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## Life in the fast lane {#h-life-in-the-fast-lane}

**DMB Collection’s Dean Bartle spills the beans on his new TV series**

How many of us have daydreamed about driving a sports car and pushing it to its limits? Well, anyone buying a supercar at Dean Bartle’s Leeds-based DMB Collection, can accelerate as much as they like, because his business is located alongside an airport – and he uses the runway for test drives!

‘And some clients fly in,’ beams Dean, as we chat on a gorgeous, sunny day in the departure lounge of Leeds East airport, next to his showroom. ‘One guy bought a very expensive Ferrari 812 from me. He was in Marbella and owned a plane. He said he’d like to come and see the car and asked where the nearest airport was. I told him it was outside the showroom and sent him a selfie of me with the \[air traffic control\] tower in the background. So, he flew here, then bought the car.’

Dean’s unique business is the focus of new **Quest** series, _Supercar Showroom_, where we’ll meet his team and see some of the cars that pass through his doors - like a rare Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, of which only 500 were made. And it soon attracts the attention of a potential buyer in Belfast – who flies over.

‘Selling cars like that is great, because there wasn’t one on the market,’ adds Dean, 45. To be the only dealership with these bespoke and exotic cars makes you feel quite special.’

But using a working runway is not without its issues, and viewers will see Dean asked to leave the area while on a test drive with friend and racing driver, Archie Hamilton, due to an incoming helicopter emergency.

‘It’s never happened before!’ he says. ‘And it was caught on camera, so you saw our genuine reactions.’

Archie isn’t the first famous face to walk through the showroom’s doors…

‘It was a very surreal moment when Tom Cruise flew in,’ recalls Dean. ‘He’s got a collection of Porsches and it was great to spend time with him. He was filming in North Yorkshire, and I showed him around. He was real gent.’

Dean’s interest in cars was first piqued by his dad’s job as a traffic cop, and his own career began working for various manufacturers including Volkswagen and Porsche. Eventually, he set up on his own, initially trading from his driveway.

‘I sold seven vehicles in my first month. The first car I sold was a Porsche 911 to one of my oldest Porsche customers who said he was very proud to be my first and sent me a photo of us shaking hands. That’s hanging in my office.’

So how did he end up with his current showroom?

‘I liked the idea of a hangar with an office, and originally this premises was set to be bought by a larger business with a staff of around 150 people. But because of the pandemic and everyone working from home, that deal fell through, which opened things up for me. I was getting busier as people were stuck at home and wanted to buy cars. I was posting on social media, showing that we’re moving cars and giving people the confidence to buy them.’

Dean’s daughter, Ellie, also features in the series.

‘She doesn’t have a clue about cars,’ he laughs. ‘The stuff she comes out with is comedy gold. She’s a bright girl and she’s learning. She’s been involved with the marketing side of things and has just finished uni after four years. I’m really proud of her.’

Despite his decades of experience, things could have worked out very differently, had Dean followed his other passion - performing.

‘I used to do a lot of shows when I was a kid. I think that’s where my confidence comes from. Then I worked at Haven holiday parks, and you had to be bubbly and upbeat. I took everything I learned there into the car showroom. Talking to people at work never fazed me.

‘When I was at Haven, I auditioned in London for 19 Management, which was co-run by Simon Cowell. I was one of 7000 applicants for the boyband, Upside Down. I had seven recalls and got down to the last five! But I was told I didn’t get it because of the height difference, as it was all about the image, and not to do with my singing. I felt so deflated afterwards. It’s funny how paths lead you in different places.

‘My best friend Nathan \[Miles-Davis\] landed a recording contact for a while. But about 10 years ago, we launched Swing Thing vocal duo, singing Michael Bublé and big band numbers.

‘Selling cars can be quite stressful. But when you’re out on an evening with your best mate of 30-odd years, having a laugh and singing, it’s the best release. I’ll be waving a customer goodbye at 6pm, shooting off home to get changed into my suit and then straight out to a gig. I’ve sometimes turned up in a Rolls-Royce or a sports car to people’s houses. They’re like, “How much are we paying him?”’

