Beyond Paradise may be on a break, but its cast are far from idle in the meantime.
Following a series packed with longing glances and unspoken feelings, Archie Hughes (Jamie Bamber) was finally reunited with Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi), who dropped her defences in the closing episode of Beyond Paradise series four.
While BBC viewers eagerly anticipate how their blossoming romance unfolds in series five, Jamie Bamber has wasted no time throwing himself into a brand new venture.
Currently in post-production, the 53-year-old is set to appear in the forthcoming espionage thriller The Hive, which was first announced last year.
In the film, “The Hive” is a high-tech counter-terrorism unit tasked with neutralising threats who face their biggest mission yet when a political summit is about to be held in Tenerife.
View 2 ImagesBeyond Paradise’s Archie Hughes is played by actor Jamie Bamber.(Image: BBC)
The synopsis continues: “Commander Kate McKenzie (played by Franka Potente), known for her ruthless, no-nonsense methods, needs an insider with knowledge of a dangerous terrorist group posing a constant risk.
“Undercover agent María Gómez (Sophie Cookson) arrives at the Hive on the eve of the summit, just as a bomb explodes in the city centre, accompanied by a warning: a senior UN executive will be killed in 90 minutes.
“McKenzie then mobilises her elite team: the hunt has begun, and María may prove pivotal.”
Bamber’s role in The Hive remains undisclosed, though the Beyond Paradise and Law and Order: UK star will be appearing alongside The Bourne Identity’s Franka Potente and Kingsman actress Sophie Cookson.
View 2 ImagesThe Hive will also star Kingsman actress Sophie Cookson.(Image: GETTY)
Rounding out the cast are Young Wallander’s Adam Palsson and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’s Gonzola Bouza.
Production got underway during the summer of 2025 in Tenerife, before the crew relocated to Cologne, Germany, to complete filming.
No official release date for The Hive has been confirmed as yet, though it is anticipated to land on screens later this year.
Separately, production on Beyond Paradise is due to kick off in July 2026 in Devon, with the popular BBC drama set to make its return in early 2027.
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Beyond Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.