Death in Paradise's Ralf Little gives exciting update as first episode 'in the bag'

Death In Paradise star Ralf Little has teased how "great" season 13 of the beloved BBC crime drama is going to be while sharing a filming update with fans.

By Rebecca Jones, Senior Showbiz Reporter

Death in Paradise starts filming for new season

Ralf Little, who plays Detective Inspector Neville Parker, took to Instagram for a live Q&A at the weekend while in the Caribbean to answer fans' burning questions about Death In Paradise.

Ralf began his Instagram Live by telling viewers: "We are halfway through episode one, we've got the Christmas special in the bag.

"We are halfway through episode one and I think it's going to be very good, I told you the Christmas special is done and dusted and I think that is going to be a pretty good one as well."

He added: "I think it's going to be really great. Obviously, I can't give any spoilers, but the creative team has really pushed the boat out.

"I think every year the creative team goes that little bit extra and tries to make something special."

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Ralf is reprising his role as Neville Parker

Ralf is reprising his role as Neville Parker (Image: BBC)

"It's all going very well, so here we are," he added before answering some questions from fans.

One Death In Paradise fan asked Ralf about Danny John-Jules who played Officer Dwayne Myers in the BBC series.

"He came back for the last Christmas special and he was a legend," Ralf exclaimed.

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Ralf Little is filming for series 13

Ralf Little is filming for series 13 (Image: RALF LITTLE )

"I used to watch Red Dwarf as a kid, so he's a real hero of mine. He's always welcome as far as I’m concerned, I love him."

When asked if any of the actors play pranks on set, Tahj Miles' name sprung to Ralf's mind. The 21-year-old portrays Marlon Pryce on the show.

The last season of Death In Paradise was not easy for Ralf's character Neville.

Fans will recall he was arrested for the murder of a suspect and discovered his love interest Sophie Chambers (played by Chelsea Edge) was the killer.

The series is hugely popular on the BBC

The series is hugely popular on the BBC (Image: BBC)

He was gutted after learning his romance was a sham and considered leaving Saint Marie for good.

However, he chose to remain on the island with the help of his colleagues and close friends' support.

Will beloved Neville have more luck romantically in series 13?

Death In Paradise episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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