MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO WATCH ON TV 3.

As the third in the 'My Favourite Things to Watch on TV' installment I have chosen to recommend Death In Paradise. I watched series 3 in two days. TWO DAYS. It stars Chris Marshall as the goofy and well meaning Humphrey Goodman, a replacement Detective Inspector (SPOILER: the first, played by Ben Miller, was tragically murdered in the first episode). 

If there's one thing I love it's a lighthearted yet fiercely intelligent murder mystery which is probably why I reviewed Jonathan Creek first. Death In Paradise ticks all the proverbial boxes for me. The mysteries are (apart from the first, which I vaguely recollect was a Jonathan Creek Christmas special) unique and intriguing. The characters are diverse and very amusing. The thing I love most about it is how far away it is from my life. The Carribean setting is breathtaking. -Holiday 2015 fingers crossed!- It's relaxing and mesmerising. The one liners are hilarious but it is the bumbling Humphrey's attempt to settle in to Saint Marie life that are really special. Also there have been some wonderful cameos, my favorite so far having been from Spaced star Mark Heap, so keep your eyes peeled. It is heartwarming and life affirming. The smiley face emoticon was made for this show. :) 

Find it on iPlayer right now.