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The BBC has shared a first look at the new lead detective in popular mystery series, Death in Paradise.

EastEnders and Shetland star Don Gilet was unveiled as the replacement for Ralf Little earlier this year. Little had starred as Detective Inspector Neville Parker in series 9 to 13 of the show, which has been running since 2011.

The hit BBC series, which focuses on the detective inspector from the UK and his police team solving murder mysteries that continue to shake the fictional island of Saint Marie, sees a new actor joining as DI every few years.

Gilet will make his debut as Detective Inspector Mervin WiIson in a feature-length Christmas special later this year, before a brand-new series in 2025. He is best known for playing Lucas Johnson in the long-running soap, as well as Jacob Harris in Sherwood and John Howell in Shetland.

Filming has wrapped in Guadeloupe, which will also see the return of regular faces including Don Warrington, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder, Élizabeth Bourgine and Danny John-Jules.

“I am delighted to have returned to the wonderful island of Guadeloupe and this time to be stepping into the well-worn shoes of the Detective Inspector,” Gilet said.

“It’s been a real pleasure filming such a beloved series alongside the hardworking cast and crew. I can’t wait for the fans to see how DI Mervin Wilson fares on the island, how he fits within the Saint Marie police team and what secrets may unfold…”

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When his casting was revealed back in May, Gilet had said that “being offered the new lead role in Death in Paradise feels like a deeply loved and incredibly precious jewel has been placed in my hands”.

He added, “This is a big show, with a big heart and the love continually grows for it. It is my intention to never lose sight of that and to remain grateful, humbled and dedicated.

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“Even during those testing times when every sinew is screaming at me to run off the set and dive into the sea, swimming pool or an ice-cold beer – whichever happens to be closer at the time!”

THE Vicar of Dibley is returning to screens ahead of its 30th anniversary – with fans treated to never before seen footage.

The beloved sitcom – which launched in 1994 – centred around Dawn French‘s character Geraldine Grainer.

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She arrived in the Dibley as the village’s new vicar, but struggled at first to win over the locals.

The show also starred Emma Chambers, Gary Waldhorn, Trevor Peacock, Roger Lloyd Pack and John Bluthal, who have all sadly died.

It ran for just three series but pulled in millions of viewers and is still adored to this day.

Three decades on, fans will get to enjoy the BBC series as it lands on TV streaming platform Now.

A special tab hosts some of The Vicar of Dibley‘s most memorable episodes – such as Geraldine being completely submerged after throwing herself into a puddle.

It also includes the 2021 special ‘Inside Out’ where Dawn, 67, and Richard Curtis look back at memorable episodes with never-before-seen footage also included.

Bosses are also releasing a new episode each day, starting with series one.

Meanwhile, Dawn French previously revealed she was returning to comedy – 17 years after The Vicar of Dibley ended.

Can You Keep a Secret? is a six-part series created and written by Simon Mayhew-Archer, the talent behind hits like This Country and Josh.

In this new comedy, Dawn plays Debbie Fenton – a widower, lawn bowler, and self-proclaimed protector of her family.

The new show is a co-production between Big Talk Studios, Mayhay Studios, and CBS Studios and will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

Best BBC comedies

A BBC boss called on the industry to “save our sitcoms”, but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows.

We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen.

Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) – Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel.

Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) – The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek “Del Boy” Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters’, in particular their brazen attempts to get rich.

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Blackadder (1983 – 1989) – Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time

Absolutely Fabulous (1992 – 2012) – Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina ‘Eddie’ Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay ‘hip’. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on.

Little Britain (2003 – 2006) – The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy!

The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) – A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line ‘Am I bovvered?’. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous ‘Nan’, Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie.

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Gavin and Stacey (2007 – Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.

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Celebrities are reacting to the news that Donald Trump has become the next US president.

It was revealed on Wednesday (6 November) that the Republican candidate had declared victory after sweeping three of the most crucial states after a chaotic election day.

As some stars remained controversially tight-lipped about who they were voting for, many celebrities shared their endorsements for Kamala Harris, with a flurry of people, including Harrison Ford, Jennifer Aniston and Arnold Schwarzenegger, speaking out in favour of Trump’s Democratic rival in the last few weeks.

Meanwhile, Trump’s contingent of famous supporters, included Kelsey Grammer, Hulk Hogan, Zachary Levi and podcaster Joe Rogan, who endorsed him hours before the election. AsTrump’s victory was announced, he wrote on X/Twitter: “WHOLE. LEE. S***.”

Jake paul, the boxer and iternet personality who also endorsed Trump, called the Republican party’s triumph as “a massive step in the right direction to heal the major issues going on in the world currently”.

Rapper Cardi B posted a photograph to Instagram, writing: “I hate y’all bad.” Earlier in the night, she deleted a post in which she said of the voting stats: “This is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes.”

Director Adam McKay, whose credits include The Big Short and Don’t Look Up, wrote: “Who would have guessed lying about Biden’s cognitive health for 2 yrs, refusing to do an open convention for a new nominee, never mentioning public healthcare & embracing fracking, the Cheneys & a yr long slaughter of children in Gaza wouldn’t be a winning strategy?”

