The Christmas special of Beyond Paradise is set to air this Sunday, featuring a familiar face. Adrian Edmondson, previously seen in Death in Paradise, will portray David Haleton, a character suffering from dementia.
Kris Marshall’s character, Humphrey Goodman, will be confronted with his past when David arrives at the police station clutching a photograph of the detective.
Discussing the deeply personal case and its impact on his character, Kris revealed: “It’s such a personal story for Humphrey. A man turns up on his doorstep with a picture, and we’re not sure why, but it soon becomes a deeply touching story.”
He added: “I find it becomes especially personal because of the eventual reason as to why he has Humphrey’s photography – it’s a very Christmassy story that warms the cockles.”
Adrian Edmondson previously appeared in the first episode of series nine of Death in Paradise as Charles Crabtree, a mysterious witness to an attack, alongside Detective Jack Mooney, played by Ardal O’Hanlon, according to The Express.
Kris Marshall as Humphrey Goodman(Image: BBC)
Zahra Ahmadi, who portrays Humphrey’s partner, DS Esther Williams, in the BBC series, also praised the guest cast. She said: “Johnny Weldon, as Margo’s nephew, was great – he’s very funny, and it’s always fun to work with people who can make you laugh easily.”
She continued: “Every one of our festive special guest cast this year, Adrian Edmondson, James Lance, too, has really felt like a natural extension of the series – it was a joy to work with them all.”
The Christmas special will also feature the entrance of a “mystery guest” as Martha (Sally Bretton) orchestrates a surprise for Humphrey.
Adrian Edmondson also appeared in Death in Paradise(Image: BBC)
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The synopsis for the festive episode hints: “When Esther discovers a man on the steps of the Shipton Abbott police station with no memory, holding a photo of Humphrey, the team gets to work to uncover who the mysterious man is while balancing a flurry of festive cases.
“At the same time, with the help of Anne, Zoe, and a special guest, Martha races to pull off her secret plan while Kelby tries to help a mystery man trapped inside his snowman costume.
“But with an influx of unexpected visitors, a slew of holiday crimes to crack, and a heartwarming reunion on the line, can the team juggle it all and still be ready for a life-changing reveal?”
Beyond Paradise airs on Sunday at 9pm on BBC One.
