An actor who appeared on Beyond Paradise has joined the fourth series of a Death in Paradise-style cosy crime drama.
Peter Davison will feature alongside Shayne Ward, who stars as Jack Grayling, a former police officer turned cruise ship entertainer, in Channel 5′s mystery series The Good Ship Murder.
In the upcoming series, Jack tackles a new collection of perplexing crimes aboard a lavish Mediterranean cruise liner. The synopsis states: “Jack navigates new waters, both personal and professional, as high stakes mysteries unfold once more against the picture postcard backdrop of the sunny Mediterranean.”
Audiences will see Peter, who has appeared in Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise, portray Jack’s father, Eddie Grayling, described as a “smooth-talking, streetwise silver fox”.
“After 35 years as a copper in Serious Crimes, Eddie is still razor sharp, so when the ship sails into choppy waters, he brings his old-school policing methods out of retirement to form a crack crime-solving duo with his son,” the synopsis continues.
View 3 ImagesPeter Davison has joined the cast of The Good Ship Murder(Image: Channel 5)
In a statement, Peter commended the “brilliant, tight-knit team” for its welcoming atmosphere, reports the Express.
“Eddie Grayling is a delight to play, and Shayne and I have relished establishing a father-son dynamic in the Good Ship’s sleuthing team,” the actor said.
“Shayne has made fitting in, and filming our many scenes, so easy. Even if it’s obvious he can run a little faster, and sing a lot better than me.”
Meanwhile, Fiona Allen (Smack the Pony, Finding Emily) will take on the role of trailblazing new captain, Serena ‘The Iceberg’ Teller, described as a “formidable figure, oozing class and style, who strikes fear into her crew.
“But occasionally the ice thaws a little, and we catch a personal glimpse of a woman who has made huge sacrifices for her success.”
View 3 ImagesCatherine Tyldesley will not return as a series regular(Image: © 5 Broadcasting Limited / Paramount / ©Clapperboard Productions)
A host of fresh guest stars are also set to feature in the forthcoming series, including Richard Blackwood (The Madame Blanc Mysteries, Eastenders), Anita Dobson (Doctor Who, Eastenders), Matthew Kelly (Inside No. 9, Not Going Out), Rula Lenska (Mr Big Stuff, Coronation Street), Debra Stephenson (Bad Girls, Coronation Street), Neil Stuke (Hijack, Grantchester) and Ramon Tikaram (Kaos, Pennyworth).
Elsewhere, Catherine Tyldesley, who has portrayed First Officer Kate Woods since the show’s launch, will not be returning as a series regular. Her character is expected to depart the show in the season four premiere via a “special appearance”.
Channel 5 Commissioning Editor Greg Barnett has teased the new episodes as “hugely dramatic and entertaining”.
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He said, “I’m absolutely thrilled that Peter and Fiona are joining the regular cast aboard The Good Ship Murder. Their brilliant performances will delight fans and definitely rock the boat.
“I’m further excited that we have secured such incredible guest-star appearances, which will make this fourth series hugely dramatic and entertaining.”
The Good Ship Murder seasons 1-3 can be streamed on 5.