Comic Relief viewers rejoice as Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out mash up ‘saves’ BBC show

Due to the actress Sally Bretton starring in both shows, one of the special sketches on Friday’s Comic Relief Red Nose Day was a mash-up of the mystery series Beyond Paradise and the comedy Not Going Out.

Actress Sally Bretton stars in both Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out, and her two TV worlds collided on Friday night in a special crossover episode for Comic Relief. Sally plays Lee’s wife Lucy in Not Going Out and Humphrey’s girlfriend Martha in Beyond Paradise, and took on both roles for the sketch that featured a mix up of mistaken identities.

Sally was accompanied by her onscreen co-stars Lee Mack, who plays Lee in Not Going Out, and Kris Marshall, who plays DI Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise. Esther Williams from Beyond Paradise was also portrayed by Zahra Ahmadi, and the sketch also featured more well-known faces from both shows.

The crossover mini-episode was popular with fans. The comic relief miniseries “Not Going Out/Beyond Paradise” is more of the kind Comic Relief should be doing. Bravo Bravo, one fan commented, and another, “lol that was enjoyable”! A third person wrote, “Now that was more like it!” The night’s entertainment has far exceeded expectations. Fourth added, “This part has been the best so far.

When the special episode was revealed, Sally and I discussed filming it. “It was very entertaining to have the two worlds collide, play my own doppelganger, and become ensnared in the chaos that comes with that!” It was especially noteworthy to do it all for Comic Relief, a truly amazing cause.

We weren’t sure whether we were coming or going because the sketch was shot so quickly. Lee Mack’s mind holds all of the moving parts in his mind, I don’t know. We all had a fantastic day filled with laughter, confusion, and fun.

Kris Marshall, who plays her Beyond Paradise husband, added: “It’s always a delight to be able to combine the joys of comedy with the ability to help the many worthwhile charities that Comic Relief supports. And that as a part of the hilarious mistaken identities and sliding doors pastiche in a melange of two of the BBC’s most beloved shows, I can be a small cog in this year’s wonderful evening of fun, frolics and fundraising.”

The third series of Death In Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise will return on BBC One on Friday, March 28, at 8 p.m., just before the season finale of Death in Paradise at 9 p.m., and the next season of Not Going Out is currently filming.

In an interview with The Mirror, Sally revealed where the new season of Beyond Paradise picks up for her character Martha and husband Humphrey.

“They’re in a really good spot together,” Sally says. “They’re very busy but happy.” Martha has her hands full this season as she relaunches her restaurant Ten Mile Kitchen, unaware that her mother Anne is set for a huge obstacle of her own this season. Adding drama to the intrigue, Martha’s ex-fiancé, Archie (Jamie Bamber), makes an unexpected return – this time with a business proposal.

On Friday, March 21, Red Nose Day for Comic Relief airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7 p.m., and on BBC Two at 10 p.m.

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Source: Mirror