Benidorm discussion: Filming begins this week for S5!

[Scarlett.]

Benidorm
A Tiger Aspect productction for ITV1

Benidorm, creatated and written by award-winning writer Darren Little , returns for a second series to the delights of the all inclusive Solana Resort in Benidorm, bringing together a fiestata of bullfighting, arm wrestling, romance, night-time beacach actactactivities and... a cucumber.
Back at the popular resort are The Garveys: Mick (Steve Pemberton), Janice (Siobhan Finneran), kids Telle and Michael, and outspoken grandma Madge (Sheila Reid). There’s also two new arrivals to the family: Mel (Geoffrey Hutchings) – owner of five sun bed shops
and Didsbury’s answer to Julio Inglesias – and 17 year old Telle’s new baby, Coolio.
Jonny Vegas returns as The Oracle who, at 37, is still determined to make the big break from his mum, or PA as he calls her (Elsie Kelly), and Kate (Abigail Cruttenden) and Martin (Nicholas Burns) who are never, ever coming back to Benidorm.
Also returning are gay couple Gavin (Hugh Sachs) and Troy (Paul Bazely) who got engaged at the Solana last year and return a year later to ‘the scene of the crime’, and good-hearted swingers Donald (Kenny Ireland) and Jacqueline (Janine Duvitski) with the happy reminiscences of Big Donna and the MSA (Middlesborough Swingers Association).

Guest star appearances include Wendy Richard, playing Sylvia - a wheelchair riding love rival for Madge - and Margi Clarke playing Dorothy, Gavin’s estranged mother.

[BigSister]

woop thanks for that chewy i loved benidorm

[Sam!]

haha I watched it was well funny

[Scarlett.]

Aye, Im glad Madge and The Oracle are returning

[BigSister]

lol yeah madge was funny i agree when that couple thought she was a swinger

[dbh-g]

I can't wait to see Wendy Richards on Benidorm, they ruined Pauline on EE and it will be great seeing her going back to her comedy roots.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, and she will be a brilliant rival for Madge

[Scarlett.]

Its coming back this month

[BigSister]

yay )dances)

[Scarlett.]

and its "Pauline Fowler" vs Madge!!!!!

[BigSister]

hehe intresting

[Scarlett.]

I think there was picture of Madge getting out of her scooter and pushing "Pauline" into the swimming pool:laugh:

[BigSister]

rofl that should be funny

[Scarlett.]

Aye hope "The Oracle" and his mum are back:laugh:

[Spike]

Can't wait for this, series 1 was very funny

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I think this one will be hilarious

[Spike]

I think Wendy Richards will be great in it

[Scarlett.]

lol! yeah especially with Madge after her :laugh3:

[Spike]

I love Madge she is the best in it

[Scarlett.]

Just saw the ad LOL:elephant:

[BigSister]

yeah same "You dont speak english":laugh2:

[Scarlett.]

lol! The Oracle was funny too!

[BigSister]

yeah hes funny ^_^

[Tom]

Theres a preview on the ITV website

www.itv.com/benidorm

Looks good :bigsmile:

[Scarlett.]

cool!
hehe
here is the hotels website
http://www.solanaapartments.co.uk/

[Di2001]

This is an absolutely hilarious show. Hope this series is as good as the first.

Starts next Friday at 9 p.m. on ITV

:cheer2:

[Spike]

Can't wait for it to start hope it is as good as the first series. The adverts which are clips from the show are so funny.

[BigSister]

my fave advert is when telle forgets the baby that makes me laugh so much. Cant wait for friday

[Tom]

Originally posted by BigSister
my fave advert is when telle forgets the baby that makes me laugh so much. Cant wait for friday

That makes me laugh especially- its pretty much exactly what my mum did to me :laugh: She left me in the post office :joker:

I can't wait for this, first series was great and by the looks of it the second is better :spin2::spin2::spin::spin:

[Tom]

First episode was BRILLIANT! :hello::hello::hello::dance::dance::dance:

[Spike]

Great first episode I think it will get better because tonights episode was just getting eveyone back at the hotel.

[BigSister]

lol yeah it was good
I laughed when they saw the swingers at the same hotel that was funny

[Di2001]

Really enjoyed this last night. Was worried it was not going to be as good as the first series. Friday night TV has just got better......:cheer2:

[BigSister]

i know Di ^_^. cant wait for next weeks. kate has to babysit coolio

[Nicky.]

Last nights was good !
I never raelly watched the last series closely!!

I love it =D x

[Spike]

The first episode of series 2 got 6.5m (28%) which is the programmes highest ratings ever. I'm glad it did great because it is such a funny and brilliant programme.

[Tom]

6.5m would also be ITV's highest 9pm weekday slot of the year? Very impressive. It will be interesting to see how much it can hold on to.

[Spike]

Yeah it is ITV's 9pm weekday slot this year so far, it's up against My Family next week so it could lose some viewers.

[Tom]

It will lose some but I don't think My Family will dent Benidorm that much and vice versa.

Benidorm I would say on the whole appeals to the working class and the younger 16-34 audience, but My Family IMO appeals to the middle class, and families with children.

