Fans of the sun-soaked crime drama Return to Paradise were met with an unexpected change to their Friday night viewing on November 14th, 2025. The show's regular 8pm slot on BBC One was unexpectedly empty, leaving viewers wondering about the fate of their favourite Australian-set detective series.
Why was Return to Paradise removed from the schedule?
The culprit behind the schedule shake-up is the BBC's annual Children in Need charity broadcast. The extensive coverage for the worthy cause began at 7pm and ran through the entire evening, completely occupying the time usually reserved for the latest escapades of the Death in Paradise spin-off.
This is not a permanent change, but merely a one-week break for the programme. The show, which only made its highly anticipated return for a second series a couple of weeks ago, is scheduled to resume its broadcast next week.
When will Return to Paradise be back on BBC One?
For those eager to see what happens next, the BBC has confirmed that Return to Paradise will be back with its third episode on Friday, November 21st. It will return to its familiar 8pm time slot on BBC One.
The next episode promises another intriguing case. The BBC teases: “A CEO is poisoned during a spiritual ceremony at a corporate retreat, but the killer’s method defies explanation.”
If the week-long wait feels too long, there is a perfect solution for dedicated fans. The entire second series boxset is available to stream right now on BBC iPlayer. This means you can binge-watch the rest of the season at your leisure. The platform also hosts every episode from the first series, alongside previous seasons of Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise, offering a complete paradise of detective drama for anyone needing to catch up or re-watch.