## The need for speed {#h-the-need-for-speed}

**As well as talking to Dean Bartle about _Supercar Showroom_, TVChoice’s Deputy Editor, Elaine Penn, also took his Ferrari for a spin…**

‘After being treated to a track day by **Quest** for their 2014 series, _Cars That Rock With Brian Johnson_, where I was the slowest person on the circuit, I vowed to be braver with Dean’s own Ferrari Scuderia 430.

‘With a top speed of over 200mph, and a runway on which to floor it, it should have been an easy task. But after being clipped into the harness-style seat belt – first as a passenger while Dean’s colleague Brad took me out, and then as the driver – the nerves began!

As soon as I put my foot down, I started screaming (with fear and delight) as I shot back in my seat. I didn’t even notice the speedometer as I was concentrating so hard on looking ahead of me, even though the only things even close to being obstacles were motorcyclists utilising some space along the side to practise exercises around cones.

On my second run, I gained a little confidence, and the roar of the engine spurred me on. I was just getting into my stride when I spotted a pheasant crossing the runway! That was my cue to start slowing down. I certainly won’t be troubling Max Verstappen anytime soon.’

## WHERE TO WATCH _SUPERCAR SHOWROOM_ {#h-where-to-watch-supercar-showroom}

**The new eight-part series starts on Thursday, June 15 on Quest (Freeview 12/Sky 144/Virgin 169/Freesat 172/167)**

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## It’s run for more than a quarter of a century – but who are all of the show’s main characters, both past and present? {#h-it-s-run-for-more-than-a-quarter-of-a-century-but-who-are-all-of-the-show-s-main-characters-both-past-and-present}

Midsomer Murders has been one of television’s best-loved police dramas for almost 30 years. Having begun in 1997, it’s become one of ITV’s most successful shows, having produced almost 150 episodes. That amounts to an awful lot of murders being committed in one English county! Over the years, there have been two detectives who have lead the series – Tom Barnaby, followed by his cousin John Barnaby – who have been ably supported by a host of supporting cast.

We’ve put together a guide to all of Midsomer Murders’ main characters, including those who have since left the show, complete with information about where else you might have seen the actors…

## Neil Dudgeon plays Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby {#h-neil-dudgeon-plays-detective-chief-inspector-john-barnaby}

**Duration**: Series 13 (guest role), 14 to present

John Barnaby transferred to Midsomer’s Causton CID to replace his cousin, Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) who was retiring. John didn’t get on particularly well with DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes) when he first arrived, but the pair later formed a great partnership. John lives locally with his wife Sarah (Fiona Dolman) and daughter Betty.

Long-time Midsomer Murders viewers may remember that Neil first appeared in the show as an entirely different character. Back in the fourth series’ opening episode Garden Of Death, he played the gardener Daniel Bolt. Neil is also known for playing the lead role of Jim Riley opposite Caroline Quentin in the BBC comedy Life Of Riley between 2009 and 2011. During an acting career which has spanned 40 years, Neil has made appearances in some of the UK’s best known TV shows, including Lovejoy (1991), Casualty (1991), The Bill (1991), A Touch Of Frost (1994), Inspector Morse (1995) and Silent Witness (2008).

## Fiona Dolman plays Sarah Barnaby {#h-fiona-dolman-plays-sarah-barnaby}

Sarah is the wife of John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), and is the headmistress of a local secondary school, and the couple live together in a country cottage – with their dog Sykes, until their beloved bet sadly died. The couple later adopted a terrier pup named Paddy, after his previous owner was murdered. Sarah fell pregnant during the course of the 16th series, and gave birth to their first child, Betty.

In 2008, Fiona played Miss Pamela Andrews in 48 episodes of The Royal Today – the daytime spin-off series to The Royal. She was also well known for playing Jackie Bradley, the wife of PC Mike Bradley, in the long-running ITV series Heartbeat between 1998 and 2001. She has also appeared in Ultraviolet (1998), The Bill (1997, 2001, 2003 and 2009), Holby City (2003, 2007 and 2009), Coronation Street (2009), Waterloo Road (2010), The Syndicate (2013) and Casualty (2016).

