The BBC has revealed its star-studded guest cast for Death in Paradise 's upcoming Christmas special - and teased the return of a "familiar face". The cosy crime drama is returning over the festive period with a brand new special, where Mervin and his team solve another murder on Saint Marie. This year's Christmas special will see Shaun of the Dead's Kate Ashfield, Doctor Who's Pearl Mackie, Ted Lasso 's Billy Harris and other guest stars join the show as a team of co-workers who wake up on