The Wire actor Wendell Pierce warned of the “consequences” Trump’s victory could have.

He wrote: “The Supreme Court will be changed for a generation. I’ll never see a moderate court again in my lifetime. Alito and Thomas will step down and Trump will appoint 40 year old partisans to the bench. The damage he is about to inflict on our institutions the next 2 years will be irreparable.”

Lili Reinhart, star of Riverdale, addressed the claims of sexual assault levied against Trump, : “I cannot fathom the feeling of the women who came forward about their sexual assault at the hands of Trump. Seeing millions of people vote for their abuser. My heart absolutely breaks for these women. I believe you, and I am so sorry.”

In May 2023, a jury in New York found Trump liable for the sexual abuse of writer E Jean Carroll.

Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright, whose credits include the Hunger Games franchise, The Batman and TV series Westworld, re-shared his earlier post, which read: “We’re crazy, America. But we’re not as crazy as Trump”, with an addendum: “Let me just say ‘I was wrong.’”

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Meanwhile, Susie Dent subtly shared her views on the fact that Trump had won a second term in the White House. The Countdown star said: “Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.” Her post was reshared by broadcaster Carol Vorderman, who had earlier written: “Looks like Trump will win. God help America.”

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KALEB Cooper has lifted the lid on Jeremy Clarkson’s farming skills in a crushing new blow to the star.

The buddies, who work together on Diddly Squat Farm, have built a great friendship thanks to their escapades on Clarkson’s Farm but when it comes to the nitty gritty side of work, Caleb has confessed that Jezza is often not up to scratch.

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Kaleb has admitted that despite being younger, he has been “the teacher” when it comes to telling Jeremy what to do and how to be a successful farmer.

Delivering the brutal verdict on his agricultural skills, Kaleb appeared to hint that Jeremy could even be in the wrong industry altogether amid his struggles to grasp the farming side of his work.

Kaleb said of the star: “Part of me is saying he’s still a trainee. He’s getting there, though.

“We’re five years in the game now and if you haven’t picked up on certain things from five years in an industry, you’re probably in the wrong industry.”

Despite Kaleb’s scathing review of Jeremy’s farming abilities, he confessed that the former The Grand Tour host has been a huge support to him in his media career and even had “a tear in his eye” during an emotionally-charged moment backstage at one of Kaleb’s recent one-man shows, The World According to Caleb.

He said: “He gave me a great big hug and he went, ‘Well done, my boy, I’m so proud of you’. I’m sure he had a tear in his eye at one point.”

Despite clearly needing some help in the farming region, it seems as though Caleb won’t be slowing down on his advice anytime soon.

The pair will be seen on-screens together for a while to come with Prime Video having handed Clarkson’s Farm a fifth series – before the fourth has even aired.

When the third series was released on the streaming giant in May, it harvested 10.7 million views.

The fourth series is due to be screened next year and work has already started on a fifth, following life at Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.

The announcement came during a bonfire party at Jeremy’s pub near Burford.

A huge ‘5’ firework lit up the sky as Jeremy revealed the news to fans.

He said: “Over the years bright lights in the sky have been used to make many important announcements.

“The birth of baby Jesus for example, but tonight they’re being used to make an announcement that’s even bigger than that.

“Season 5 of Clarkson’s Farm is coming,” Jeremy finished off by saying, before pointing towards the gold 5.

He penned as the caption: “It’s the 5th november… this just felt right Clarkson’s Farm S5 is officially in production.”

Clarkson’s Farm series guide

By Conor O’Brien, TV Reporter

Clarkson’s Farm airs on Prime Video and follows TV personality Jeremy Clarkson as he manages his Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.

Three series have been released to date and here is an overview of what has happened so far.

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Series 1

• Jeremy takes over the day-to-day running of the newly renamed Diddly Squat Farm.
• Lisa Hogan, Kaleb Cooper, “Cheerful Charlie” Ireland and Gerald Cooper are also introduced.
• Jeremy starts to assemble what he needs for his farm – as well as laying the groundwork for things to come later.
• He buys key equipment including a tractor and cultivator, as well as taking on sheep and opening a farm shop.
• Jeremy takes over the day-to-day running of the newly renamed Diddly Squat Farm.

Series 2

• This series sees Jeremy look for ways to increase the farm’s revenue.
• One such example is bringing in a herd of cows although this isn’t without its issues.
• Jeremy also had the idea to convert the abandoned lambing barn into a restaurant where he could sell his meat from the farm.
• For this plan to move forward, he had to get planning permission from the local council.
• Viewers also meet Pepper, a heifer among the herd who ultimately becomes the star’s favourite.

