Death in Paradise: Agony Aunt Poisoned After Party

In the latest episode of the BBC crime drama Death in Paradise, airing on March 13, 2026, as part of Season 15, the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie became the scene of another tragic mystery. DI Mervin Wilson and his team launched an investigation into the poisoning death of beloved newspaper agony aunt Hortense LeRoux, who collapsed while reading her final advice column the morning after her retirement party.

The episode opened with a festive gathering attended by island dignitaries, including Commissioner Selwyn Patterson and Mayor Catherine Bordey, to honor Hortense's decades of service. Among the guests was journalist Anton Busette, a familiar and contentious figure who had previously clashed with the police by attempting to discredit the commissioner and undermine investigations. Busette, portrayed by Gary Wilmot, added immediate tension to the proceedings, given his history as Hortense's ex-husband.

The following day, Hortense's sudden death from poison sent ripples through the community. Wilson, played by Don Gilet, quickly mobilized his squad, including officer Naomi Thomas, to probe the case. Initial inquiries focused on the retirement party attendees, as the...