Frost (The Winter King)
- Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street)
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Where is Death in Paradise filmed?
Death in Paradise is filmed on the French archipelago of Guadeloupe, mainly in the village of Deshaies, which doubles for the town of Honoré.
The Presbytery attached to the church of St Peter and St Paul in Deshaies is used for Saint Marie's police station.
Meanwhile, Le Madras cajun and creole restaurant on Rue de La Vague Bleue promenade is used for Catherine's beachfront bar.
Are you looking forward to Death in Paradise's next Christmas special? Let us know in the comments.
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