The new series of Beyond Paradise kicks off this month as Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton reprise their roles
The pair have a ‘scandalous’ scene at the beach(Image: BBC)
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