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Best in Paradise

8/9/2020

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Best in Paradise
​(no, that’s not a typo)
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The safest way to soak up some sun, sea and sand this summer
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Photo: BritBox, used with permission
One of my (more recent) embarrassing moments started when I received an email from the lovely Madison at the BritBox press office in New York. She was excited about a new exclusive BritBox offering called Best in Paradise. That’s not right, I thought to myself, must be a typo. 
“You mean Death in Paradise,” I politely corrected her. 
No, she even more politely corrected me, this is a special treat for fans of the Caribbean crime series; the cast sharing their favorite episodes (that’s where the “Best” comes in).
​Oops - the perils of a pun!


As aforementioned fans of the show will know, the tropical island of Saint-Marie has much in common with fellow fictional Midsomer and Carsley: seemingly idyllic, but the body-count per episode makes you think twice about wanting to live there. At least there’s some reassurance that when you are murdered in paradise, a team of provincial police officers led by a fish-out-of-water English/Irish detective will investigate and ultimately solve the mystery of your demise. 

All nine series of Death in Paradise have proved hugely popular in the UK, regularly pulling in TV audiences of more than 8 million, and earning another spot in the top 10 most-watched programmes for the BBC. The show’s winning formula includes gentle cultural stereotypes (the bemusement of the laid-back locals towards the procedure-stickling, quirky Britishness of the DI), likeable characters, a lighthearted tone and crimes that are oh-so clever and complicated in a Columbo-esque sort of way. 

Best in Paradise is a bit like a greatest hits pick (for us oldies) or a cast-created playlist (for anyone under the age of 40). It features the stars introducing a selection of their favourite episodes, spilling the beans on working with guest stars (look out for Neil Morrissey, Hugo Speer and Rupert Graves) secrets behind the stunts, and the real reason Kris Marshall had to cut his hair.
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Kris Marshall & Joséphine Jobert share their faves. Photo: BritBox, used with permission
Having missed out on our summer hols this year, we’re all in need of a pick-me-up. What better way to escape reality and get a much-needed dose of sun, sand and sea. Binge the best bits of Death in Paradise and take a TV trip to gorgeous Saint-Marie (without the risk of actually being murdered). 

Best in Paradise is streaming exclusively on BritBox. 

6 Comments
Toby M
8/9/2020 06:30:27 pm

This is one of our favorite shows. Will check out the best of ---
Thanks for the heads up.

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judith johns
8/9/2020 07:57:40 pm

great review. LOVE LOVE LOVE kris marshall.

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Julia Thomas
8/10/2020 05:22:31 am

I love the way you write, you are sooo funny.
I enjoyed your review almost as much as the show itself!!! lol

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Harry Russo
8/10/2020 02:43:23 pm

A great show and a great review.

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JP
8/14/2020 07:52:22 am

Brilliant!!

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Trudy
8/30/2020 09:44:36 am

Nice review. Enjoyed reading this.

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