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BBC's Death in Paradise is a series loved by many TV drama lovers. The show has a staggering eleven seasons so if that doesn't prove the show has a dedicated following- we simply don't know what will.

Death In Paradise fans have come to love bumbling detective Neville Parker over the last four years - however, star Ralf Little has teased uncertainty over his future on the BBC drama. In the current series, we've seen Neville lead the Saint Marie police as they grapple with the challenging task of investigating an assassination attempt on Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (played by Don Warrington) during his 50-year police service celebration. While viewers initially feared for Selwyn's fate, it later transpired that he was doing well and will remain a permanent figure in the show.

Eric Chappell, writer. Born: 25 September 1933 in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Died: 21 April 2022 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, aged 88For 22 years Eric Chappell beavered away in the offices of the local electricity board in the East Midlands, while spending his spare time writing the novels he would might open the door to fame and fortune only to amass a mountain of “no thank you” letters.

Emmerdale actor Reece Dinsdale shared the news on Twitter, writing: "Just heard that Eric Chappell, the writer of Home To Roost, Rising Damp & many other shows died on Thursday.“Thank you for everything you did for me, Sir… your scripts were a complete joy to play.“Great times! My love & deepest sympathies to his friends and family."Rising Damp aired on ITV between 1974 and 1978 for four series.It was adapted from his stage show The Banana Box, which hit the West End in the early 1970s.And it later became a film, released in 1980, which starred Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour and Don Warrington, among other names.Eric was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire and worked as an auditor for the East Midlands Electricity Board for 22 years, before moving into writing.His writing even ended up in New York, when The Banana Box had a brief run at the Hudson Guild Theatre in the city in 1979. Eric went on to write for shows including The Squirrels, Duty Free, Fiddlers Three and Haggard.Following Reece's initial tweet, others left tributes too.Author Robert Harris said: "Our fathers worked together at a print factory in Grantham and used to swap stories about their sons.

Death in Paradise wrapped up its 11th season with an unexpected twist for a major character - and we're still wrapping our head around it!MORE: Death in Paradise shares incredibly exciting announcement as series 11 comes to an endFollowing Neville's flying visit from his sister earlier this season, another character received a blast from the past as a prestigious chess match taking place on the island ended in murder. Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, played by Don Warrington, was surprised to see that his ex-wife, Maggie Harper, had returned to Saint Marie after many years away. WATCH: Ralf Little talks to HELLO! about Death in Paradise season 11 finaleAs viewers learn, she had been working as a journalist in London and had made the rare visit to interview the genius chess player who had come out of retirement after 30 years to take part in the tournament.

BBC’s hit crime drama Death In Paradise.

Death in Paradise returns today with its 11th series on the BBC as the stars of the show are back to reprise their roles. However, there was some tongue-in-cheek tension between the actors at the recent launch of the new series.Speaking ahead of the show’s first episode, Neville Parker star Ralf Little and Selwyn Patterson actor Don Warrington were discussing their characters.As fans will know, the pair do not always see eye-to-eye on the BBC drama.In particular, the commissioner is always growing exasperated with his lead detective.In light of this, Don was asked whether he thinks his character prefers Neville or Marlon Pryce (played by Tahj Miles).He was quizzed by the Q&A host: “Which do you think he’d rather be stuck in a cell with?”Don replied: “I think, well, it’s hard.

DEATH in Paradise's Danny John-Jules has shared an epic throwback picture to celebrate his return for the Christmas Special. Last week, it was confirmed the 60-year-old actor will reprise his role as charismatic Officer Dwayne Myers for the show's first ever festive edition.