## Nick Hendrix plays Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter {#h-nick-hendrix-plays-detective-sergeant-jamie-winter}

Jamie is the latest sergeant to be paired with DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), replacing DS Charlie Nelson (Gwilym Lee). Before moving to Midsomer, Jamie had worked in London, and had gone on a crime management course with Dr Kam Marimore (Manjinder Virk).

Before joining the cast of Midsomer Murders in 2016, Nick had made guest appearances in quite a few British dramas, including Inspector George Gently (2012), Call The Midwife (2013), Lightfields (2013), The White Queen (2013), Foyle’s War (2015) and The Crown (2016). He also appeared in the very first episode of Charlie Brooker’s anthology series Black Mirror back in 2011.

## Annette Badland plays Dr Fleur Perkins {#h-annette-badland-plays-dr-fleur-perkins}

Fleur is the chief forensic pathologist for the county of Midsomer. She has been married several times, and when she first joined the CID she was dating a vet. However, that relationship didn’t last and she is currently single. Fleur owns two motorcycles, which she calls Gladys and Brenda, and she drives a convertible.

**What else has Annette Badland been in?**

Annette’s major breakthrough came in the first three series of Bergerac, where she played Charlotte, the secretary at the Bureau des Étrangers, alongside John Nettles as DS Jim Bergerac, between 1981 and 1984. In more recent years, she achieved notoriety as wicked Aunt Babe Smith, matriarch of the Carter family in EastEnders – a role she played between 2014 and 2017. She also played Brawdie Henshall in all four series of hairdressing drama Cutting It (2002-2005). Annette has clocked up a huge number of guest appearances in many of the best-known shows on British television, including Crossroads (1978), All Creatures Great And Small (1989), Casualty (various roles between 1990 and 2012), Poirot (2003), Coronation Street (2005), Doctor Who (2005), Not Going Out (2018), The Crown (2020), Silent Witness (2021) and Beyond Paradise (2023).

So, that’s all of Midsomer Murders’ current main cast of characters, but what about the many familiar faces who are no longer appearing in the show? And might we see any of them again in the future? Let’s meet all of the previous cast members…

## John Nettles played Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby {#h-john-nettles-played-detective-chief-inspector-tom-barnaby-nbsp}

The character of Tom Barnaby was originally created by English writer Caroline Graham for her Chief Inspector Barnaby series of novels, published between 1987 and 2004. Having previously worked for MI6, Tom became a DCI based in the town of Causton in south-east England, who travelled into the countryside to solve murders in a number of nearby villages in the county of Midsomer. Barnaby married Joyce (Jane Wymark) back in 1973, and the couple are parents to their adult daughter Cully (Laura Howard), who was born in 1978. Tom had three Detective Sergeants during his time investigating murders in Midsomer – DS Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey), DS Daniel Scott (John Hopkins) and DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes). When Tom retired, he was succeeded by his cousin John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon).

John Nettles is in the unusual position of having played not one, but two of British television’s most famous detectives! Before he played Tom Barnaby in Midsomer Murders, he became a household name in BBC1’s Jersey-set thriller Bergerac, in which he played Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac between 1981 and 1991. John starred in all 87 episodes of the hugely popular show, and even made an encore appearance as Bergerac in a 1993 episode of Jasper Carrott’s sitcom The Detectives! Earlier in his career, John played Ian McKenzie in A Family At War (1971-1972) and Paul in The Liver Birds (1972-1976). He also made guest appearances in Robin Of Sherwood (1984), Boon (1992) and Heartbeat (2001). In more recent times, he has appeared in several episodes of Poldark (2016-2017) as well as being the narrator of Devon And Cornwall (2020-2021).

## Jane Wymark played Joyce Barnaby {#h-jane-wymark-played-joyce-barnaby}

Joyce is the long-suffering wife of Tom Barnaby (John Nettles), who is extremely patient with her workaholic husband. She initially wanted them to move out of their home in Causton, and into one of the Midsomer villages. However, she was subsequently put off by all the gruesome murders that seemed to happen there on a regular basis!

Aside from her role in Midsomer Murders, Jane is best known for playing Morwenna Chynoweth Whitworth in the 1970s BBC period drama Poldark (1977). She has also made guest appearances in Maigret (1993), Lovejoy (1993), Pie In The Sky (1996), A Touch Of Frost (1997) and Dangerfield (1998).