Series 3

• The third series contained some of the show’s most emotional moments to date.
• In heartbreaking scenes, dozens of newborn piglets died as a result of overlaying – their mother rolling on to them.
• Jeremy said goodbye to his favourite pig – the Baroness – after she developed cancer and needed to be put down. 
• Dry stonewall expert and “head of security” Gerald Cooper was diagnosed with cancer.
• Jeremy and Kaleb began a competition between themselves – with Kaleb looking after the arable side and Jeremy taking the non-arable elements.
• Fellow farmers – and famous faces – Andy Cato and George Lamb appear in this series

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MARRIED At First Sight’s Amy Kenyon storms out of a date with husband Luke Debono tonight as they clash over his sexual past.

With the experiment nearing its end, the couple’s future looks to be hanging by a thread.

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In a teaser trailer at the end of last night’s episode, the pair’s cookery class quickly took a very sour turn.

Luke couldn’t resist showering Amy with the sort of compliments that have consistently given her the ick.

He told her: “That’s actually really sexy. I’m not going to lie.”

Continuing her food prep work, she replied: “Behave.”

The suave butler in the buff then seductively licked chocolate from a wooden spoon.

Amy said: “This is a cooking class, not a porno.”

She fumed to camera: “I’ve given Luke chance after chance.”

Sitting down for a heart to heart, attention turned to Luke’s past.

Amy asked: “Can you tell me how many relationships you’ve had?”

Luke responded: “Even that number’s probably inaccurate.”

An upset Amy fumed: “What the f**k? Absolute b*****ks.”

She then stormed out of the room, leaving Luke alone at the countertop.

The dramatic moment followed a difficult homestays week for the pair in which they didn’t see eye to eye.

Amy was grossed out by Luke letting her dog lick him, and she also accused him of ‘lying’ after seeing a photo on his fridge.

Luke cut the picture to remove a girl from it, but lied to Amy about the gender of the person he’d got rid of.

Then, things went from bad to worse as Luke told Amy she looked ‘bloated’ in a throwback photo of her, and then pointed out mould on the ceiling of her mum’s house.

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Emily Maitlis eviscerated Boris Johnson during a heated back-and-forth during Channel 4’s coverage of the US election.

As the votes for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were counted, Maitlis and Krishnan Guru-Murthy welcomed a rotating series of guests, including the former UK prime minister alongside Stormy Daniels and Succession actor Brian Cox, to debate the current state of politics in the US.

Johnson was present as a Trump supporter and, at one stage, Maitlis, who became a UK election night favourite after shutting down Nadine Dorries back in July, asked him about the “Trump-like behaviour” he “started importing” while he was prime minister.

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“You essentially started importing some of that Trump-like behaviour in Britian when you were prime minister,” she said, adding: “His disregard for institutions, his disregard for the rule of law, his denialism, which I think, I guess, was mirrored in your response to the privileges committee, your response to the parliament standards committee, your proroguing of parliament. This is all Trump-like behaviour.”

Johsnon said, through laughter, that he “disagreed profoundly” and proceeded to promote his book in what would be the first of seven times in eight minutes.

Unimpressed, Maitlis told him: “I don’t know why it’s funny,” to which Johnson said he didn’t “accept” the analogy “at all” as he feels it is “very dangerous” to compare UK and US politics. He then steered the conversation to Brexit, but Maitlis shut this down.

“I don’t know why you’re talking about Brexit, you know precisely what we’re talking about,” the presenter said, before reeling off the fact that he rejected the Owen Paterson affair, where the former Conservative MP was found to have broken standards law, and quoted people as saying it’s a kangaroo court – a phrase describing an informal, unlawful, and often unfair court that doesn’t follow legal standards or justice.

Johnson acknowledged that he was wrong to have done so, and the steered the conversation to what he said was a successful response to Covid, but Maitlis was having none of it: “It’s nothing to do with that, you know it’s not to do with that – it’s about how you respond to institutions and people calling out your lies.”

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Johnson then questioned Channel 4’s election coverage, calling it “a massively eschewed approach to a US election”, to which Maitlis said: “I’m asking you to account for your actions.”

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Maitlis was then interested to know whether Johnson would be inspired by a Trump victory to launch his own political comeback, and Johnson told her that the answer “is obviously contained” in his new book.

Here, Maitlis hit back with what has been branded the “line of the night” as she replied: “We’re not all gonna read your book so just tell us: do you want to have a political comeback?”

Deflecting, Johnson wondered why he was being asked, with Guru-Murthy defending Maitlis’s choice of question. Maitlis also pointed out: “You haven’t answered a single question – it’s extraordinary.”

Jonson stated: “The answer is you shouldn’t do it unless you think you can be useful and, by the way, Emily, I’ve answered all your questions all night.”

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Viewers heaped praise upon Maitlis for keeping at Johnson despite his attempts to steer the conversation in other directions.

“I found this cathartic. Great grilling by Emily. And I love it that repeatedly nobody laughs at his stupid joking around,” one person wrote, with another adding: “This is what I love about Emily Maitlis. It doesn’t matter how important you think you are, she will get right to heart of the issue and ask the direct questions.”

One viewer called the clip “eight minutes of someone destroying Johnson live on air”.