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Beyond Paradise fans think Humphrey and Martha will leave Shipton Abbott for good

Beyond Paradise enthusiasts have voiced a devastating theory that Detective Humphrey Goodman (portrayed by Kris Marshall) will depart the Shipton Abbott police force to protect one of his team members.

During the opening episode of series four, Humphrey was informed by his new superior that, due to budget constraints, he must dismiss one of his colleagues.

Yet, while Humphrey has not yet broken the devastating news to the team, viewers believe they’ve already determined who will be departing – and there will be more than one exit on the cards.

One viewer commented on social media, “Could this be his last outing as they are looking to reduce staff? May he goes to save the others?”

Another concurred, “I was thinking the same thing,” while a third speculated, “Could be Humphrey, maybe he and Martha go back to Saint Marie?”, reports the Express.

“I’d love for this to happen,” a fourth enthusiast continued, with another suggesting, “Humphrey leaves to save the station and takes a job in Saint Marie.”

After Friday evening’s second episode, Zoe Williams (Melina Sinadinou) revealed to PC Kelby Hartford (Dylan Llewellyn) her intentions to leave Shipton Abbott and embark on travels to Australia.

Certain viewers also suspect Kelby might ultimately depart to travel alongside Zoe. One fan posted on social media, “Is Kelby going to leave to go travelling with Zoe?”

Another proposed, “Zoe off to Dolphin Cove would be great!!! Kelby in tow even more amazing (as long as he comes back) Poor Esther.”

A third enquired, “Kelby and Zoe off travelling?” Fans were equally quick to spot the nod to Death in Paradise spin-off, Return to Paradise, and were delighted at the possibility of a crossover between the two series.

As Zoe and Kelby crossed paths, Zoe remarked, “Sorry, I was miles away.”

“In Dolphin Cove,” Kelby replied, to which Zoe asked, “Have you been?”

“I wish,” the police officer responded. “It just says there. Sorry, I wasn’t snooping; it caught my eye. It looks like paradise. Are you planning on a holiday?”

“I am thinking about going travelling, seeing a bit of the world,” Zoe replied. “That is what life is about, isn’t it?”

Beyond Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

The new series of Beyond Paradise kicks off this month as Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton reprise their roles

Beyond Paradise is back this week as BBC viewers return to Shipton Abbott.

The countdown is nearly complete as BBC audiences are preparing to witness a brand-new series of the Death in Paradise spin-off, Beyond Paradise.

This week (Friday 27), devotees will be transported back to Shipton Abbot as DI Humphrey (Kris Marshall) and his team return to crack a collection of peculiar cases.

During the opening episode of the BBC series, Humphrey and his new wife, Martha (Sally Bretton), encounter a challenging predicament when they’re stranded at sea after the Lily Bond is caught adrift.

Nevertheless, this is merely the beginning of their troubles as the newlyweds find themselves residing with Martha’s mum, Anne (Barbara Flynn), as their houseboat is out of commission.

Despite the couple encountering less than perfect conditions, one thing is certain, they’ll be working through their difficulties against the stunning backdrop of Cornwall, reports Plymouth Live.

Throughout this series, Devon locals may spot a recognisable location featured on the programme as the crew has filmed at Mothecombe Beach in Plymouth.

When questioned if there were any locations in this series that stood out to the BBC star, Sally hinted at one racy scene audiences can look forward to.

She revealed: “There’s a rather scandalous scene where Martha and Humphrey go for a swim at Mothecombe Beach. We filmed this at sunrise at the most beautiful beach, but oh my goodness, it was freezing!”

This won’t be the first occasion the stunning private beach has appeared in the cherished programme, as the beach was previously closed during filming of Dawn French’s The Trouble With Maggie Cole.

Sally wasn’t the only star from Beyond Paradise to laud the Devon location, as Kris Marshall highlighted Mothecombe beach as a standout spot for him this series.