## Daniel Casey played Detective Sergeant Gavin Troy {#h-daniel-casey-played-detective-sergeant-gavin-troy}

**Duration**: Series 1-7 (main cast), Series 11 (guest appearance)

DS Gavin Troy was Tom Barnaby’s first assistant. He was an ambitious officer who provided able support for his DCI. However, Gavin was also occasionally seen to be slightly unreconstructed in some of his views, and was a particularly careless driver, being responsible for several near-fatal accidents! After being promoted to the rank of Inspector, Gavin was transferred to Northumbria. He did later return to Midsomer briefly to attend the wedding of Tom’s daughter Cully (Laura Howard).

Besides Midsomer Murders, Daniel is most recognised for playing Anthony Cox in Our Friends In The North (1996), and firefighter Tony Barnes in Steel River Blues (2004). He has made guest appearances in Inspector George Gently (2010), Marchlands (2011), Casualty (2012 and 2014), Coronation Street (2016), EastEnders (2017) and Emmerdale (2018).

## Barry Jackson played Dr George Bullard {#h-barry-jackson-played-dr-george-bullard}

George was the resident pathologist in Causton – a popular and professional doctor, who was respected throughout the community. He was a close friend of Tom Barnaby (John Nettles), and was married to Catherine, a physician at the Midsomer Market Medical Centre.

Barry, who died in 2013 aged 75, enjoyed an incredible career, which took off in the Sixties with roles in Cathy Come Home (1966), The Bofors Gun (1968) and Alfred The Great (1969). He also made his first appearance in Doctor Who in 1965, later returning as a completely different character in a 1979 storyline. His CV takes in many of British television’s most famous shows, including Z Cars (1962, 1967, 1971 and 1975), Dixon Of Dock Green (1967, 1969 and 1974), Softly Softly: Task Force (1969, 1972 and 1973), Doomwatch (1972), Crown Court (1973, 1976 and 1977), Poldark (1975-1976), The New Avengers (1976), The Onedin Line (1976 and 1978), Secret Army (1977), Blake’s 7 (1978), The Professionals (1978), Coronation Street (1978), All Creatures Great And Small (1980 and 1989), Minder (1984 and 1994), Lovejoy (1986), Bergerac (1990), The Bill (1991, 1996, 2001 and 2003), A Touch Of Frost (1994 and 2002), Heartbeat (1994, 2004 and 2006), Silent Witness (1997), Kavanagh QC (1998) and Holby City (2004).

## Toby Jones played Dr Dan Peterson {#h-toby-jones-played-dr-dan-peterson}

**Duration:** Series 2 (recurring) and 3 (main)

Dan was a pathologist at the Causton CID, who temporarily covered for Dr George Bullard (Barry Jackson) when he was away for a while.

Toby has enjoyed a hugely successful film career, as well as his work for the small screen. His cinema credits include Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Dad’s Army (2016), and Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (2023). He was also the voice of Dobby the House Elf in Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010). On television, he recently won huge praise for his role as sub-postmaster Alan Bates in Mr Bates Versus The Post Office (2024). His other credits include Lovejoy (1993), The Last Detective (2007), Doctor Who (2010), Agatha Christie’s Poirot (2010), Titanic (2012), Detectorists (2014-2017 and 2022), Sherlock (2017), and The Long Shadow (2023).

## John Hopkins played Detective Sergeant Daniel Scott {#h-john-hopkins-played-detective-sergeant-daniel-scott}

Daniel replaced DS Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey), and proved to be a lot cockier than his predecessor. Initially, he was unhappy to be transferred from London to Midsomer, considering it to be ‘out in the sticks’. This caused some tension between him and his superior officer, Tom Barnaby (John Nettles). However, their frosty relationship thawed after a while, with the pair gaining a grudging respect for one another. Daniel left the department quite abruptly, and was replaced by DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes).

After leaving Midsomer Murders, John went on to appear as Rex Randall for a run of episodes in soap opera Family Affairs (2005). He has also guest-starred in Wire In The Blood (2008), Hotel Babylon (2009), Merlin (2010), Dancing On The Edge (2013), Endeavour (2016), and Poldark (2017-2018).

