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Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Beyond Paradise star Sally Bretton returns to much-loved role after heartbreaking goodbye
BBC Beyond Paradise star Sally Bretton returns to much-loved role after heartbreaking goodbye Sally Bretton plays Martha Lloyd in Beyond Paradise Beyond Paradise's Sally Bretton is set to make her comeback in the hit BBC sitcom Not Going Out, starring alongside Lee Mack. The fan-favourite show, which features Lee as Lee and Sally as Lucy, is gearing up for its 14th season launch next month. Lee Mack, expressing his excitement about returning to the series, commented: "I am delighted that the BBC are once again showing such great support for studio sitcom." He also joked about the perks, adding: "It's a genre I've always loved, and to be able to be part of it myself for so many years is both a privilege and an excuse not to have to shop, as I always take the underpants they give me home." Jon Petrie, BBC's Director of Comedy, praised the show's longevity and Lee's comedic talents, saying: "'Not Going Out' is in rude health as it passes its centenary episode, and that's due to the incredible creativity of Lee Mack, who has the most amazing ability to pack a show full of jokes." Sally Bretton and Lee Mack in Not Going Out (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Article continues below He also teased upcoming developments: "We're excited for audiences to find out what the new chapter looks like for Lee and Lucy," reports the Express. Fans can expect a time leap for Lee and Lucy and a refreshed episode structure that focuses each plot within a 30-minute window. The season's teaser hints at adventure ahead: "Series 14 now rolls the story on several years again, with the couple moving away from their suburban 'empty nest' and finding plenty of time to focus on each other... what could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: quite a lot! )." Kris and Sally in Beyond Paradise (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Sally Bretton's character in Beyond Paradise faced emotional challenges earlier this year when the third series concluded, leaving Martha and Humphrey Goodman (played by Kris Marshall) in the throes of heartache. During the emotional farewell, Anne tenderly hugged Rosie, reminding her to "Take care of yourself, won't you?" Martha tearfully embraced Rosie, assuring her: "You're family now. So, if you ever need anything." Humphrey followed up with a supportive "Yes, anything at all," as Martha reiterated, "We are only a phone call away." Rosie's confusion about her feelings was met by Martha's reassurance: "Of course it is." Article continues below Acknowledging her mixed emotions, Rosie poignantly admitted: "That is how I feel, then," before parting ways with her foster family. Beyond Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Death in Paradise fans spot poignant Neville Parker tribute in spin-off Beyond Paradise
BBC Beyond Paradise viewers have spotted a subtle nod to Death in Paradise detective Neville Parker in the latest episode of the BBC One spin-off, which stars Kris Marshall Loyal followers of Beyond Paradise have caught a sly nod to Death in Paradise's beloved detective Neville Parker, played by Ralf Little, within the new spin-off's latest episode. The show is drawing to a close this Friday, with fans eagerly anticipating how the storylines for Humphrey Goodman (portrayed by Kris Marshall) and Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) will pan out. In the most recent airing, the former Saint Marie detective found himself entangled in a mishap involving skydiving. His original plan was to join Martha's mother, Anne (played by Barbara Flynn), but an unforeseen injury meant she couldn't jump, leaving Humphrey to go solo. Typically, the bumbling Humphrey didn't quite make the intended drop zone. Instead, his skydiving instructor got accidentally knocked out, resulting in Humphrey dangling precariously from a bridge via his parachute straps. This isn't new territory for the klutzy Humphrey; he experienced a comparable debacle in Beyond Paradise's premiere episode, where he found himself suspended from a tree instead, reports Devon Live. During this humour-filled escapade, sharp-eyed viewers remarked on an homage to the once skydive-fearing Neville Parker. On a Facebook fan group, one eagle-eyed enthusiast probed: "Was it me or was there a little nod to Neville Parker and his utter fear of skydiving with Humphrey taking on the task?" Echoing the catch, another affirmed: "Yes, partly that and partly just Humphrey being Humphrey. Remember the first time he met Esther? Stuck up that tree." A third fan quipped: "Hanging off Tamar Bridge." Ralf Little, famed for his role as Neville Parker in Death in Paradise, exited the series last year, with Don Gilet stepping in as the fresh-faced DI Mervin Wilson. Viewers will remember how Neville was petrified of practically everything on the island and had a diet strictly limited to chicken and chips. The fate of Beyond Paradise's third series hangs in the balance, but the teaser for this Friday's instalment reads: "When nurse Lucy vanishes on her way to work, suspicion falls on Josh Woods - Kelby's rival." It goes on: "However, after Josh receives a chilling voicemail, the team starts to suspect that something far more sinister is at play. In the recording, Lucy can be heard shouting 'devil'' followed by a beastly growl." The synopsis tantalises: "Could the legend of the Devil's Hump hold a vital clue to solving her disappearance? As the case intensifies, Humphrey finds himself torn between the personal and professional. "With Rosie's birthday fast approaching, he and Martha are determined to throw her the perfect party."
