BBC confirms Death in Paradise to be replaced by two hit shows
Death in Paradise is over once again with fans having to wait until December for its Christmas special.
BBC confirms Death in Paradise replacement will be two hit shows(Image: BBC)
The BBC has confirmed it will broadcast not just one but two popular shows in Death in Paradise‘s slot this week.
Death in Paradise series 15 came to an end last week with DI Mervin Wilson (played by Don Gilet) getting acquainted with his cheeky niece Eloise Clarke (Avah Cotterell).
Viewers have since been questioning what will be shown instead in the beloved cosy crime drama’s time slot, with the BBC now revealing the return of two programmes.
This Friday (3 April) will see the comeback of long-running satirical news quiz Have I Got News For You, presented by actor and comedian Roy Wood Jr, at 9pm.
He will be accompanied by satirist and writer Armando Iannucci, journalist Anushka Asthana, as well as team captains journalist Ian Hislop and comedian Paul Merton.
Have I Got News For You with Paul Merton and Ian Hislop will return for a new series this week.(Image: BBC)
Following Have I Got News For You at 9.30pm, which would typically be halfway through a fresh Death in Paradise episode, comes the debut of sitcom The Young Offenders series five.
The Irish comedy-drama chronicles the misadventures of teenagers Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy) and Jock O’Keeffee (Chris Walley) who become entangled in petty crimes and unexpected romances.
The Young Offenders, which is adapted from the 2016 film of the same name, was originally inspired by real-life events, following one of the largest cocaine seizures in Irish history in 2007.
A small vessel encountered difficulties off the coast of Cork and as two men attempted to stay afloat, a staggering 1.5 tonnes of cocaine was subsequently recovered from the sea.
The Young Offenders season five will premiere on Friday, April 3, at 9.30pm on BBC One.(Image: BBC)
Since its premiere in 2018, fans have been unable to resist lauding the sitcom, with some dubbing it “Irish comedy at its finest”.
One viewer remarked: “An absolute gem. I loved the film but this is far better.”
They added: “Give them both a watch you won’t regret it!”
Another labelled it as “utter genius” before stating: “The best Irish comedy since Father Ted. It’s a must see.”
Another individual commented: “Hard not to binge! Every episode had me in stitches.”
They continued: “I’m not usually one for comedy but this show is gold.”
While another enthusiast contributed: “Just brilliant! What else can be said, loved it.”
