Death in Paradise returns this week with a new series, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington.

In the first trailer of series 14 of the BBC series, Gilet can be seen investigating a murder as the new detective inspector of Saint Marie.

The 58-year-old, known for his role as the villainous Lucas Johnson in the soap EastEnders as well as starring in Sherwood, was first seen in the role during a Christmas special.

His character, DI Mervin Wilson, is ready to leave the island for good when a case close to the hearts of those at the station presents itself.

In the trailer, Mervin, who previously discovered his estranged mother had died, says he does not think her death was “an accident”.

He is also heard saying “…of all the elaborate ways to murder someone” and writes on a board that appears to show suspects and witnesses to a crime.

Death in Paradise series 14 cast list

The Radio Times has shared the cast list for the 14th series:

  • DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet)
  • Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington)
  • DS Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson)
  • Officer Darlene Curtis (Ginny Holder)
  • Catherine Bordey (Elizabeth Bourgine)
  • Officer Benjamin Brice (Anthony J. Abraham)
  • Sgt JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare)
  • Paulette Brice (Michelle Greenidge)
  • Damon Clarke (Mark Holden)
  • Karlus Brice (Stephen Odubola)

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Where is Death in Paradise filmed?

The series is filmed on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and returns this week.

How to watch Death in Paradise series 14

If you’re excited for the new series, here’s how you can watch it.

Death In Paradise will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC One from Friday, January 31 at 9pm.

Past episodes can be watched on BBC iPlayer so you can catch up.