BBC Beyond Paradise pays emotional tribute to ‘friend and colleague’ at end of episode
Beyond Paradise ended series four episode one with an emotional tribute to a 'friend and colleague'
Beyond Paradise ended series four episode one with an emotional tribute to a ‘friend and colleague’(Image: BBC)
Beyond Paradise aired an emotional tribute to a ‘friend and colleague’ at the end of series four episode one.
As the BBC episode came to an end, a moving tribute appeared on screen which read: “Dedicated with love to our friend and colleague. Danielle Scott-Haughton. May 1989 – January 2026.”
The devastating news of Death In Paradise and Beyond Paradise’s commissioning editor Danielle’s death aged just 37 was announced earlier this year in January.
Danielle’s sad death was first announced by The British Blacklist before being confirmed on Death in Paradise’s official Instagram page in a heartbreaking tribute.
The tribute read: “We are heartbroken to share the passing of Danielle Scott-Haughton, a brilliant BBC Commissioning Editor, producer, and a cherished friend of The British Blacklist and the wider Black British creative community.
Beyond Paradise aired an emotional tribute to a ‘friend and colleague’ at the end of series four episode one(Image: BBC)
“Danielle truly showed up. In action, care, and belief. She was a steadfast supporter of Black creatives, Black stories, and Black-led platforms, always believing our stories deserved space, scale, and respect.”
BBC’s Director of Drama, Lindsay Salt, and chief content officer, Kate Phillips, also paid tribute to Danielle, saying: “For those of you who knew Dani, you will understand just how extraordinary and special she was – full of joy for her job, super smart, deeply committed, bursting with integrity and a hugely talented commissioner who cared passionately about the work and every single person behind it.
“She lit up every room she walked into, and infused the drama team with positivity, kindness and the most infectious, warm energy.”
Death in Paradise also released an emotional tribute on their official show Instagram.
It read: “We were devastated to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Danielle Scott-Haughton. Dani was the BBC Commissioning Editor for Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise and was a passionate champion of both shows, as well as every programme she worked on.
BBC Commissioning Editor Danielle Scott-Haughton tragically passed away aged 37(Image: Instagram )
Death in Paradise released an emotional tribute on their official show Instagram(Image: Instagram )
“It is impossible to put into words the energy and joy she brought with her each time she visited our shoots, or the wonderful collaboration of working with her. Her enthusiasm, positivity and determination not only to make every project as good as it could be, but also to take care of the people and world around her, was infectious and inspiring.
“We will all miss her enormously. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult and very sad time.”
In her role as Commissioning Editor, Drama at the BBC, she played a pivotal part in the creation of many cherished programmes, including EastEnders, Just Act Normal, Death in Paradise, and Beyond Paradise, where she served as executive producer on the BBC’s contribution.
