It may not be on the island of Saint Marie, but the "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" is still offering a dose of cosy, lighthearted mysteries, just set in Devon instead of the Caribbean. There's no Santa murder here, but there is a ghost and a lost Virgin Mary statue for DI Goodman Humphrey (played by Kris Marshall) and DS Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi) to deal with over the festive period.
Here's how to watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
The "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" premieres on Friday, December 27 on BBC One at 9.p.m. GMT (4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT). It will also be available on BBC iPlayer.
• WATCH FREE — BBC One/BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
• U.S./Canada/Australia — BritBox
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
Of course, it's not just the crimes we're interested in, but also a Christmas check-in with the personal goings on of Humphrey and his family and friends. That's what keeps us coming back to "Beyond Paradise", just like its original series "Death in Paradise".
*SEASON 2 SPOILER ALERT*
Are Humphrey and Martha (Sally Bretton) married yet? How is their relationship going as Christmas approaches? And how will introverted foster kid Jaiden (Austin Taylor) fit in and bond with his new family?
Read on to find out how to watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch the 'Beyond Paradise Christmas Special' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" online and on-demand.
How to watch 'Beyond Paradise Christmas Special' around the world
Can I watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" in the U.S.?
Yes, "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" drops in the U.S. on Wednesday, December 25 on BritBox – two days before the show airs in the U.K.
In the U.S., a BritBox subscription costs $8.99/month or $89.99 for a year.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
How to watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" online and on-demand in the U.K.
If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" on Friday, December 27 on BBC One at 9 p.m. GMT. It will also be available on BBC iPlayer to stream live and on-demand. You'll need a valid TV license, naturally.
If you're not currently in the U.K., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" online or on TV in Canada?
Whilst "Death in Paradise" is on BritBox in Canada, they're not currently showing spin-off series "Beyond Paradise" so the Christmas special won't be available to Canadians this week.
If you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can still catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" online in Australia?
Though "Death in Paradise" and its Christmas Specials air on BritBox in Australia, nowhere Down Under currently streams the "Beyond Paradise" spin-off so as it stands, the show isn't available to Aussies.
If you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Beyond Paradise Christmas Special' - Cast
- Humphrey Goodman - Kris Marshall
- Martha Lloyd - Sally Bretton
- Esther Williams - Zahra Ahmadi
- Kelby Hartford - Dylan Llewellyn
- Margo Martins - Felicity Montagu
- Anne Lloyd - Barbara Flynn
- Zoe - Melina Sinadinou
- Charlie Woods - Jade Harrison
- Hannah Owen - Amalia Vitale
- Bob Holland -Mark Heap
- Colin - Seann Walsh
- Fiona - Tamla Kari
- Rev Kate - Chizzy Akudolu
- Jaiden - Austin Taylor
- Marcus - Simon Nagra
- Linda Holland - Rosalind Adler
- Ben - Sami Amber
Where is "Beyond Paradise" filmed?
Although the fictional town of Shipton Abbott is supposed to be in Devon, almost all the filming for this year's "Beyond Paradise Christmas Special" took place in neighboring Cornwall. In particular, Looe, Polpero, Fowey, Calstock and Whitsand Bay.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Doctor Who: Joy to the World", "Gavin & Stacey: The Finale", "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl", "Call The Midwife", "Strictly Come Dancing", "Outnumbered" and plenty more.
