Why is Return to Paradise not on today? BBC schedule change explained
Return to Paradise is taking a surprise break! 🌴📺
- Return to Paradise is not on as usual.
- It will not broadcast the latest episode this evening.
- But why has it been moved from the schedule?
Return to Paradise is set to take a week’s break, fans are being reminded. The show will not be on in its regular spot this evening.
The Death in Paradise spin-off only just made its highly anticipated return just a couple of weeks ago. It takes place in Australia instead of the Caribbean.
But why is the show taking a break and when is it back? Here’s all you need to know:
Why is Return to Paradise not on today?


Fans who sit down this evening to tune in for Return to Paradise will instead be greeted by the BBC’s Children In Need coverage. The broadcast of the charity event is set to begin at 7pm and will continue through the evening.
It will run through the usual 8pm start time of Return to Paradise and it means the show has been pushed from its regular spot. The show is set to return in seven days' time, according to the BBC.
When is Return to Paradise on again?
The third episode of season two will be broadcast next Friday (November 21), it has been confirmed. Fans can expect it to return at its usual time of 8pm.
On its website, the BBC teases: “A CEO is poisoned during a spiritual ceremony at a corporate retreat, but the killer’s method defies explanation.”
If you can’t wait to watch the next episode, the full series two boxset is available to watch on iPlayer right now. Every episode in season one and two can be watched right now.
The on demand service also has previous episodes of Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise. For those who need to catch up - or want to re-watch.
See who is in the cast of Return to Paradise as it returns to series 2. Remind yourself of the actors and guest stars.