I'm not watching it and haven't last week either. I'm not going to just keep putting it on for old times sake. It's had its day. Woeful ; put it out of its misery. Absent: Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby, Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby, Adam Gillen as Liam Conroy, Josh Bolt as Rob Dawson and Nathan Bryon as Joey Ellis. Talking about the show's success, Saskia Schuster, ITV's Comedy Commissioner, says "We are absolutely thrilled our audience continues to enjoy the antics of the Solana staff and its holidaymakers. The new series of Benidorm will be introducing a brand new family to our viewers." Guest Starring Bobby Ball, James Lance, Derren Litten, Claire Sweeney, Layton Williams, John-Paul Jones, Ashley Rebanks and Holly Johnson

Donald and Jacqueline's friend Big Donna has died. Before scattering her ashes, Donald & Jacqueline are determined to give her a big send off. But with Joyce Temple-Savage on a mystery date, and Lesley in charge of the Solana, nothing goes according to plan.

Lindsay, Duncan (5 June 2015). "EastEnders star Shane Richie is joining Benidorm". Metro . Retrieved 30 August 2015. Last appearance of Jake Canuso as Mateo Castellanos, Janine Duvitski as Jacqueline Stewart, Tony Maudsley as Kenneth Du Beke, Adam Gillen as Liam Conroy, Shelley Longworth as Sam Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens as Sir Henry, Sherrie Hewson as Joyce Temple-Savage, John Challis as Monty Staines, Julie Graham as Sheron Dawson, Steve Edge as Billy Dawson, Bobby Knutt as Eddie Dawson, Nathan Bryon as Joey Ellis, Kate Fitzgerald as Loretta Chase and Julian Moore-Cook as Callum. Joyce's boss, Crystal Hennessy-Vass, arrives to inspect the 4-Star Solana. Donald and Jacqueline have a surprise guest of their own, while Mateo and Lesley are left in charge of a group of VIPs. Tiger and Michael come to blows over a woman, and their parents come to blows with each other.

Dunphy told Dublin Live last year: "Johnny and I are not together now. It’s difficult and heartbreaking and a source of daily sadness for me. Neptune's is an all-inclusive bar/restaurant featured in the show, and owned by The Solana. Most of the characters are seen here in the evening, where seemingly there is karaoke and live entertainment every night. Occasional guest appearances take place from singer Asa Elliott, and previously Shaun Foster Conley. Neptune's is filmed in Morgan's Tavern, near to Sol Pelicanos Ocas, where the pool scenes are filmed. Scenes showing cast members leaving Neptune's were filmed using a false facade on the bar area of Sol Pelicanos Ocas, forming a continuum with other outdoor scenes. Sherrie Hewson is best known to UK viewers for her soap opera roles in Coronation Street, Crossroads, and Emmerdale, but also for her role as a panellist on Loose Women from 2003 to 2017. TV Choice awards 2015". TV Choice. ( Bauer Media Group). Archived from the original on 26 May 2015 . Retrieved 25 September 2015.Bobby Knutt: Benidorm and Emmerdale actor dies on holiday". BBC News. 25 September 2017 . Retrieved 25 September 2017. The new cast - the majority of whom would probably find it difficult securing the position of the rear section of a pantomime horse on a seaside pier.

Noreen and Geoff try to figure out the father of Pauline's unborn child – cue the Oracle's golden opportunity to hone his sleuthing skills. Billy gets some life changing advice and the staff feel the heat at the Solana Psychic convention. Joey, Rob and Tiger bank on a profitable trip to the casino. Elaine Bedell, ITV's Director of Comedy & Entertainment, adds: " Benidorm continues its enduring appeal with ITV viewers, and we look forward to discovering what creator Derren Litten has in store for the new holiday season at the Solana resort." Pauline's demise was a particular highlight and the actress who plays Pauline is superb. Noreen and The Oracle were scandalously underused which is a pity as they were 2 of my favourite characters from the early years of Benidorm. All main cast members from series nine will return, except for Danny Walters, Paul Bazely, Johnny Vegas and Honor Kneafsey. Shane Richie, who last appeared in series 8, will make his return as Sammy Valentino for four episodes. John Challis will become a series regular, after making on-off appearances for the last few series as Monty Staines. Tim Healy will return full-time as transvestite Les Conroy. [13] The show’s creator and writer Derren Litten will guide viewers around Benidorm to reveal all about how the show was created whilst visiting the show’s many real life locations. Cast (past and present) will talk about their roles on the show alongside show bloopers and exclusive behind the scenes footage of the upcoming 10th series being filmed.First appearance of Perry Benson as Clive Dyke, Hannah Waddingham as Tonya Dyke and Danny Walters as Tiger Dyke. The new girl at the bar - Amber? Difficult to say she's done anything wrong with her role because she's done just that - nothing! Very pretty obviously and could probably deal with a storyline or plot - if Mr Litten can actually be bothered writing one.

In Series 3 Martin arrives at The Solana without Kate - it seems he has dumped her. He now has a new travel companion instead. However, Kate does later turn up. First and foremost, this is my first contribution to this forum. I've been a regular reader of this Benidorm thread and wanted to give my tuppence worth. Former Downton Abbey actress Siobhan Finneran played Janice Garvey on Benidorm from 2007 until the show's seventh run in 2015. Published Wednesday, Nov 9 2011, 14:25 GMT (9 November 2011). "McFly Dougie Poynter, Mark Wright: 'I'm a Celebrity' lineup confirmed - I'm A Celebrity News - Reality TV". Digital Spy . Retrieved 10 November 2012. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) Benidorm commissioned for eighth series". Digitalspy.co.uk. 6 February 2015 . Retrieved 2 October 2018.

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This storyline was rewritten due to Geoffrey Hutchings' actual death and this episode was dedicated to him.