The tenth series will start this month, which was filmed during the pandemic with just a three-month delay in production. 

Set on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the next two series will welcome back cast regulars and introduce new faces to Saint Marie.

The crime drama will continue to feature perplexing and mysterious murders and puzzles, with plenty of surprises in store for viewers. 

Executive producer Tim Key, promised that the next two series will keep viewers “on their toes.”

He added: “We are hugely proud of series ten and delighted we’ll be heading back to Saint Marie to continue the story. 

“Our amazing cast and crew have delivered against the odds this year and we can’t wait to get going again - we’ve got huge plans for the future.”

Series 10 of Death In Paradise airs on 7 January on BBC One.