Ben Miller, best known as Death in Paradise’s DI Richard Poole, has confirmed he is returning as Professor Jasper Tempest in ITV’s Professor T
Actor Ben Miller has revealed he will be returning to a beloved role in thrilling news. Ben, who played the first lead detective in Death in Paradise, is set to reprise his role as Professor Tempest in ITV’s Professor T. He has also confirmed that another series, which is filmed in Cambridge, is on the way.
Much like Ben’s character DI Richard Poole in Death in Paradise, Professor Jasper Tempest has a gift for solving cases. Despite struggling with OCD and a difficult past, the professor is coaxed from his university role by a former student who has become a police detective, convincing him to help with a complex case.
Speaking recently on The One Show, Ben confirmed that not only is series five of Professor T on the horizon, but series six is also in production.
“We’ve got season five that will hopefully be coming out in the autumn,” he said. “I mean, spoiler alert, we’re actually working on season six. It’s a very exciting situation to be in.”
Executive producer Jo McGrath teased: “Season 5 will prove to be a momentous one for Professor T, both personally and professionally, and the series will climax with one of its trademark series finale episodes guaranteed to keep audiences glued,” reports the Express.
Fans of Death in Paradise were thrilled by the news, with numerous people sharing their excitement on social media. One wrote, “My favourite detective is back on screens.”
Another wrote, “I was so sad when you died in Death in Paradise,” while a third commented, ” Wonderful show!!! You and the rest of the cast are superb, Mr. Miller!!! We watch you on PBS channel 13 in NYC.”
Ben also appeared on Sunday Brunch yesterday, where he discussed his other television project, Austin. Speaking to hosts Tim Lovejoy and chef Simon Rimmer, Ben revealed that the second series of Austin has yet to be broadcast in the UK.
He disclosed, “It is coming soon. It is out in Australia, and it was the number one comedy in Australia.”
When pressed for a UK release date, Ben admitted he was uncertain, “I think over the summer, but I don’t know, it could be next month.”
Ben also announced his debut adult novel, A Very Dangerous Pursuit. “My story winds the clock back two years earlier, the same character -39 Steps is not in the UK, mine is obviously in Europe- and another very intriguing thriller, spy type drama,” the Richard Poole actor explained.
Drawing parallels between his lead character, Richard Hannay, and James Bond, Ben was insistent that the two bear little similarity, pointing out that Richard is hopeless with gadgets and is “incredibly self-conscious”.
Reflecting on the pressures of penning the novel, Ben remarked, “It’s funny, I didn’t think too much about it at the time, it’s only now it’s come out, and people say, ‘Did you get permission?’”
Sunday Brunch returns on Channel 4 at 10am and Professor T is available to stream on ITVX. Season 5 coming soon.
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