Death in Paradise’s Ralf Little issues heartfelt message to incoming Detective Inspector

Death in Paradise star Ralf Little has issued a heartfelt message to his successor, EastEnders actor Don Gilet. The BBC announced on Thursday (2 May) that Gilet will join the series as the new British detective inspector Mervin WiIson for the forthcoming 2025 season. DI Mervin will join the police force on Saint Marie, a fictional island continually plagued by murder mysteries. Little, who played DI Neville Parker from series nine to 13, admitted he had been sitting on the casting news for several weeks, but was sworn to secrecy. He told fans he was overjoyed by the news and addressed Gilet directly, telling the actor he will be “magnificent” in the role. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis