Death in Paradise cast: Who stars in season 15 of the BBC murder mystery?

Poor Mervin. After finally summoning the courage to reach out to his brother in Death in Paradise season 15, the detective quickly discovered the pair couldn't be more different – Solomon making off with his belongings would have that effect. Now they've parted ways, and that appears to be that.

He hasn't had much time to dwell on it – not that he’d want to – though the encounter clearly knocked him, something his colleagues were quick to notice as work continues at pace.

Last week's episode welcomed Happy Valley's Siobhan Finneran as a guest star, whose character became a suspect after her neighbour was shot dead in his home.

Meanwhile, Selwyn launched a new community initiative in a bid to rebuild trust after learning of the islanders' anger at his decision to walk away from his job, despite their campaign to save him.

"I'm really excited for everyone to see this new season," Shaquille Ali-Yebuah told Radio Times ahead of its debut, promising a "new energy", a "new dynamic to the cast", and an "amazing" guest cast.

"I'm not being biased, but it might be one of the best seasons yet," he added.

Read more:

• Why Death in Paradise isn't on BBC One this week – and when it'll be back
• Death in Paradise's Don Gilet joined by real-life partner Siobhan Finneran in first look clip

Alongside Finneran, several other familiar faces have joined the series.

For more information about where you've seen the cast before and who they play, read on.

Death in Paradise cast

The main cast of Death in Paradise season 15 is as follows:

• Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson
• Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson
• Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas
• Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey
• Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Officer Sebastian Rose
• Catherine Garton as Sergeant Mattie Fetcher
• Daniel Ward as Solomon Clarke

For more information about the characters and where you've seen the cast before, read on.

Don Warrington plays Commissioner Selwyn Patterson

Who is Commissioner Selwyn Patterson? After being dismissed from his role as commissioner last season, Selwyn was eventually offered his job back when those in charge realised they had made a serious mistake. However, he chose not to return and remains retired — but could he still have a change of heart?

"Apparently there has been an outcry," Don Warrington previously said of the reaction to the teasing of a potential exit for his character.

"It's flattering, and I would be dishonest if I said it wasn't. But it came as a surprise to realise how deeply the characters had got into the consciousness of the public."

What else has Don Warrington been in? Warrington has appeared in countless productions on stage and screen. with highlights including playing Philip in Rising Damp, and appearing in Doctor Who's Rise of the Cybermen back in 2006. In 2008, he took part in Strictly Come Dancing, in which he was partnered with Lilia Kopylova.

Don Gilet plays DI Mervin Wilson

Who is DI Mervin Wilson? The detective inspector travelled to Saint Marie in the 2024 Christmas special to meet his mother for the first time, only to be drawn into the team’s latest investigation. He soon learned that his mother had been murdered, and ultimately helped bring her killer to justice. But just as he was preparing to leave the island and return to London, he made a shocking discovery — he has a brother…

Speaking about his relationship to the island in season 15, Gilet said: "Just by his nature and the way he is when it comes to his work and the way that his mind works, there’s always going to be a bit of kickback with the people he deals with. Last year, there was this antagonism between Mervin and the team because they just worked in very different ways, and both had to earn the respect of each other in the way they work.

"And let's not forget, he didn't want to be on the island, so he was going to be particularly reluctant to work with these people because of the personal issues he was dealing with. But as time has moved on, he's realised that he needs these people. They are now gelling, they're working as a team."

What else has Don Gilet been in? He's best known for EastEnders, Holby City and 55 Degrees North. You might also recognise him from Shetland, Sherwood, The Stranger and The Loch.

Shantol Jackson plays DS Naomi Thomas

Who is DS Naomi Thomas? Sergeant Thomas joined in season 11 and fast became an integral member of the team. Speaking about her relationship with Mervin, Thomas said: "They’re better colleagues. Naomi has a better understanding of who Mervin is and how he works. They’ve both had to adapt to one another, but Naomi is now someone Mervin would go to for guidance, like with the relationship he had with the Commissioner. He's very comfortable opening up with Naomi."

