The opening episode of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season two has paid tribute to BBC producer Daniel Scott-Haughton09:31, 27 May 2026BBC's hit crime drama is back today.‌A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season two concluded its opening episode with a moving tribute to BBC Commissioning Editor Danielle Scott-Haughton.‌The highly anticipated follow-up to the BBC adaptation of Holly Black's bestselling novel has been released today, Wednesday 27th May, with Emma Myers back as Pip Fitz-Amobi on another chilling case.‌Before the credits, the premiere episode concludes with a touching tribute to Danielle which reads: "In loving memory of our friend and colleague Danielle Scott-Houghton (sic), 1989-2026."Danielle sadly passed away in early January, aged just 37. It is understood that she died in her sleep, though her exact cause of death has not been released. She played a crucial role in bringing the series to life back in 2024, and worked on a number of other popular BBC shows including Death in Paradise and its spin-off, Beyond Paradise.‌The devastating news was first reported by The British Blacklist before receiving confirmation from Death in Paradise's official Instagram account.The BBC crime drama subsequently posted a lengthy Instagram Story honouring their departed colleague. It read: "We were devastated to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Danielle Scott-Haughton."Dani was the BBC Commissioning Editor for Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise and was a passionate champion of both shows, as well as every programme she worked on.‌"It is impossible to put into words the energy and joy she brought with her each time she visited our shoots, or the wonderful collaboration of working with her. Her enthusiasm, positivity, and determination not only to make every project as good as it could be, but also to take care of the people and world around her, was infectious and inspiring," reports the Express, reports Wales Online."We will all miss her enormously. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult and very sad time," the post added. The British Blacklist also shared a poignant tribute to the BBC producer, featuring a collection of images of Danielle.‌"We are heartbroken to share the passing of Danielle Scott-Haughton, a brilliant BBC Commissioning Editor, producer, and a cherished friend of The British Blacklist and the wider Black British creative community," the message began.Content cannot be displayed without consent"Danielle truly showed up. In action, care, and belief. She was a steadfast supporter of Black creatives, Black stories, and Black-led platforms, always believing our stories deserved space, scale, and respect."‌At the time, tributes poured in across social media, with Death in Paradise detective Don Gilet offering his condolences.Radio presenter Clara Amfo also wrote on social media, "We love her beyond measure."In her role as Commissioning Editor, Drama at the BBC, she oversaw and shaped countless beloved programmes for the broadcaster, including EastEnders, Just Act Normal, Death in Paradise, and Beyond Paradise, where she held the position of executive producer.Article continues belowA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2 is available on BBC iPlayer and internationally on Netflix.