## Jason Hughes played Detective Sergeant Benjamin Jones {#h-jason-hughes-played-detective-sergeant-benjamin-jones}

**Duration:** Series 9-15 (main role), Series 19 (guest appearance)

Welsh-born Ben became Tom Barnaby’s third junior partner after DS Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) and DS Daniel Scott (John Hopkins). Unlike his two predecessors, Ben was initially seen as a uniformed officer, before he was promoted from Detective Constable to Detective Sergeant. When Tom retired, Ben harboured hopes of taking over from him, and was disappointed when Tom’s cousin John (Neil Dudgeon) was appointed instead. However, Ben did later receive a promotion to Inspector, and he was transferred to Brighton.

Welsh-born Jason’s early roles were in London’s Burning (1994), The Bill (1995) and Peak Practice (1995), but he really came to prominence as lawyer Warren Jones in BBC2’s seminal drama This Life (1996-1997, with a reunion in 2007). Since then, he has guest-starred in Waking The Dead (2003), Mine All Mine (2004), Death In Paradise (2017), Three Girls (2017), Marcella (2018) and The Pact (2021).

## Kirsty Dillon played Detective Constable Gail Stephens {#h-kirsty-dillon-played-detective-constable-gail-stephens}

DC Gail Stephens was transferred to Midsomer from Binwell. During her stay, she came close to having an affair with Sergeant Benjamin Jones (Jason Hughes), but she ultimately decided not to get romantically involved with a colleague.

Kirsty appeared in the 2004 BBC drama The Man That Broke Britain. She also has numerous other TV credits to her name, including Holby City (2000, 2010 and 2012), London’s Burning (2002), Casualty (2006 and 2014), Emmerdale (2015), Strike (2018), Man Like Mobeen (2019), MotherFatherSon (2019) and The Kindred (2021).

## Tamzin Malleson played Dr Kate Wilding {#h-tamzin-malleson-played-dr-kate-wilding}

Kate replaced Dr George Bullard (Barry Jackson) as the resident pathologist. Although she has never been married, she started a relationship with DS Benjamin Jones (Jason Hughes) while she was working in Midsomer. She later took up a professorship in Brighton, where she was reunited with Ben, who had already moved there.

**What else has Tamzin Malleson been in?**

Before Midsomer Murders, Tamzin was most recognisable for playing Alison Dangerfield in series three and four of BBC drama Dangerfield (1996-1997). She then went on to play Penny Nevill in series two to four of Channel 4 comedy Teachers (2002-2004). Between 2004 and 2006, she portrayed Polly Grey in Bodies. She has also guest-starred in A Touch Of Frost (1996), Kavanagh QC (1996), Agatha Christie’s Poirot (2001), Boy Meets Girl (2009), Unforgotten (2015) and Marcella (2018).

## Gwilym Lee played Detective Sergeant Charlie Nelson {#h-gwilym-lee-played-detective-sergeant-charlie-nelson}

Detective Sergeant Charlie Nelson replaced Benjamin Jones (Jason Hughes) after he was promoted to Inspector. During his time at Midsomer, Charlie was a lodger in the house belonging to Dr Kate Wilding (Tamzin Malleson). He later started an undercover course and moved away.

## As the detective drama approaches its 100th episode, who are all of the main characters, both past and present, on the island of Saint Marie? {#h-as-the-detective-drama-approaches-its-100th-episode-who-are-all-of-the-main-characters-both-past-and-present-on-the-island-of-saint-marie}

We’re looking forward to the 13th series of Death In Paradise, as the popular crime drama approaches its 100th episode. The show, set on the idyllic island of Saint Marie, first appeared on our TV screens way back in 2011. Since then, there have been four different lead actors, as well as a host of other supporting characters.

Over the years, the award-winning series has amassed millions of loyal fans, and has even spawned a successful spin-off series, Beyond Paradise, which launched in 2023.