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Beyond Paradise fans spot tribute to Neville Parker in Humphrey Goodman scene
BBC Beyond Paradise fans have spotted a subtle tribute to Death In Paradise detective Neville Parker, played by Ralf Little, in the latest episode of the spin-off. The show is to set to finish up on Friday May 2 and viewers are eager to see how the narrative involving Humphrey Goodman, portrayed by Kris Marshall and Martha Lloyd, played by Sally Bretton will unfold. In the most recent episode of the series, the detective found himself in an awkward scenario while skydiving. He was supposed to be joined by Martha's mother, Anne, played by Barbara Flynn, but she was told at the last minute that she couldn't participate due to a previous injury. However, true to his character, Humphrey did not land where he was intended to. Instead, he knocked out his skydiving instructor by mistake and as a result ended up hanging from a bridge by his parachute. This is not the first time Humphrey has found himself in such a predicament on the BBC show . In fact, in the very first episode of Beyond Paradise, the detective ended up in a similarly uncomfortable situation, although on that occasion, he was hanging from a tree instead, Devon Live reports. During the amusing scene, one beady eyed fan spotted a reference to former detective Neville Parker. One fan questioned on a Facebook page: "Was it me or was there a little nod to Neville Parker and his utter fear of skydiving with Humphrey taking on the task?" Another BBC viewer chimed in: "Yes, partly that and partly just Humphrey being Humphrey. Remember the first time he met Esther? Stuck up that tree." A third viewer humorously added: "Hanging off Tamar Bridge." Ralf Little's character, Neville Parker left Death In Paradise last year and was replaced by Don Gilet who plays the new DI, Mervin Wilson. Long term fans will remember that Neville had a fear of everything on the island and would refuse to eat any bar chicken and chips. The ending for the third season of Beyond Paradise remains unclear but the synopsis for Friday's episode gives an idea of what will happen. It states: "When nurse Lucy vanishes on her way to work, suspicion falls on Josh Woods - Kelby's rival. "However, after Josh receives a chilling voicemail, the team starts to suspect that something far more sinister is at play. In the recording, Lucy can be heard shouting 'devil'' followed by a beastly growl. "Could the legend of the Devil's Hump hold a vital clue to solving her disappearance? As the case intensifies, Humphrey finds himself torn between the personal and professional. "With Rosie's birthday fast approaching, he and Martha are determined to throw her the perfect party." Beyond Paradise returns on Friday at 8pm on BBC One.
