Death in Paradise stars Don Gilet and Shantol Jackson

Death in Paradise star Don Gilet's life off-camera: from famous partner to almost quitting acting
Don Gilet is back on our screens as DI Mervin Wilson in the brand new series of Death in Paradise, which sees the Londoner ready to leave Saint Marie and return to the UK when an intriguing case tempts him to stay.
Death in Paradise stars Don Gilet and Shantol Jackson: 'There are a lot more human stories!'
As Death in Paradise returns for a new series with a new DI, stars Don Gilet and Shantol Jackson reveal what's in store in the sun-soaked whodunnit
Don Gilet is Death in Paradise’s grumpiest detective yet
January wouldn’t be January without a new series of Death in Paradise, the cosy crime blockbuster in which dark deeds unfold in the sunny Caribbean. Its appeal is obvious – with New Year blues in full swing,
Inside Death in Paradise star Don Gilet’s private life as he makes history
Don Gilet has made history as the first Black British actor to star as the police detective in the long-running procedural drama, Death in Paradise. The 58-year-old actor made his debut as DI Mervin Wilson, the replacement for Neville Parker (Ralf Little), in the Christmas special in 2024.
Death in Paradise’s Don Gilet: ‘I don’t want to be put up for a character that’s there because of his colour’
Gilet is diplomatic in response to Marshall’s quotes: “Well, I mean, nice one, for him to say that.” The problem is he has spent his career trying not to be a token and avoiding, as he puts it, “getting political”.
Death In Paradise's Don Gilet's life off-screen as Happy Valley star brands him 'my fella'
Don Gilet has been a popular face on television for decades now but regularly keeps his personal life out of the spotlight
Who is Death in Paradise star Don Gilet? BBC series introduces new detective
In the first trailer for series 14, the actor can be seen investigating a murder as the new detective inspector of Saint Marie. Mervin, who previously discovered his estranged mother had died, says in the trailer that he does not think her death was “an accident”.
Death in Paradise, review: Don Gilet’s detective could do with a little more warmth
Don Gilet made his debut as Wilson in the Christmas special. He arrived in Saint Marie on family business and reluctantly delayed his departure when his boss at the Met asked him to solve a murder. In this latest episode, Mervin was en route to the airport when he came across another murder victim and felt obliged to deal with that case too.
BBC Death in Paradise star Don Gilet's ten-word response to Kris Marshall's casting demand
Death In Paradise star Don Gilet has issued a blunt response to his predecessor Kris Marshall after he shared his thoughts on who should have replaced Ralf Little.
BBC Death In Paradise viewers say same thing about 'blunt' new detective
Death In Paradise viewers were thrilled on Friday night as they tuned into the first episode of the latest series. Former EastEnders actor Don Gilet had a tough act to follow as he took over the role of lead detective DI Mervin Wilson.
Death in Paradise star reacts to season 14's shocking Commissioner Selwyn twist
Death in Paradise 's new lead detective Don Gilet commented on Commissioner Selwyn's (Don Warrington) future on the show after the season 14 debut teased the character's possible exit.
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Don Gilet investigates as new detective inspector in Death In Paradise trailer
Actor Don Gilet can be seen investigating a murder as the new detective inspector of Saint Marie in the first trailer for Death In Paradise series 14. The 58-year-old, known for his role as ...
Death in Paradise cast talk new team dynamics, potential romance and a "very emotional journey" in Saint Marie
As Mervin continues to ruffle feathers, the police team pull together to solve some of the island’s most confounding cases ...
Why Death in Paradise's massive bombshell could completely change the show
Mervin's measured response to finding out about his mother's accidental death at sea was tinged with tears that stubbornly refused to spill and Mervin getting choked up for extended beat in which we ...
How to watch Death in Paradise season 14 online — stream latest episodes of the cosy crime drama for free
Not only are viewers in the UK the first to be able to watch new Death in Paradise episodes from Friday, January 31, but they ...