Everything we know About Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2024: Mysteries, Fostering, and Surprises

The Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2024 is set to bring festive mystery and intrigue to Shipton Abbott, with DI Humphrey Goodman back on the case. As the "Paraverse" expands with Death in Paradise and the Aussie spin-off Return to Paradise, this holiday special promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats. 

After last year’s Christmas special left us eagerly awaiting more, this new episode is poised to dive into some truly eerie happenings, with Humphrey tackling a unique challenge involving a grieving widower and a missing Nativity figure.

Following the heartwarming yet mysterious events of last year's festive episode, this Christmas promises even more intrigue, with plenty of surprises in store. Humphrey and his fiancée Martha continue their journey into fostering, setting the stage for emotional moments alongside the crime-solving.

With everything from ghostly visions to a puzzling break-in, there's plenty to look forward to this holiday season. Curious about what twists and turns await? Keep reading to find out everything we know so far about this highly anticipated special. Don’t miss out—new updates are coming as soon as more details are revealed!

Release date & Where to Watch

The Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2024 will premiere on BBC One on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at 9 pm GMT. It will also be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.

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What is the plot of the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2024?

In the festive special, DI Humphrey Goodman and his team investigate a haunting when widower Bob Holland begins seeing the ghost of his late wife, Linda. Bob’s emotional turmoil intensifies as Linda's ghost demands he leave his home. With the support of his friend Anne, Bob tries to understand if his visions are a result of grief or something more sinister. 

Humphrey and DS Esther Williams take on the case, with Esther remaining skeptical while Humphrey embraces his first ghost investigation. Meanwhile, there’s a mystery brewing closer to home. Kelby and Margo are called in to solve a break-in at the local church, leaving the nativity scene incomplete just before Christmas services. Will Kelby crack the case in time to impress the Chief Superintendent?

Away from the station, Humphrey and Martha are fostering a teenager, Jaiden, who has trouble opening up. As the holidays approach, Martha struggles to connect with Jaiden, who is missing his little brother, while Humphrey remains busy with the investigation. Will Martha and Jaiden find a way to bond in time for Christmas?

The special promises both a festive ghost story and a heartfelt journey for the couple as they navigate their fostering challenges, all while the team unravels a spooky mystery. Could there be a surprise crossover with Return to Paradise? Fans will have to wait and see.

Who’s Starring in the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special?

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• Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman
• Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd
• Zahra Ahmadi (The Bay, Tracey Ullman's Show, EastEnders) as DS Esther Williams
• Felicity Montagu (This Time with Alan Partridge, Landscapers, Vanity Fair) as Margo Martins
• Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd
• Dylan Llewellyn (Big Boys, Derry Girls) as PC Kelby Hartford
• Mark Heap (The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin) as Bob Holland
• Seann Walsh (Bad Move) as Colin Bensted
• Rosalind Adler (The Nevers) as Linda Holland
• Tamla Kari (The Ipcress File) as Fiona Bensted
• Amalia Vitale (Big Mood) as Hannah Owen
• Austin Taylor (Doc Martin) as Jaiden
• Chizzy Akudolu (Criminal Record) as Reverend Kate
• Simon Nagra (D.I. Ray) as Marcus Dhillon
• Jade Harrison as Chief Supt Charlie Woods
• Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams
• Sami Amber (Dalgliesh) as Ben

Is There a Trailer for the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special?

Not yet, but we'll be sure to share it as soon as it's available.

Behind the Scenes

Created by Robert Thorogood and Tony Jordan, Beyond Paradise is a collaboration between the BBC and BritBox International, produced by Red Planet Pictures, a company within the Asacha Media Group, now part of Fremantle. Executive producers include Tony Jordan, Tim Key, and Belinda Campbell for Red Planet Pictures, Danielle Scott-Haughton for the BBC, and Robert Schildhouse and Stephen Nye for BritBox International.

The episode was written by Ian Jarvis, directed by Sandy Johnson, and produced by Lindsay Hughes.