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BBC Christmas special wins over viewers with surprise guest and tearjerker plot

The Beyond Paradise Christmas special, a spin-off of Death In Paradise, premiered on iPlayer on 21 December, delighting fans.
The episode saw Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman help an elderly man with dementia find his sister, alongside a lighter subplot involving a man trapped in a snowman suit.
Viewers praised the special for its emotional depth and balance of heartwarming, funny, and serious storylines, with many reporting tears.
A surprise guest appearance by Commissioner Selwyn Patterson from Death in Paradise for a wedding was a highlight for many fans.
The BBC has confirmed that a fourth series of Beyond Paradise is in production, with an expected airdate in 2026.

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Beyond Paradise viewers left in floods of tears after ‘heartbreaking’ Christmas special

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