Death in Paradise star Ben Miller has confirmed he will be reprising his beloved role as Professor Jasper Tempest in ITV's Professor T09:20, 25 May 2026Updated 09:24, 25 May 2026Ben Miller has announced he will be reprising a cherished role in a thrilling development.‌Ben Miller, who portrayed Death in Paradise's original lead detective, will return to play Professor Tempest in ITV's Professor T. He additionally revealed that another series was in the pipeline.‌Similar to Ben's character DI Richard Poole in Death in Paradise, Professor Jasper Tempest possesses a talent for cracking cases. Despite battling with OCD and a troubled history, the professor is drawn from his academic position by a former pupil turned police detective, who persuades him to assist with a challenging investigation.‌During a recent appearance on The One Show, Ben announced that not only was season five of Professor T forthcoming, but season six was also in development."We've got season five that will hopefully be coming out in the autumn," he revealed. "I mean, spoiler alert, we're actually working on season six. It's a very exciting situation to be in."‌Executive producer Jo McGrath hinted: "Season 5 will prove to be a momentous one for Professor T, both personally and professionally, and the series will climax with one of its trademark series finale episodes guaranteed to keep audiences glued," reports the Express.Death in Paradise enthusiasts were equally delighted by the announcement, and numerous fans expressed their reactions on social media. One posted, "My favourite detective is back on screens."Another commented, "I was so sad when you died in Death in Paradise," while a third contributed, " Wonderful show!!! You and the rest of the cast are superb, Mr Miller!!! We watch you on PBS channel 13 in NYC."‌Ben also featured on yesterday's Sunday Brunch, discussing his other television project, Austin. Speaking with hosts Tim Lovejoy and chef Simon Rimmer, Ben revealed that series two of Austin isn't yet accessible to UK audiences.He explained, "It is coming soon. It is out in Australia, and it was the number one comedy in Australia."‌When questioned about its UK arrival, Ben expressed uncertainty, "I think over the summer, but I don't know, it could be next month."Ben announced his debut adult novel, A Very Dangerous Pursuit. "My story winds the clock back two years earlier, the same character -39 Steps is not in the UK, mine is obviously in Europe- and another very intriguing thriller, spy type drama," the Richard Poole actor stated.Drawing comparisons between his protagonist, Richard Hannay, and James Bond, Ben emphasised their differences, noting that Richard is useless with gadgets and is "incredibly self-conscious".Article continues belowAddressing whether he experienced pressure while writing, Ben remarked, "It's funny, I didn't think too much about it at the time, it's only now it's come out, and people say, 'Did you get permission?'"Sunday Brunch returns on Channel 4 at 10am and Professor T is available to stream on ITVX. Season 5 coming soon.