What else has Shantol Jackson been in? Death in Paradise was something of a career breakthrough for Jackson, but she previously appeared in a small role in Idris Elba's film Yardie and had a main part in 2018 sports movie Sprinter.

Élizabeth Bourgine plays Catherine Bordey

Who is Catherine Bordey? Catherine Bordey is the island's mayor and owns her own beachfront bar. "There is always a different side that we can discover from Catherine," said Bourgine. "What I love about Catherine is that she is a woman in her 60s who is independent and fighting for what she believes in. It’s important that Catherine as a character reminds those who are watching to always pursue what they want."

What else has Élizabeth Bourgine been in? Like Jobert, Élizabeth Bourgine is French and has appeared in several shows and movies in her home country, including Private Lessons, A Heart in Winter and My Best Friend.

Shaquille Ali-Yebuah plays Officer Sebastian Rose

Who is Officer Sebastian Rose? Officer Seb Rose joined the team in season 14. "Seb has learnt so much from Mervin and his English ways, and he's also learnt a lot from Naomi and the Commissioner," said Ali-Yebuah. "He's added everything that he's learnt to his arsenal going forward. Every time he learns a lesson, he really takes it on board, so he doesn't make the same mistake again. He’s very determined to be the best and works things out in his own unique way. He doesn't let his fidgety brain stop him. We also see what everyone thought was a weakness is an advantage for him."

What else has Shaquille Ali-Yebuah been in? His credits include CBBC show Dixi, football comedy The First Team, sci-fi drama The Feed, sci-fi superhero film iBoy, and Channel 4 comedy I Hate You.

Catherine Garton plays Sergeant Mattie Fletcher

Who is Sergeant Mattie Fletcher? Saint Marie PD's new sergeant. "Audiences can expect some action, someone who's lovable and who's trying their best, but almost to a fault," said Garton. "She has something to prove to herself and to others and sometimes she can do that to her detriment, but it comes from a place of passion. They will see ups, downs and lots of sass!"

What else has Catherine Garton been in? You might recognise her from The War Between the Land and the Sea.

Daniel Ward plays Solomon Clarke

Who is Solomon Clarke? Mervin's half brother. "Mervin's newfound familial happiness soon turns to frustration as he discovers the pair are not quite as similar as he hoped they might be," reads the official synopsis.

What else has Daniel Ward been in? His credits include Everything Now, Mood and This Is Going to Hurt.

Death in Paradise season 15 guest stars

Episode 1

• Steffan Rhodri (Gavin & Stacey) plays George McCann - a businessman who has commandeered Government House.
• Will Close (Dalgliesh) plays Kevin Felton - he worked for George as a tech consultant before being found dead.
• Maxine Finch (The Bay) plays Rosalie Dolor - a Government House employee.
• Sarah Hadland (Miranda) plays Deborah Shelman - George's operational manager.
• Louis Davison (Find Me in Paris) plays Leo Quinn - he's interning at Government House. George is his dad.

Episode 2

• Scarlett Alice Johnson (EastEnders) plays Keira Mayhew - a relationship therapist who runs a couples retreat.
• Hermione Norris (Cold Feet, Spooks) and Ace Bhatti (EastEnders, The Sarah Janes Adventures) play Margot and Alistair Hartnell - one of the couples on Keira's retreat.
• Sean Delaney (Killing Eve) and Lizzie Davidson (Such Brave Girls) play Luke and Stacey Warber - the second couple at the retreat.
• Gary Wilmot (Midsomer Murders) plays Anton Busette - a tabloid journalist who Selwyn despises.

