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Death in Paradise fans have expressed their calls for for another spin-off collection, this time following DI Selwyn. The beloved BBC crime drama has run from 2011, following Ben Miller, Kris Marshall, Ardal O’Hanlon, Ralf Little and now Don Gilet in the main function.

Following its success, Beyond Paradise started airing in 2023, with Kris returning as DI Humphrey Goodman. A second spin-off, Return to Paradise, noticed a feminine detective in the lead for the first time, debuting in 2024. Fans are now demanding a collection revolving around Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, performed by Don Warrington.

Taking to Reddit, one individual wrote: “I wonder what the communities thoughts are and whether there would ever be enough interest for the BBC to commission a show portraying Selwyn’s days as the DI.”

One individual replied: “I’d be happy to see one tbh! Modern Selwyn narrating his memoirs of his more interesting cases.”

Another theorised: “He’s been commissioner for 50 years, each season can be set in that particular decade.”

Someone else said: “I think a whole episode dedicated to an old Selwyn case would be great. Same style with him revealing the killer at the end. Would also be great if it tied to a case in the current time that gets explored in the next episode.”

Another wrote: “I’ve seen this idea mentioned a few times, and I really do think it has legs! It would require a good amount of historic research to be period-accurate, though. I also don’t think Selwyn would be the typical DiP “Aha, I’ve solved the case from this trivial detail!” type of detective, so the style would need to be a bit of a departure from DiP and other in-universe shows in order for it to feel believable. BUT it could be incredible if done well!”

Another called the suggestion a “great watch”, while another person said: “Young Selwyn series. I’d definitely watch it. Or even just a Xmas special,” as another fan echoed: “I would love this! Seems like an open goal to me.”

Don had appeared to depart Death in Paradise last 12 months, with an emotional season 14 finale showing to be Selwyn’s farewell, only to make an sudden return, leaving fans delighted.

He later urged viewers to “assume nothing” about his character’s future on the show, telling the i Newspaper: “That was just the storyline, nothing more.”

He continued: “The producers thought it might be fascinating to have Selwyn attain some sort of disaster and then, after dealing with it, return.

“There was no Machiavellian intent. But it was certainly very nice to know my character had penetrated people’s consciousness to that extent, and that they liked him.”

The demand for another spin-off comes after the BBC confirmed Death in Paradise has been recommissioned for another two collection.

Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, said: “Death in Paradise is a global phenomenon and we are incredibly proud to have it on the BBC, where it goes from strength to strength. It’s with great pleasure that we share the news that we’ll be returning to Saint Marie for two more sun-soaked series and Christmas specials.”

Tim Key, Executive Producer, Red Planet Pictures commented: “We remain incredibly proud of the show and the team that makes it, and delighted that the audience continue to love it as much as we do.

“The response to our latest series has been wonderful and we can’t wait to get started again – we’ve got something very special lined up to kick off our 16th season, with a big surprise setting it up in our Christmas special. Watch this space…”

Death in Paradise is accessible to watch on BBC iPlayer.