Shore of suspense

Sally Bretton and Kris Marshall return for a new season of the cosy crime series set on the stunning southwest coast

- LAURA CARRENO-MULLER

Kris Marshall always dreamt of doing his own stunts. In fact, he was all set to skydive for Beyond Paradise's third season — until bosses shut him down.

"I was really up for it, though there was a small matter of insurance,” the 51-year-old actor says. “They said, ‘No chance.’ If it was the last day of filming, they would probably let me do it. But there's an adage that says to never do a dangerous stunt on your last day of filming.”

Whether he's diving from a plane or into another complex case, DI Humphrey Goodman is back for another series of the popular Death In Paradise spin-off, alongside Sally Bretton, 44, who portrays his ever-supportive partner, Martha Lloyd.

Last series left fans reeling when Humphrey and Martha decided against tying the knot, despite seeming destined for wedded bliss. But their relationship is stronger than ever.

“They're in a really good spot together,” Sally says. “They're very busy but happy.”

Kris finds the couple’s healthy dynamic refreshing, particularly in a TV landscape full of dramatic break-ups and endless tension.

“They're on the same page," he says. “It’s unique to have a TV couple that aren't having incredible amounts of interpersonal drama the whole time.”