He shared: “As always, we got to film in some stunning locations, especially Mothecombe Beach. You can only get down there by foot or in a 4×4, and when the sun is out, it feels like you’re in the Caribbean.

“Sally and I had a brilliant scene there – it was at sunrise, and it was freezing, but so beautiful. I even got to have a dip in the sea!”

A synopsis for this series teases more ‘mind-boggling’ cases for the team to unravel, ranging from the death of a crime novelist to an intruder returning to rectify a crime they instigated.

It states: “Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Devon and Cornwall, fact and folklore blur when a witness claims a mermaid wrecked a local seaweed farm, an off-grid community fight developers with the image of the Green Man, a Morris dancer is targeted in plain sight, and a stolen pirate map reappears under mysterious circumstances.

“Beyond the station, Humphrey and Martha launch into married life as they search for a new place to call home, all whilst Humphrey faces mounting pressure when tasked with an impossible decision that will change his team forever.

“Meanwhile, Anne rises to new heights as a local councillor, Esther is forced to grapple with the consequences of her past choices, and Zoe starts planning her next steps. Elsewhere, Kelby’s dating life takes an unexpected turn when he meets someone online, but Margo spots warning signs that all may not be as it seems.”

The fourth series of Beyond Paradise airs Friday 27 March on BBC One from 8pm

The new series of Beyond Paradise will see ‘unexpected hurdles’ for Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd

Beyond Paradise returns for a new series on Friday night and fans will be delighted.

Series four episode one sees Detective Inspector for Shipton Abbott Police Station, Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall, investigate a crime novelist’s death that eerily mirrors the details of his final novel. Humphrey must uncover whether it was a coincidence or murder by design…

Meanwhile, The Lily Bond is caught adrift leaving Humphrey and Martha Lloyd, played by Sally Bretton, back home with Martha’s mother Anne Lloyd, played by Barbara Flynn.

However, things won’t be plain sailing for the couple in series four as Martha star Sally, 45, teased that the duo will face “unexpected hurdles”.

Talking ahead of series four, Sally said: “They have so much fun in this series, but as always, there are unexpected hurdles.

“They’ve taken on a huge house project that is stunning but comes with plenty of problems, and Martha is constantly juggling her business, the builder, the new home, and Humphrey.”

Meanwhile, Humphrey star Kris, 52, teased of his character and series four: “He’s finally a married man!

“They’ve put fostering on the back burner to focus on their new house project, which, as you can imagine with Humphrey’s clumsiness, is a recipe for disaster. He’s not at all gifted in the DIY department, causing more issues than he solves.”

Talking about Humphrey being forced to part ways with his beloved houseboat this series, Kris added: “Ever since we met Humphrey in the Caribbean, he’s been a frustrated sailor.

“He loves the romanticism of being on a boat and is always drawn to the water, so he is sad that this chapter of his life has closed. However, their new house is in the perfect location, and hopefully there will be more boats in his future.”

Elsewhere, a synopsis for series four teases: “DI Humphrey Goodman and the Shipton Abbott team are back, facing a fresh wave of mind-boggling puzzles. From the suspicious death of a crime novelist, whose final plot eerily mirrors their demise, to an intruder who returns to undo the crime scene they created, the team have their work cut out for them.

“Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Devon and Cornwall, fact and folklore blur when a witness claims a mermaid wrecked a local seaweed farm, an off-grid community fight developers with the image of the Green Man, a Morris dancer is targeted in plain sight, and a stolen pirate map reappears under mysterious circumstances.

“Beyond the station, Humphrey and Martha launch into married life as they search for a new place to call home, all whilst Humphrey faces mounting pressure when tasked with an impossible decision that will change his team forever.

“Meanwhile, Anne rises to new heights as a local councillor, Esther is forced to grapple with the consequences of her past choices, and Zoe starts planning her next steps. Elsewhere, Kelby’s dating life takes an unexpected turn when he meets someone online, but Margo spots warning signs that all may not be as it seems…”

Beyond Paradise returns this Friday at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.