Death in Paradise release date confirmed as Neville Parker returns after Florence's exit

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The festive special, which will air on Boxing Day at 9pm, will be a 90-minute episode full of the latest on-goings from sunny Saint Marie.

However, fans won’t have to wait very long for the 12th series after the Christmas special as the first episode kicks off on January 6 at 9pm.

Along with the return of Ralf, viewers will also see Don Warrington, who has starred in the show from the beginning, Elizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey and Tahj Miles as Officer Marlon Pryce.

Shantol Jackson who plays Sergeant Naomi Thomas and Ginny Holder as Darlene will also be back for the new instalment.