Death in Paradise fans were quick to recognise Neville Parker’s sister Izzy in a BBC repeat of series 11
A Widow’s Bay star previously featured prominently in Death in Paradise.
Presently, the BBC is broadcasting repeat instalments of Death in Paradise, with Wednesday evening showing series 11, episode five. In the 2022 series, Ralf Little portrayed the lead character DI Neville Parker prior to his departure in 2024.
The repeat instalment featured a young pop star discovered deceased at a rehabilitation facility, where it initially appeared to be a tragic accident. Nevertheless, Neville remained convinced that her death concealed more than first appeared…
In the instalment, viewers witnessed the appearance of Neville’s sister, Izzy. Yet, Neville wasn’t particularly delighted to encounter his sister, especially as she’d kept her visit a surprise and promptly began meddling in his affairs.
The role of Izzy is portrayed by actress Kate O’Flynn, who featured as the character across three instalments. Naturally, audiences will immediately recognise Kate, 40, for her memorable performance as Patricia Moyer in the recent popular series Widow’s Bay, reports the Mirror.
Additional credits include Fiona Lewis in Everyone Else Burns, Princess Mary in My Lady Jane and Alice in Bridget Jones’s Baby – amongst numerous others.
When the instalment originally aired, audiences were swift to immediately identify Kate portraying Izzy. One viewer remarked: “I recognise Izzy from somewhere!”.
While another viewer posted: “Where have I seen Izzy before! ? @deathinparadise she looks very familiar #DeathInParadise!”
However, it appears that Izzy’s return to Death in Paradise is unlikely, given the departure of her on-screen brother Neville. In 2024, Neville made the decision to leave Saint Marie permanently after four years, choosing instead to travel the world.
Don Gilet has since stepped into the lead role as DI Mervin Wilson. Reflecting on his arrival to the show in 2024, Don said: “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.
“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.
“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!”.
Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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