Episode 3

• Aneirin Hughes (Keeping Faith) plays Henry Ashby - he's shot dead in his home.
• Siobhan Finneran (Happy Valley, Benidorm, Time) plays Fleur Edwards - Henry's next door neighbour. She's an artist who recently moved to Saint Marie.
• Kojo Kamara (The Outlaws) plays Baxter Turton - Fleur's gardener.
• Ben Willbond (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) plays Craig Pinnock - he's seen speeding away from the scene of the crime on a moped.

Episode 4

• Jenny Mayers plays Sylvie Godwin - an active member of the local church who’s found dead.
• Sandra James-Young (eastEnders) plays Pastor Laurette Rose and Seb’s mum.
• Layo-Christina Akinlude (The Stolen Girl) plays Yasmine Sealy - another church-goer.
• Mark Anthony Brighton (Dr Strange) plays Hector Moise - Sylvie was his schoolteacher. He’s remained close with her.
• Poppy Miller (The Commander) plays Selina Bascombe - her grandfather was stationed on St Marie during the war.

Episode 5

• Samuel Edward-Cook (Peaky Blinders) plays Michael Farrer - part of an acting troupe. He collapses and dies on stage while performing The Tempest.
• Phoebe Sparrow (Downton Abbey) plays Anya Chambers - Michael's partner. She's also an actor.
• Ben Lloyd-Hughes (The Crown) plays Jez Gorman - also an actor, he used to be in a relationship with Anya.
• Paul G Raymond (Horrible Histories) plays Nathan Burns - the stage manager.
• Tim McMullan (Magpie Murders) plays Richard Dempster - he stars as Prospero.

Death in Paradise former cast members

Ben Miller played Richard Poole

Who is Richard Poole? The first lead detective to feature on Death in Paradise, Richard Poole was a very accomplished detective – who was shockingly murdered in the first episode of season 3.

What else has Ben Miller been in? Miller is well known as one half of the comedy double act Armstrong and Miller alongside Alexander Armstrong, while other major titles include Professor T, Bridgerton, Suspect and Paddington.

Kris Marshall played Humphrey Goodman

Who is Humphrey Goodman? Poole's replacement on Saint Marie, Humphrey Goodman arrived on the island in season 3 and became chief inspector. He enjoyed life in Saint Marie and was known for solving mysteries very quickly. He left to start a new chapter with his girlfriend Martha and they now have their own spin-off, Beyond Paradise.

What else has Kris Marshall been in? Marshall is best known for My Family, Love, Actually and Sanditon.

Ardal O'Hanlon played Jack Mooney

Who is Jack Mooney? The third lead detective in the show's run, Mooney took over from Goodman and was a friendly and unassuming inspector. He was planning to travel the world with his love interest Anna, hut instead headed back to London to spend more time with his daughter. Jack recently popped up in Australian Death in Paradise spin-off Return to Paradise.

What else has Ardal O'Hanlon been in? O'Hanlon's credits include Father Ted, My Hero, Extraordinary, The Woman in the Wall and Derry Girls, in addition to his successful stand-up career.

Ralf Little played Neville Parker

Who is Neville Parker? Neville Parker followed on from Jack Mooney as the show's lead detective.

In season 11, sparks were flying between Neville and holidaymaker Sophie, but their love story crashed and burned when it emerged that she was on a mission to destroy him as revenge for the death of her sister – who Neville had arrested many years ago. Following that ordeal, he looked set to leave, but Neville stayed until the end of season 13, before sailing off into the sunset with Florence Cassell.

What else has Ralf Little been in? Before joining the cast of Death in Paradise back in 2020, Little was best known for his roles on sitcoms The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.

Joséphine Jobert played Florence Cassell

Who is Florence Cassell? Florence worked alongside Neville in the Saint Marie police force as a detective sergeant and had something of a will-they / won't-they romance with the detective. But she later told him that she only saw him as a friend. Florence then left Saint Marie due to being in danger after exposing a major big-time criminal, but she popped up in season 13 after exiting witness protection and appeared to have developed feelings for Neville. After some more will-they / won't-they action, the pair decided to go travelling together.