We’ve put together a guide to all of Death In Paradise’s main characters – including those who have since left the show – complete with information about where else you might have seen the actors…

## **Ralf Little plays Detective Inspector Neville Parker**

Originally from Manchester, DI Neville Parker took over as the new Honoré Police inspector after the departure of DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O’Hanlon). When Neville first arrived on the island, he hated it, partly due to being allergic to mosquito bites. After solving his first case, he collapsed and was declared unfit to travel for a month. He planned to fly back home at the next opportunity, but after talking with a blind actress about facing up to her problems, Neville changed his mind and decided to stay on the island full-time.

After developing romantic feelings for DS Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert), Neville gradually adapted to life on the island, eventually warming to the lifestyle. However, Florence told him that she would prefer to remain just friends.

Later, Neville met Sophie Chambers (Chelsea Edge), a traveller from Manchester. Although the two started a relationship, it later transpired that Sophie had orchestrated the entire thing. In revenge for the suicide of her sister, for which she blamed Neville, Sophie tried to frame him for murder. However, the truth was ultimately revealed, and Sophie was sent to prison.

At the age of 18, Ralf was cast as Antony Royle in the BBC sitcom The Royle Family, and he appeared regularly for all three series until 2000, before returning for three Christmtas specials in 2006, 2009 and 2010. In 2001, he was cast in a new BBC sitcom, Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, in which he played Johnny Keogh. He remained in the show for the first six series, but when he decided not to return for series seven, his character was killed off. Ralf also appeared in an episode of Death In Paradise called A Dash Of Sunshine in 2013 in a one-off guest role, several years before he was cast as DI Neville Parker. In 2014, he starred in the six-part BBC drama Our Zoo, playing Billy Atkinson. Like several of his Death In Paradise predecessors, Ralf has made a guest appearance in Doctor Who. He played the part of Steadfast in a 2017 episode called Smile.

## **Don Warrington plays Commissioner Selwyn Patterson**

**Who is Commissioner Selwyn Patterson?**

As the most senior police officer on the island, Selwyn is in charge of all operations on Saint Marie. He’s an intensely private man, and so little is known about his personal life. However, in recent times, his ex-wife Maggie Harper (Orla Brady) came to the island, and it was revealed that she had left him many years earlier due to the pressures of her career as a journalist. Selwyn hasn’t remarried since then, and he got to meet his and Maggie’s daughter Andrina (Genesis Lynea) for the first time.

**What else has Don Warrington been in?**

Don’s breakthrough role came in 1974, when he played Philip Smith in the classic ITV sitcom Rising Damp, until 1978. A few years later, he took on the role of government contact Nigel Beaumont in the crime drama C.A.T.S. Eyes, from 1985 to 1987. Between 2003 and 2005, Don appeared as Bailey in the BBC1 sitcom The Crouches. Don also popped up in Casualty between 2009 and 2010 in the role of hospital chaplain Trevor.

Don has made numerous guest appearances in other famous shows, but perhaps one of his most memorable was playing the President Of Great Britain in the 2006 Doctor Who episode Rise of the Cybermen, in which he became one of the Cybermen’s first victims. He also took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2008, but sadly, he was voted off at an early stage!

## **Elizabeth Bourgine plays Catherine Bordey**

As the owner of the bar often frequented by the police team, Catherine has developed a close relationship with many of the officers. She is also the mother of DS Camille Bordey (Sara Martins), whom she raised alone.

**What else has Elizabeth Bourgine been in?**

French star Elizabeth is mostly known for her roles in French film, including Un Cœur En Hiver (aka A Heart In Winter, 1992) and Mon Meilleur Ami (aka My Best Friend, 2006). In 2022, she appeared as Irène in the crime thriller movie Maigret, based on the 1954 novel Maigret Et La Jeune Morte.

Darlene first popped up as a love interest for Officer Dwayne Myers (Danny John-Jules). The couple enjoyed a turbulent relationship, but after Dwayne left the island, we didn’t hear any more from Darlene for quite some time. However, she later returned to Saint Marie, and was offered a role on the team by Commissioner Patterson (Don Warrington) in a civilian capacity, after DS Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert) had left the force. Darlene proved to be very popular with her co-workers and later applied for Police Officer training, so that she could join the team in a more official capacity.

