Kris Marshall has hinted that the upcoming fourth series of BBC's Beyond Paradise will be packed with 'drama', including a nautical storyline early in the season. The actor, who reprises his role as DI Humphrey Goodman in the spin-off of Death in Paradise, appeared on The One Show alongside co-star Dylan Llewellyn to discuss what fans can expect.
Marshall revealed that following Humphrey's wedding to Martha (Sally Bretton) in the Christmas special, the 'will-they-won't-they' tension is resolved, but new challenges await. 'There's a lot more dramas following him,' he said, teasing 'a rather nautical drama that occurs pretty much at the beginning of season four'. He added: 'Drama is not too far away with Humphrey!'
When asked about his favourite crime from the new episodes, Marshall highlighted a case involving mermaids. 'We have got a wonderful episode this season about mermaids. So obviously that invariably involves a lot of water,' he said. Llewellyn, who plays Constable Kelby Hartford, revealed that the new series features folklore, treasure maps, and 'Dark Morris dancing'.
Llewellyn also described his character getting physically immersed in the action, recalling a scene where he was 'falling about in like a muddy dock area' and needed multiple showers to remove the seaweed smell. Marshall interjected: 'That is one of the funniest things I've ever seen, honestly. I mean, he is hilarious.'
The new series of Beyond Paradise begins at 8pm on BBC One on Friday, March 27.
