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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall teases reunion with former co-star
Death in Paradise star teased a surprise reunion with a former co-star in the latest series of the hit BBC detective show Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall has delighted fans by sharing an unexpected reunion with a Love Actually co-star in the upcoming season. The actor, who plays the charismatic lead detective, hinted at this exciting development while promoting the fresh episodes of Beyond Paradise in Australia. On The Project this Sunday, Kris joyously announced that Abdul Salis, known as his steadfast pal Tony from 'Love Actually', has popped up for a guest spot in the mystery-laden drama. The 52 year old star couldn't hide his elation at crossing paths with Abdul once again, confessing it's been over two decades since their last encounter. "I had only seen him once in 24 years," shared a nostalgic Kris. Reflecting on the serendipitous nature of his profession, he mused: "It's a beautiful thing about being an actor. You pick up where you left off. It's kind of symbiotic. I love it." With evident happiness about reuniting with an old mate, Kris added: "So, he came in and did a guest thing and we're all a bit older and, you know, we're not very much wiser. We're all good." While keeping specifics under wraps about Abdul's role, Kris couldn't resist dropping a hint that possibly clears his former co-star's character from suspicion. Kris teasingly began: "I don't think he's..." before dissolving into laughter, making it clear he wouldn't divulge any spoilers, reports Wales Online. Abdul has also made a mark with roles like paramedic Curtis Cooper in 'Casualty', along with appearances in other acclaimed series including ' Doctor Who ', 'Father Brown', and rounding out his résumé with 'The Wheel of Time'. Kris and Sally Breton offered a sneak peek into the upcoming series, paralleling their real-life parenting experiences with their characters' foster parenting journey in the show. While discussing DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd's venture into foster care, Kris disclosed to HELLO!: "Parenting is often three steps forward, two steps back, and when you think you're winning, the rug gets pulled out from underneath you." Sally shared a similar sentiment, reflecting on her personal experiences: "I understood getting it wrong. I understand thinking right, I'm getting somewhere, and then the next day, there's a new problem or another worry you've got on the shelf." She added, speaking from the trenches of parenting: "I understand that you never get to a point where you think: 'I've got this', and then absolutely haven't. And that is parenting in my experience." Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Wales Online
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall teases reunion with co-star in new series
Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall teases reunion with co-star in new series Kris Marshall has opened up about reuniting with Love Actually co-star Kris Marshall has opened up about reuniting Love Actually co-star (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall has left fans delighted as he shared some exciting news about reuniting with a former co-star from his Love Actually days in the latest season. The leading man of the popular BBC detective series teased the surprise reunion while promoting the new episodes of Beyond Paradise in Australia. During Sunday's episode of The Project, Kris announced that Abdul Salis, who played his character Colin Frissell's loyal best friend Tony in Love Actually, has made a guest appearance in the murder mystery show. Kris was overjoyed at the chance reunion, revealing it had been more than 20 years since he saw Abdul. "I had only seen him once in 24 years," the actor, 52, admitted. Kris Marshall as Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise He then reflected on the unique bond between actors, as he continued: "It's a beautiful thing about being an actor. You pick up where you left off. It's kind of symbiotic. I love it." Article continues below Evidently delighted to be back with his old friend, Kris remarked: "So, he came in and did a guest thing and we're all a bit older and, you know, we're not very much wiser. We're all good." Though Kris kept mum about the details of Abdul's character, he let slip a tease that might suggest his former colleague isn't the wrongdoer, saying: "I don't think he's..." before chuckling and insisting: "I'm not going to give any spoilers!" Kris announced that Love Actually co-star Abdul Salis made a guest appearance in the murder mystery show (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Abdul, famous for playing paramedic Curtis Cooper in Casualty, has also graced shows like Doctor Who, Father Brown, and The Wheel of Time with his presence. In preparation for the new series, Kris and Sally Breton shared insights into filming while drawing from their parental experiences. As DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd navigated foster parenting, Kris told HELLO!: "Parenting is often three steps forward, two steps back, and when you think you're winning, the rug gets pulled out from underneath you." Article continues below Sally chimed in with her perspective: "I understood getting it wrong. I understand thinking right, I'm getting somewhere, and then the next day, there's a new problem or another worry you've got on the shelf. "I understand that you never get to a point where you think: 'I've got this', and then absolutely haven't. And that is parenting in my experience." Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kris Marshall reveals which Love Actually co-star is joining the cast of his hit BBC series Beyond Paradise - and shares how viewers can guess the killer in every episode
