Benidorm Series 8

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Sun, Sea and Solana – Benidorm returns

ITV’s award winning comedy Benidorm has been re-commissioned for an eighth series and will film on location in Spain later this year.

Series 7 which is currently airing on ITV has featured the welcome return of Johnny Vegas and Elsie Kelly as The Oracle (aka Geoff Maltby) and Noreen Maltby. The series has also seen the return of Solana Group CEO Crystal Hennessy-Vass played by Dame Joan Collins.

The show’s creator Derren Litten will pen all 7 episodes of the new series, which will introduce a brand new family to the Solana.

Benidorm has been commissioned for ITV by Elaine Bedell, ITV’s Director of Comedy & Entertainment and Comedy Commissioning Editor Saskia Schuster.

Elaine Bedell, ITV’s Director of Comedy & Entertainment says “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”.

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".

Derren Litten, Pete Thornton and Sophie Clarke Jervoise will serve as Executive Producers for the new series.

Benidorm is a Tiger Aspect production for ITV.

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Shane Richie is heading to Benidorm, and not just for a holiday.

The EastEnders actor will make a special guest appearance in the eighth series of the ITV comedy in 2016, and has been spotted filming in the Spanish holiday resort.

Shane Richie
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He was photographed wearing an '80s wig and an animal print shirt as he started work on the show.

An ITV insider confirmed Richie's appearance, saying: "Yes – Shane Richie arrives at The Solano as one of a selection of fabulous cameo appearances.

"There's no more to say right now about the character he is playing or what he gets up to. The only way to find out will be to tune in to Benidorm series 8 early in 2016."

Benidorm: Sheila Reid on set as Madge Harvey
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Sheila Reid has also been spotted filming scenes for the new series of Benidorm

Sheila Reid has also been spotted filming scenes for the new series despite her character jetting off to Las Vegas with her family at the end of the last series.

Meanwhile, Richie bid a temporary farewell to EastEnders alongside his on-screen wife Jessie Wallace last month, but viewers will be able to follow Kat and Alfie's life away from Walford in a new spinoff series in 2016.

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T’S OFFICIAL – ITV have announced that the new Benidorm series will be aired the week beginning 11th January 2016.

For viewers who have been waiting for the latest series of Benidorm ITV have announced that series 8 will hit the screens in the New Year.

There are plenty of old faces as well as some new ones including the Dawson family consisting of Julie Graham, Steve Edge, Bobby Knutt, Josh Bolt and HonorKneafsey.

TV favourite Julie Graham (Doc Martin, The Bletchley Circle) will be playing the role of Sheron, while Steve Edge (Phoenix Nights) takes on the part of Eddie, with the pair heading up the Dawson clan.

In series 7, viewers said goodbye to the Garvey family leaving the way open for a new group to take over.

Sheila Reid who plays Madge makes a return to the show with another household name, Shane Richie being spotted in the resort during filming.

Tiger Aspects Productions, who produce the programme and are renowned for making good quality comedy and drama were recently nominated in the Broadcast Awards for “best independent production company”, “best single drama” and “best original programme” where winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on 10 February 2016 at Grosvenor House, London.

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Mon 11 Jan 2016 Time: 9.00pm - 10.00pm


We’re back in Benidorm for more fun, sun and sangria! Tiger brings a friend along and a new family called the Dawsons are on holiday at the Solana. Joyce Temple-Savage is desperate for new staff, who will come to her rescue?

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2/7

18th January 2016

Grandad Eddie Dawson must make amends with daughter in law Sheron. Tiger and Joey take a liking to new staff girl Amber while Mateo is the odd choice to run a staff first aid course. Meanwhile, Kenneth could be in for a windfall after the death of his beloved Uncle Herbert.

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3/7

25 January 2016, 9.00pm - 10.00pm

The Maltby’s are back and Pauline must battle her demons. Tiger and Joey get into trouble with a biker gang while Blow & Go sees some big changes. Joyce Temple-Savage goes to a house auction and must fight it out with a surprise bidder!

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1st February 2016 9.99pm -10.00p, ITV

Episode 4/7


The staff must roll out a new ID card system while Geoff stages an intervention to help Pauline who’s fallen off the wagon. Billy and Sheron Dawson leave Eddie in charge of the kids for the day and Joyce-Temple Savage has got an admirer.

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Episode 5/7

8 February, 9.00pm - 10.00pm ITV

Tiger and Joey take on a mountain challenge with little provisions - will they make it back in one piece? Romance is in the air at the Solana but Mateo could be in trouble when a stranger starts making enquiries about him at the hotel.

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Episode 6/7

15th February, 9.00pm - 10.00pm ITV

Benidorm is gearing up for the fancy dress British Fiesta. The boys’ ingenious costumes get them in trouble with the law and Les misses Liam. Mateo scares the punters in his clown costume and Troy is harassed by an unwanted and unstable admirer.

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7/7

22nd February 2016



The Pride of Benidorm Awards are at the Solana and sleazy compare, Sammy Valentino, is causing trouble. Jodi’s acting career gets a boost and Blow & Go are awaiting a mystery new stylist. Crystal brings the house down with a special performance.

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