NOT ALL SUNSHINE
Death In Paradise’s Don Gilet shares ‘unfortunate’ filming update on hit BBC show – leaving co-star stunned
The former EastEnders actor debuted as the new DI at Christmas
DEATH In Paradise's Don Gilet has shared an "unfortunate" filming update on the hit BBC show.
Don, 58, recently made his debut in the cosy crime drama as DI Mervin Wilson.
4
4
4
The actor joined co-star Shantol Jackson, who plays DS Naomi Thomas, for an interview on Lorraine.
It comes as Death In Paradise is currently airing its fourteenth series on the Beeb.
Presenter Lorraine Kelly asked the duo: "When are you back to the sunshine then?"
To which Don responded: "Unfortunately it is about April time, end of April."
Read more on Death in Paradise
"Why is that unfortunate Don?" asked Shantol, who seemed amused by the remark.
Laughing, Don clarified: "I just meant for the people I am going to leave."
The former EastEnders star made his debut as Mervin in the 2024 Christmas Special.
Don replaced Ralf Little, who left the show after four years playing DI Neville Parker.
Most read in News TV
Now featuring in his first full series, Don stars alongside returning actors Shantol, Ginny Holder, Don Warrington, and Elizabeth Bourgine.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted how he originally appeared in the show back in 2015.
The baffling real-life celebrity murder mystery that inspired Death in Paradise
The former soap villain played a different character named Andre Morgan.
Viewers have seen Mervin complain about island life ever since arriving in Saint Marie - much to his team's frustration.
The police detective originally travelled to the island hoping to meet his birth mother Dorna Bray.
Unfortunately, he instead discovered she had recently died.
Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) informed Mervin about Dorna's death in an accident while scattering her father's ashes sea.
The inspector remains sceptical and extends his stay on Saint Marie to dig further.
Read More on The Sun
On Friday, however, fans will see him investigate the suspicious death of a wellness business owner.
Death in Paradise continues on BBC One and iPlayer.
4
Most memorable Death in Paradise episodes
By Conor O'Brien
- Arriving in Paradise: The show's very first episode, introducing Ben Miller as the straight-laced DI Richard Poole. This episode also introduces Poole's team and the fictional island location location of Saint Marie.
- Amongst Us: The eighth episode of series one sees Richard uncover a major secret about Aidan (Adrian Dunbar), who has been dating Catherine (Elizabeth Bourgine). Far from his Line of Duty character Ted Hastings, Aidan is revealed to be a murderer.
- Death of a Detective: The first episode of series three marks a major turning point for Death in Paradise. DI Poole is killed off - with his murder being the first case for replacement DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall). This mirrors two years earlier, when Poole solved his predecessor's murder.
- Stab in the Dark: This instalment, the first episode of series four, proved memorable for two reasons. It marked the introduction of Florence Cassell (Josephine Jobert) who became a long-running character. Meanwhile, Don Gilet guest-starred as the killer - almost a decade before becoming the show's latest DI.
- Swimming in Murder: Similarly to above, this episode marks the first appearance of JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare), who starred for seven series.
- Man Overboard (Part One and Two): This two-parter in series six had a lot of different elements involved. Some of the team travelled to London, DI Goodman exited the show - while newcomer DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O'Hanlon) made his first appearance.
- Switcharoo: Airing as the fifth episode of series nine, this was the first intalment following DI Mooney's departure. In his place came DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) - who became the show's longest-serving DI.
- Sins of the Detective: The latter half of a two-parter in series 12, which saw Neville in the frame for murdering smarmy criminologist David Cartwright. Although the team eventually uncover the actual murder, it comes with a big shock.
- A Murder in the Skies: The finale of series 13 marked Neville's exit from Saint Marie. The unlucky-in-love detective got a happy ending by sailing into the sunset with love interest Florence Cassell - who'd returned a few episodes earlier.
Topics