What else has Joséphine Jobert been in? Alongside Death in Paradise, she has appeared on a number of TV shows in her homeland France including Cut, Summer Crush and Saint-Ex, nos années pension.

Tahj Miles played Marlon Pryce

Who is Marlon Pryce? Marlon was first seen on Death in Paradise as a petty criminal who spent his days scamming tourists, before becoming an officer with the local police force. In season 13, his sister received a scholarship to a school in Jamaica and with their mum unable to accompany her, he volunteered to go instead.

What else has Tahj Miles been in? Miles recently starred in Mr Loverman. He previously appeared as part of the main cast on Class Dismissed, and also had a role in Steve McQueen's Mangrove – part of the Small Axe series of films on BBC One.

Ginny Holder played Darlene Curtis

Who is Darlene Curtis? We first met Darlene in season 7 when she entered the frame as Dwayne Myers's love interest. She was initially the police station's office admin, but then trained to become an officer.

"She goes from trainee to Officer extraordinaire, which is major for her," said Holder. "She's still quite feisty. She can never lose that because it's so needed."

What else has Ginny Holder been in? Holder is best known for her role in Holby City, but has also starred in Doctors, DCI Banks, The Capture and Ragdoll.

Sara Martins played Camille Bordey

Who is Camille Bordey? A Detective Sergeant who worked under both Richard Poole and Humphrey Goodman, Camille is the daughter of Catherine. She was departed the island after being assigned an undercover job in Paris.

What else has Sara Martins been in? Martins has appeared in a number of series both in the UK and in France including Father Brown, Grand Hôteland, The Coroner and Those About to Die.

Danny John-Jules played Dwayne Myers

Who is Dwayne Myers? Dwayne was a long-serving police officer at Honoré Police Station, appearing in 57 episodes of the show – and knew the island of Saint Marie better than anyone. He previously left to spend time with his estranged father in London, who was ill. He did briefly return in the 2021 Christmas special, before exiting once again. But he then returned and remained on the show until the 2024 festive episode, before leaving once more to spend quality time with his old man.

What else has Danny John-Jules been in? John-Jules is best known for Red Dwarf, while other credits include a role on CBBC children's spy drama MI High and CBeebies series The Story Makers.

Tobi Bakare played JP Hooper

Who is JP Hooper? A sergeant who is close friends with Dwayne Myers, JP had always dreamed of being a diligent and hard working police officer. He left to take on a new job, but returned briefly in season 13, and again at the beginning of season 14 for a particularly troubling case.

What else has Tobi Bakare been in? Bakare played Jamal in the first two Kingsman films and has also had regular roles on The Tunnel and The Smoke.

Gary Carr played Fidel Best

Who is Fidel Best? Originally an officer – before being promoted to Sergeant, Fidel was a young investigator who was known for his organisational abilities and his eagerness to impress. He went on to work in St Lucia.

What else has Gary Carr been in? Since leaving Death in Paradise in 2014, Carr has had major roles in a number of series including The Deuce, Genius and Trigonometry as well as appearing in four episodes of Downton Abbey and films including Bolden and 21 Bridges.

Aude Legastelois Bidé played Madeleine Dumas

Who is Madeleine Dumas? A Detective Sergeant who worked alongside Jack Mooney, arrived in Saint Marie after living in Paris for most of her life. She moved back to Paris after being offered a promotion.

What else has Aude Legastelois Bidé been in? Legastelois Bidé has also appeared in episodes of Nox and The Hookup Plan.

Shyko Amos played Ruby Patterson

Who is Ruby Patterson? An officer who replaced Dwayne Myers on the Honoré Police Station team, Ruby was just starting her career in the police – and is the niece of Commissioner Selwyn Patterson. After a trip to Paris, she decided to remain there permanently.

What else has Shyko Amos been in? Besides Death in Paradise, Amos's most high-profile appearance to date was in an episode of A Very English Scandal in 2018.

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