Death in Paradise season 15 pulled from usual time slot in BBC schedule shake-up
The FA Cup match between Hull City and Chelsea is shifting things around.
This week's third episode of Death in Paradise season 15 is moving from its usual slot on BBC One, due to the FA Cup match between Hull City and Chelsea airing live this Friday (13th February).
Instead of airing at 9pm that night, the episode has instead moved its BBC One transmission to Monday 16th February, as was confirmed in a post on the show's official Instagram account. However, that isn't the only way to watch it.
In fact, fans will actually be able to watch the new episode 15 minutes earlier than usual, as it will be added to BBC iPlayer at 8:45pm on Friday night.
Next Friday's (20th February) fourth episode will be unaffected and will air in the 9pm Friday slot on BBC One as usual.
The official synopsis for the third episode of season 15 says: "Mervin and the team are left perplexed when a reclusive pensioner is shot dead in his home. A prime suspect is quickly established in the form of an unassuming accountant.
"The evidence seems damning – a figure matching the suspect’s description was witnessed fleeing the crime scene. And when questioned, there’s clearly something shifty about this guy. The only problem? He’s got a rock-solid alibi.
"Meanwhile, the commissioner is determined to get the islanders back on side with a community-focused initiative. But tensions rise when Mervin goes rogue during the launch event."
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The current season of Death in Paradise has seen a change up in the central cast, with Catherine Garton joining the series as Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, after Darlene Curtis star Ginny Holder left the show.
Officer Sebastian Rose star admitted that Curtis's exit was a "surprise", saying at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026: "We miss her. I actually did my first audition with her, and that was my partner in crime in my first season. She's going to be missed."
Death in Paradise season 15 episode 3 will arrive on BBC iPlayer at 8:45pm on Friday 13th February and will air on BBC One at 9pm on Monday 16th February.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