Ginny is best known for playing Thandie Abebe-Griffin in 37 episodes of Holby City between 2007 and 2010. In the early days of her career, she appeared as Rosa Marshall in the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs in 2002, and she also popped up several times in ITV’s famous police drama The Bill as various different characters. More recently she has had guest parts in DCI Banks and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators, and she played the main role of DS Nadia Letif in the mystery thriller series The Capture in 2019 and 2022.

## **Tahj Miles plays Officer Marlon Pryce**

Marlon was a youth offender, so joined the police force to avoid going to prison. After he arrived at Saint Marie, JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare) took him under his wing, and the pair formed a close bond, especially after JP discovered that Marlon was sleeping on the streets.

One of Tahj’s early breaks was appearing in the Children’s BBC series Class Dismissed from 2016-2017. In 2020, he appeared in one episode of the anthology series Small Axe.

## **Shantol Jackson plays Detective Sergeant Naomi Thomas**

Naomi joined the Saint Marie police force after the departure of JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare). She was born on the neighbouring island, where she grew up, joined the police, and rose to the rank of Sergeant. However, because the island was so small, she never got to work on a homicide case until arriving on Saint Marie. After impressing her colleagues with her enthusiastic attitude, Naomi had ambitions of becoming the new Detective Sergeant, and she was later accepted to this role.

**What else has Shantol Jackson been in?**

Shantol’s first feature film role was as Kerry Hall in 2016’s Sprinter, and she also played Yvonne in the Idris Elba-directed movie Yardie in 2017.

So, that’s all of Death In Paradise’s current characters, but what about the many familiar faces who are no longer appearing in the show? And could any of them return to Saint Marie in the future? Let’s find out who has since decided to leave paradise…

## **Ben Miller played Detective Inspector Richard Poole**

**Duration:** Series 1-2 (main cast), Series 3, 10 (guest appearances)

DI Richard Poole was assigned to Saint Marie to investigate his predecessor’s murder in the very first episode of series one. Although he was initially reluctant to remain on the island, and disliked the tropical weather, he later became more at ease with his surroundings during series two. Tragically, DI Poole was murdered in the first episode of series three. He was attending a Cambridge University reunion, and was killed by a fellow ex-student, when he threatened to expose her identity theft. He was succeeded by DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall).

Comedian Ben shot to fame as one half of double-act Armstrong and Miller, with his friend Alexander Armstrong. Their self-titled TV sketch show ran from 1997 until 2001. As an actor, Ben’s earliest credit was as a police officer in a 1991 episode of Murder Most Horrid. He also appeared in a 1995 episode of Casualty. He memorably played government agent James Lester in all five seasons of the ITV sci-fi drama Primeval between 2007 and 2011. More recently, he inhabited the lead role of Professor Jasper Tempest in the crime drama Professor T (from 2021 onwards). He also made a villainous guest appearance in Doctor Who, as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the 2014 episode Robot Of Sherwood.

## **Sara Martins played Detective Sergeant Camille Bordey**

**Duration:** Series 1-4 (main cast), Series 10 (guest appearance)

DS Camille Bordey was originally an undercover investigator, but her cover was blown when she was arrested during the first investigation of Detective Inspector Richard Poole (Ben Miller). She was then assigned to Honoré Police, often doing the computer work. Despite not seeing eye to eye with DI Poole at first, over time the pair developed a close friendship, leaving her devastated when he was murdered. As a result, she was initially unwilling to engage with his replacement, DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall). However, they also became close, and Humphrey developed feelings for her. Camille decided to leave Saint-Marie when she was offered an undercover job in Paris, and she kissed Humphrey as she left.

Born in Portugal, Sara moved to France when she was only three years old. As such, she is best known for appearing in French television productions and films. However, after leaving Death In Paradise, she appeared in three episodes of the US action thriller series American Odyssey in 2015, playing Serena. In 2018, she played Lisandra Flambeau in an episode of the BBC’s detective drama Father Brown.

## **Danny John-Jules played Officer Dwayne Myers**

**Duration:** Series 1-7 (main cast), Christmas 2021 (guest appearance)

Dwayne was the longest-serving officer in the Saint Marie police force, although he was never promoted to Sergeant. He would occasionally be sent on undercover missions into the shadier criminal world on the island, and would sometimes use unlawful methods to get the job done! As a child, Dwayne was locked in a trunk for three hours by his sister, leading him to develop a fear of the dark – something he carried into adulthood. Dwayne took young Officer JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare) under his wing when he joined the team, mentoring him to become a good officer. Dwayne eventually left the island in 2018, but briefly returned at Christmas 2021. After that, he returned to London to visit his ill father.

