Cosy BBC police drama perfect for Death in Paradise fans gets major update

A beloved BBC show will return later this year and fans will be thrilled

12:03, Tue, Jun 9, 2026 Updated: 12:04, Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Three individuals are standing on a street, with two women dressed in police uniforms standing beside a woman in casual attire.

Hope Street is a hit BBC show (Image: BBC)

A beloved BBC crime drama set in Northern Ireland has received a major update — and fans are set to be absolutely thrilled.

When the first series of Hope Street burst onto screens back in 2021, it quickly captured the hearts of daytime television audiences. The show follows the lives of officers at the local police department in the fictional town of Port Devine, nestled in Northern Ireland.

After five successful series, Hope Street is set to make a triumphant return later this year with a special episode, titled One of Our Own - A Hope Street Film. The special will also receive a cinematic release across the UK from September.

Several familiar faces are confirmed to reprise their beloved roles in the special episode, including Kerri Quinn, Tara-Lynne O'Neill, Niamh McGrady, Marcus Onilude, Cameron Cuffe, Katie Shortt, Eleanor Methven, Paddy Jenkins and Jonny Grogan.

Joining the returning cast are some exciting new additions. Belfast-based comedian Paddy Raff takes on the role of Malcolm McQueen, the new chef and barman at The Commodore, while Tim McGarry steps into the role of Reverend Dodds, and Letitia Hector portrays Anna Baptiste, reports Belfast Live.

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Two individuals, one in a police uniform and the other in casual attire, are walking side by side on a grassy field near the oce

It follows the lives of the local police department (Image: BBC)

According to the BBC, One of Our Own - A Hope Street Film "opens with a violent crime committed against a much-loved local and the police investigation brings bad news for Detective Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew. Love is also in the air and there's a wedding to plan, but this is Port Devine, what could possibly go wrong?" Mary McKeagney, Commissioning Editor for BBC Northern Ireland, has also stated: "We hope this feature-length film will provide the perfect opportunity to tie up some loose ends for fans. And with some new characters thrown into the mix, I'm sure there will be plenty of drama in Port Devine!

"It is a bit of a thank you to all our audiences for engaging so enthusiastically with the series. Thanks, too, to the cast and crew, past and present, for bringing us such joy across all five series so far, and to Northern Ireland Screen for their continued support, and to the people of Donaghadee for having us."

A group of uniformed individuals, likely law enforcement officers, are standing together in front of a lighthouse and a waterfro

A special episode will air later this year (Image: BBC)

Throughout its run, Hope Street has garnered glowing reviews and holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDB. On the site, one viewer commented: "I enjoy watching this show as a break from the hardcore crime I often get caught up in watching.

"The town is a beautiful spot, shown vividly in the aerials at the start of each program and there is a cast of characters that you might see in any small location where people all know one another."

Another viewer remarked: "I really enjoyed this Irish Cop Drama. The quaint community of this sleepy little Irish town is charming and engaging and the characters are sweet and likeable."

A third also wrote: "Found very bingeable. I am very glad I watched it. I felt there was enough crime and personal drama to keep it interesting."