Death in Paradise’s new lead has been revealed by BBC

The BBC has revealed the replacement for the lead detective in Death in Paradise following the emotional departure of actor Ralf Little at the close of series 14.

The actor has already begun filming in Guadeloupe, alongside returning Death in Paradise regulars Don Warrington, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder, Élizabeth Bourgine and Danny John-Jules.

At the close of the previous series, viewers saw Little’s character DI Neville reveal he was leaving the island.