Kris Marshall is in Australia promoting the new season of hit BBC series Beyond Paradise. And the British actor, who stars in Beyond Paradise, says a familiar face is set to crop up on the murder mystery show. Marshall, who rose to fame in the 2003 film Love Actually, says his co-star Abdul Salis, who played his best mate Tony in the comedy, will soon appear in Beyond Paradise. 'I had only seen him once in 24 years' the 52-year-old said on Sunday's episode of The Project. 'It's a beautiful thing about being an actor. You pick up where you left off. It's kind of symbiotic. I love it. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'So, he came in and did a guest thing and we're all a bit older and, you know, we're not very much wiser. We're all good.' Marshall appeared to hint that Salis won't be the killer in the episode, but stopped himself before giving a little too much away. 'I don't think he's... I'm not going to give any spoilers!' he said with a laugh. Marshall also gave audiences for the mystery murder series, which streams on BritBox Down Under, a major clue on how to crack each case. He joked that viewers tend to guess who the killer is each episode before his character, bumbling Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman, manages to do so - and there is a surefire way to work out whodunnit. 'When I first started, I used this thing I called the Scooby Doo algorithm - it's always the second person they meet' he said, but conceded, 'some are more complex.' 'It taught me our audiences are better at solving the crimes than I am. That is weird. I literally have the scripts... I'm absolutely awful at it' he said. Marshall played Detective Goodman first in the hit BBC series Death in Paradise and then in its equally popular spin off Beyond Paradise , which has just returned for a third series. At age 27 played the hopeless fop Colin Frissell in 2003's Love Actually, which made him pretty huge. His character heads for Wisconsin, where his English accent is enough to get him into bed with January Jones, Elisha Cuthbert, Denise Richards and Shannon Elizabeth. Marshall took over solving murder mysteries on a Caribbean island in 2014 from Ben Miller, the show's first star – and he proved such a ratings success they created Beyond Paradise specifically for him, in damp Devon. Yet when he first auditioned for Death in Paradise in 2013 they turned him down flat. 'I didn't even make the final four,' he says. Newly married, with a three-month-old baby and his US sitcom Traffic Light recently ended, he needed a job. Then, 'Ten days later they phoned to say, 'We've made a mistake' and that changed ten years of my life.' In an age of falling viewing figures, Death in Paradise
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Beyond Paradise's Sally Bretton returns to role after farewell to co-star
Sally Bretton is set to reprise her role as Lucy in the hit BBC sitcom Not Going Out, starring alongside Lee Mack. The show, which features Lee as a fictionalised version of himself and Sally as his on-screen wife, is gearing up for its 14th season next month. Lee Mack expressed his joy about returning to the series, saying: "I am delighted that the BBC are once again showing such great support for studio sitcom." He humorously added: "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: "'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." He also teased fans with what's to come: "We're excited for audiences to find out what the new chapter looks like for Lee and Lucy," reports the Express. The forthcoming season promises a fresh twist, with a time jump for the characters Lee and Lucy and a novel format in which each episode unfolds over a 30-minute period. The show's teaser hints at the storyline: "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! )." In related news, the third series of Beyond Paradise recently concluded, bringing emotional turmoil for Sally's character, Martha, and Kris Marshall's character, Humphrey Goodman. In a deeply moving episode, the couple on their fostering journey had to bid farewell to their foster daughter, Rosie. The emotional scenes saw Martha's mother, Anne (played by Barbara Flynn), embrace Rosie with a poignant hug, telling her: "Take care of yourself, won't you?" Martha, unable to hold back tears, hugged Rosie tightly and reassured her: "You're family now. So, if you ever need anything." Humphrey chimed in, "Yes, anything at all," with Martha affirming, "We are only a phone call away." Rosie, caught between emotions, asked: "Is it ok to be happy and sad at the same time?" Martha tenderly responded: "Of course it is." "That is how I feel, then," said Rosie, visibly moved, before she took her leave from the couple.
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.
