Death in Paradise fans think they’ve noticed a tribute to former detective Neville Parker in BBC’s Beyond Paradise — but did you catch it?
Beyond Paradise viewers have spotted a clever tribute to Death in Paradise’s Neville Parker, portrayed by Ralf Little, in the latest episode of the spin-off. With the series finale approaching this Friday, fans are curious to see how things unfold for Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton).
In a recent skydiving scene, Humphrey faced an unexpected twist when he was set to jump with Martha’s mother, Anne (Barbara Flynn), who had to back out at the last minute due to an old injury. In typical Humphrey fashion, the landing didn’t go smoothly—he accidentally knocked out his instructor and ended up hanging from a bridge by his parachute.
Advertisement This blunder echoes a moment from Beyond Paradise’s very first episode, where Humphrey ended up dangling from a tree. In the latest adventure, an eagle-eyed fan spotted a subtle nod to Neville Parker — a detail highlighted by The Express.
On a Facebook fan page, one viewer wondered,
Was it just me, or was that a subtle nod to Neville Parker and his intense fear of skydiving, with Humphrey stepping in to do it instead?
Yes, partly that and partly just classic Humphrey. Remember when he first met Esther? He was stuck up that tree,”
Another fan agreed, commenting, according to Devon Live
Meanwhile, a third viewer joked about the scene’s drama, simply saying, “Hanging off Tamar Bridge.”
Ralf Little departed from his role as Neville Parker in Death in Paradise last year, making way for Don Gilet to take over as the new lead DI, Mervin Wilson. Fans will recall that Neville was known for his many fears and his strict diet of chicken and chips.
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As the future of Beyond Paradise season 4 remains uncertain, the synopsis for Friday’s episode hints at drama ahead: “When nurse Lucy goes missing on her way to work, suspicion turns to Josh Woods — Kelby’s rival.”
The synopsis continues: “However, after Josh receives a chilling voicemail, the team starts to suspect that something far more sinister is at play. In the recording, Lucy can be heard shouting ‘devil” followed by a beastly growl.”
It then poses the question: “Could the legend of the Devil’s Hump hold a vital clue to solving her disappearance? As the case intensifies, Humphrey finds himself torn between the personal and professional. With Rosie’s birthday fast approaching, he and Martha are determined to throw her the perfect party.”
The summary also highlights Humphrey’s struggle to balance his work and personal life, especially with Rosie’s birthday around the corner, as he and Martha prepare to make it a memorable celebration.
Source: Kentlive