Fans of the BBC murder mystery Death in Paradise will need to exercise patience, as the series 15 finale has been pushed back from its original broadcast slot.
The eighth and final episode of the current run has been delayed due to Comic Relief taking over the Friday evening schedule on March 20, with the charity telethon airing from 7pm until 10pm.
Viewers can now mark their calendars for Friday March 27, when the final instalment will air.
This marks another scheduling change for the popular Caribbean-set drama, which has experienced several shifts to its broadcast times throughout the current series.
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BBC Death in Paradise: The series 15 finale has been pushed back from its original broadcast slot.
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Despite the disruption, anticipation remains high ahead of the finale.
The latest run has already proved emotional for viewers, with the series 15 premiere featuring a moving tribute to BBC commissioning editor Danielle Scott-Haughton.
An image of Ms Scott-Haughton appeared at the end of the episode alongside the message: “Dedicated with love to our friend and colleague.”
She died unexpectedly at the age of 36, having joined the BBC in 2023 and worked across both Death in Paradise and its spin-off Beyond Paradise.
The Caribbean-set drama, which has experienced several shifts to its broadcast times throughout the current series.
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Colleagues paid tribute to her passion for storytelling and her unwavering support for creative teams.
The current series has also seen notable cast changes, including the departure of Ginny Holder, who played officer Darlene Curtis.
Her absence was addressed in the opening episode, with the character confirmed to be away for the foreseeable future.
Speaking about her exit, Ms Holder described the role as “an absolute gift,” while co-star Don Warrington admitted that “losing somebody” from the show is “always sad.”
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New character Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, played by Catherine Garton, has since joined the team.
Comic Relief will see Davina McCall leading the evening’s entertainment, hosting three hours of fundraising content.
She will be joined by a line-up including Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett and Catherine Tate.
Ms Tate is set to reprise her iconic character Nan, while the show will feature sketches inspired by programmes such as The Traitors and Amandaland.
This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary will also appear in a sketch titled The Bank Job.
The rescheduled date will offer fans a double bill of crime drama, with Beyond Paradise series 4 premiering at 8 pm, immediately before Death in Paradise at 9 pm.
The spin-off, set in the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbot, returns with a mix of mystery and light supernatural elements.
Storylines in the new series include a novelist who appears to have predicted their own death, a sinister turn at a Dark Morris celebration, and sightings of a vengeful mermaid along the coast.
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Returning cast member Phil Daniels will reprise his role, alongside a host of guest stars.
Meanwhile, the penultimate episode of Death in Paradise series 15 delivered a personal twist for DI Mervin Wilson.
The detective discovered he has a niece named Eloise, setting up an intriguing storyline ahead of the delayed finale.