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Lando Norris makes emotional cameo on Car SOS in 'heartwarming' episode
Lando Norris makes emotional cameo on Car SOS in 'heartwarming' episode Formula 1 star Lando Norris will make an appearance on Car S.O.S as he undertakes a 'special mission' to delight a motorsport fan Lando Norris on Car S.O.S (Image: (Image: National Geographic) ) The popular show Car S.O.S is set to feature racing driver Lando Norris in an upcoming episode, where the Formula One star will deliver a touching message. Lando, 25, a five-time Grand Prix winner over seven seasons, will make a guest appearance on Car S.O.S on Thursday, 1st May. The McLaren racing driver embarks on a 'special mission' to bring joy to a motorsport enthusiast. Joining forces with hosts Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend, he surprises the fan with a heartfelt pre-recorded message, reports the Express. In a deeply moving scene, Lando's message is played on a wall of TVs in an electronics shop. He delivers a personal message to the fan, which leads to an even bigger surprise waiting outside the store. Lando Norris is due to appear on Car S.O.S Article continues below BBC Beyond Paradise fans spot Neville Parker nod in Humphrey Goodman scene after show exit READ MORE: A fully restored VW Polo G40 awaits outside, creating an unforgettable moment on the hit National Geographic programme. The episode has been described as 'heartwarming' and promises to fulfil a 'dream come true' for a motorsport fan. Lando is among several celebrity guests featuring in the thirteenth season of Car S.O.S, which began in March with Tim and Fuzz once again leading the show. Other well-known personalities, including Mike Brewer, Jeremy Clarkson, and Johnny Vegas, also make appearances in the new series. Each episode sees Tim and Fuzz restore vehicles that hold significant sentimental value for owners who are unable to complete the work themselves due to illness or hardship. Lando shares a message for a fan (Image: (Image: National Geographic) ) Article continues below In addition to celebrity guests and emotional moments, TV viewers can anticipate witnessing some remarkable car transformations. Throughout the thirteenth series, Tim and Fuzz tackle a variety of vehicles including the Land Rover Discovery Series 1, Suzuki Jimny, a classic VW Beach Buggy and, for the first time in the show's history, a Ferrari. Car S.O.S airs on Thursdays at 8pm on National Geographic.
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Beyond Paradise fans spot Neville Parker nod after show exit
BBC Beyond Paradise fans spot Neville Parker nod after show exit A Death in Paradise fan has spotted a nod to former detective Neville Parker in the latest episode of the spin-off series, Beyond Paradise In the latest episode of Beyond Paradise, fans noticed a subtle reference to Death in Paradise detective Neville Parker, portrayed by Ralf Little. The spin-off series is set to conclude on Friday, leaving viewers eager to see how the narrative involving Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) will unfold. The recent episode saw the detective embroiled in a skydiving mishap. Initially, he was supposed to accompany Martha's mother, Anne (Barbara Flynn), but due to a prior injury, she could not participate at the last moment. True to his character, Humphrey didn't land as planned. Instead, he accidentally knocked out his skydiving instructor and found himself hanging from a bridge, caught by his parachute. Neville Parker in Death in Paradise (Image: (Image: BBC) ) This isn't the first time Humphrey has found himself in such a predicament. In the inaugural episode of Beyond Paradise, he ended up in a similar situation, except that time he was suspended from a tree. Article continues below During this scene, an observant fan spotted a reference to former detective Neville Parker, reports the Express. On a Facebook fan page, one viewer asked, "Was it me, or was there a little nod to Neville Parker and his utter fear of skydiving with Humphrey taking on the task?" Another fan concurred: "Yes, partly that and partly just Humphrey being Humphrey. Remember the first time he met Esther? Stuck up that tree." Humphrey had a skydiving mishap (Image: (Image: BBC) ) A third chimed in humorously: "Hanging off Tamar Bridge." Ralf Little bid farewell to Death in Paradise last year, with his character Neville Parker making way for Don Gilet's new DI, Mervin Wilson. Viewers will recall how Neville was terrified of virtually everything on the island and had a very limited diet, sticking mainly to chicken and chips. The conclusion of series three of Beyond Paradise remains to be seen, but the preview for Friday's episode suggests intrigue: "When nurse Lucy vanishes on her way to work, suspicion falls on Josh Woods - Kelby's rival." The plot thickens as the narrative continues, "However, after Josh receives a chilling voicemail, the team starts to suspect that something far more sinister is at play. In the recording, Lucy can be heard shouting 'devil'' followed by a beastly growl." Article continues below The mystery deepens with the question, "Could the legend of the Devil's Hump hold a vital clue to solving her disappearance? As the case intensifies, Humphrey finds himself torn between the personal and professional. With Rosie's birthday fast approaching, he and Martha are determined to throw her the perfect party." Beyond Paradise airs on Friday at 8pm on BBC One.
