A former Emmerdale star is set to appear in the latest episode of Beyond Paradise, leaving fans astonished by her transformed appearance. The BBC crime drama returns with a new mysterious instalment on Friday, April 24, as detectives Humphrey and Esther stumble upon an unusual discovery that sparks conflict.
The Mysterious Green Man
The detectives are baffled when a dog walker leads them to a man painted green and bound with ivy. As they investigate the enigma of a mythical Green Man, the team uncovers an off-grid community living off the land, whose homes are under threat. Tensions escalate between city developers and the makeshift community, with the Green Man image recurring at crime scenes.
Elaine Claxton's Role
In the upcoming episode, Elaine Claxton portrays Mavis, accompanied by her dog Honey. Soap enthusiasts may recognise her as Martha Pierce from Emmerdale. Claxton's character, Martha, first appeared in April 2017 as the estranged mother of villain Pierce Harris. Her arrival disrupted Pierce's wedding to Rhona Goskirk, exposing his lies about family invitations. Martha hinted at a past mistake by Pierce, who later raped Rhona. She stood by her son before departing after three months.
Career Beyond Emmerdale
Claxton's extensive television career includes roles in The Bill, EastEnders, Waking the Dead, Bad Girls, Wire in the Blood, Doc Martin, Delicious, and most recently Black Mirror. Catch her as Mavis in Beyond Paradise on Friday at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Emmerdale airs weekdays on ITV and ITVX, while Beyond Paradise continues Fridays on BBC One and iPlayer.