**What else has Danny John-Jules been in?**

Danny’s most famous role is playing Cat in the BBC sitcom Red Dwarf, which began in 1988, and originally ran until 1999. He has appeared in all 74 episodes of the show, including the revival episodes, which have been produced for Dave between 2009 and 2020.

In 1989, Danny made his first appearance as Barrington in CBBC’s popular musical comedy Maid Marian And Her Merry Men, and he continued starring in the show until the final episode in 1994.

Over his decades-long career, Danny has also made guest appearances in Casualty (2004), Doctors (2006) and Shakespeare & Hathaway (2022).

## **Gary Carr played Sergeant Fidel Best**

Sergeant Fidel best is a young family man, married to Juliette, with a young daughter called Rosie. The hard-working officer was put forward for his sergeant’s exams by DI Richard Poole, in recognition of his accomplishments. Despite their very different work ethics, he became best friends with Dwayne Myers (Danny John-Jules). Fidel soon received another quick promotion, and was transferred away to the neighbouring island St Lucia.

Gary’s most famous other role is as the ruthless pimp CC in the US drama The Deuce in 2018. He also appeared in the first series of the British sitcom Bluestone 42 in 2013, in which he played Corporal Christian ‘Millsy’ Mills. Gary guest-starred in four episodes of Silent Witness in 2012 as clerical worker Myers, and four episodes of Downton Abbey in 2013 playing jazz musician Jack Ross.

## **Kris Marshall played Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman (and still plays him in the spin-off series Beyond Paradise)**

**Duration:** Series 3-6, plus the spin-off series Beyond Paradise

Humphrey Goodman was sent to Saint Marie after the murder of his predecessor Detective Inspector Richard Poole. Using the clues from DI Poole’s own investigation, Humphrey was able to expose the killer. After this, Humphrey decided to stay on the island as the chief inspector, but his wife Sally declined to join him. After their split, Humphrey developed a romantic interest in DS Camille Bordey (Sara Martins), but he kept these feelings to himself. However, when she left the island, the pair did share a brief kiss. A few years later, Humphrey met British tourist Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton), and they began a romance. However, they separated when Martha returned to London to start her dream job. A later case took Humphrey to London, and he reconciled with Martha, leading him to leave Saint Marie and remain in the UK. Humphrey and Martha both continue to appear in the spin-off series Beyond Paradise (2023 onwards).

Kris became a well-known face on British television when he was cast in BBC1 sitcom My Family, playing the part of Nick Harper for the show’s first five series between 2000 and 2005. In 2003, he appeared as Colin Frissell, an English man who looks for love in the USA, in the blockbuster Christmas movie LoveActually. Between 2004 and 2006, Kris played Detective Sergeant Luke Stone in the British crime drama Murder City. He also took the role of Tom Parker in the first two series of period drama Sanditon between 2019 and 2022.

## **Joséphine Jobert played Detective Sergeant Florence Cassell**

Florence replaced Fidel (Gary Carr) in the team as a Sergeant, and was later promoted to Detective Sergeant after the departure of Camille (Sara Martins). Florence gets along with all of her colleagues, and establishes a strong connection with Humphrey in particular. Later, Florence began a romantic relationship with Patrice (Leemore Marrett Jr), who proposed to her. The couple became engaged, but after one of Patrice’s friends was arrested for murder, she followed him to an old boathouse, where both she and Patrice were shot. Florence survived, but sadly Patrice died from his injuries, which devastated her, and she decided to leave Saint Marie. Two years later, Florence returned, after her successor Madeline Dumas (Aude Legastelois) had left the island. She was initially unsure about the new DI, Neville Parker (Ralf Little), but ended up warming to him. Florence was later offered an undercover police job in Jamaica, and accepted the new role, leaving Saint Marie for a second time.

**What else has Joséphine Jobert been in?**

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