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Coastal CluesThe unofficial Beyond Paradise fan guide
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The unofficial Beyond Paradise guide — episodes, cast & filming locationsEvery case
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Find spoiler-safe episode guides, follow the characters and explore the real Cornwall locations behind fictional Shipton Abbott.

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DI Humphrey GoodmanFrom Saint Marie to Shipton Abbott, series by series Martha LloydTen Mile Kitchen, fostering and the wedding Filming locations map32 places in Looe, Cornwall and Devon Is Shipton Abbott real?Where it is meant to be — and where it is filmed Series 5 newsFilming in Looe, expected 2027 Kris MarshallCareer, TV shows and Death in Paradise Things to do in LooeBeaches, boat trips, walks and screen spots Where to stay in LooeBest areas and hotels near the locations
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Explore Looe beyond the screen

A fan trip that works for the real town

Looe is a working harbour town, not an outdoor set. Start with local orientation, transport, gradients and public access; add commercial options only when they genuinely help.

Discover the real Looe
  1. East, West and the working harbourMeet Looe on its own terms before following the screen trail.
  2. Choose a base by access, not a postcardCompare river side, gradient, parking and trip style.
  3. Build one unhurried dayLink public viewpoints with time for the town itself.
  4. Plan the whole return journeyCheck rail, parking and local transport at source.
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Series 5 in productionBeyond Paradise Series 5: filming in Looe, expected on BBC One in 2027A fifth series has been reported as commissioned, and local press saw filming in Looe in July 2026. Here is what is known about Series 5 — cast, filming and release — and what is still unconfirmed.Confirmed archive updateSeries 4 completes the four-series episode archiveAll six Series 4 case files now include verified production credits, refreshed guest casts and spoiler-safe story notes.Verified locationPort Eliot confirms a Beyond Paradise production linkThe estate's own location-hire page provides a firm source for its stable yard—without guessing which scene belongs to which episode.Confirmed travel updatePentillie's Quay Cottage publishes visitor informationA genuine filming location now has an official stay page, but access remains booking-led and private-property rules still apply.