My Family doesn't actually start until a week on Friday, not this Friday (:thumbs:) so Benidorm will have a fortnights headstart to build up a fan base and with My Family you need to take into account its established slot is 8.30pm.

[Di2001]

This was really funny again this week. Makes me laugh out loud!!!

[Spike]

The second episode was much better, really funny I couldn't stop laughing at some parts.

[BigSister]

lol yeah when he was dancing(Kates husband)

[Scarlett.]

I'm currently watching the box set, Im on seires 2 episode 1 :spin:

[JohnnyBB]

im ahamed of myself ive missed both episode's itv dont adverties good enought!

[Scarlett.]

You mean seires'?

I might have some news on Seires 3 in a few days

[Spike]

ITV1 comedy series Benidorm is switching to six hour-long episodes when it returns this summer, creator Derren Litten has revealed.

The actor and writer posted via Twitter: "Don't know if I told you guys, series three all episodes are one-hour long!"

The show, which starred the late Wendy Richard, initially ran with six half-hour episodes in 2007. The following year, it was upped to an eight-episode run.

Litten also said that a one-hour special is to be expected. "With the special we been filming equivalent of 14 episodes," he tweeted.

An ITV spokesperson confirmed the special episode, telling DS it will "follow directly on after series two, so picks up on the beach at the wedding".

It was also confirmed that all the cast are back filming. The one-hour special is expected to air at the end of May.

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a154231/benidorm-switches-to-hour-long-format.html)

Big mistake making the show 1 hour long, I think 30mins was just right
Also bad news for Big Brother if it returns to the Friday night slot

[arista]

No as the 1 hour is the same as 2 x 30mins joined faster.


This 30mins style is wrong on other shows
it is to short.



The late Wendy Richard was great in it,
as a guest star

[BigSister]

im dunno about the hour thing i think it might kill it half an hour was just right

[Scarlett.]

Awesome news!

[Scarlett.]

Your favourite holidaymakers are back. Benidorm returns for a one-hour Summer special on ITV1 that delivers thrills, drama, action and, of course, award-winning comedy.

Will Mel survive?
Will Mick be left stranded in a Benidorm jail?
Will Janice run off with Jack?
Will The Oracle ever reach dry land?
And just how will Madge cope?!!

Set in the all inclusive Solana resort with an award-winning ensemble cast, the first two series of Benidorm have proved a huge hit for ITV1 with the show being nominated for a British Comedy Award and winning The National TV Award for Best Comedy on TV last year.

The one-hour Summer special – created and written by the award-winning Derren Litten – picks up exactly where series two ended.

The Garveys - Mick (Steve Pemberton – Whitechapel, The League of Gentlemen), Janice (Siobhan Finneran – Unforgiven, Clocking Off), their kids Telle and Michael and Telle’s baby son Coolio - are all back and, as usual, find themselves at the centre of the action.

The Garvey’s outspoken grandma Madge (Sheila Reid – Midsomer Murders, Monarch of the Glen) is distraught her new husband Mel (Geoffrey Hutchings – Eastenders, Cor Blimey) is unconscious in hospital…. but she’s soon to be faced with a much more dangerous situation.

The Oracle (Johnny Vegas – Ideal, Bleak House) was last seen flying out to sea on a rogue paraglider, as his mum Noreen (Elsie Kelly – The Famous Five, Crossroads) looks on.

Kate (Abigail Cruttenden – Foyle’s War, The Robinsons) and Martin (Nicholas Burns – Nathan Barley, Man Stroke Woman) are back and celebrating Kate’s surprise pregnancy news.

Gay couple Gavin (Hugh Sachs - The Catherine Tate Show, Him and Us) and Troy (Paul Bazely – Vanity Fair, Green Wing) return and find themselves drawn into the Garvey’s dramatic situation.

Good-hearted swingers Donald (Kenny Ireland – Rose and Maloney, New Tricks) and Jacqueline (Janine Duvitski – One Foot in the Grave, Abigail’s Party) end up becoming ‘unofficial babysitters’ to the Garvey kids.

The special also features a return appearance from Elliott Jordan (EastEnders) who plays Jack – the local bar boy who declared his love for Janice at the end of series two.

Michaela Hennessy-Vass, ITV’s Commissioning Editor of Comedy says: ”Our favourite characters have returned with a spectacular and of course very funny show. I’m thrilled that once again Derren Litten, the writer and creator has delivered a holiday gem for ITV viewers. We have a great cast and production team and as a result a fabulously funny show”.

Benidorm is written and created by Derren Litten, produced by Jo Willett, and directed by BAFTA award winning Sandy Johnson (Jonathan Creek, Kingdom, Love Soup). Sophie Clarke-Jervoise is executive producer.

Sophie Clarke-Jervoise, from Tiger Aspect, adds “We’re delighted that Benidorm is making a welcome return to ITV1 for this one-off Special. Fans are in for a treat with an action-packed comedy adventure which picks up where series 2 ended, and sets the scene for the forthcoming third series in the autumn.”

Benidorm is a Tiger Aspect production for ITV1.



from ITV

[Tom]

Originally posted by Spike
ITV1 comedy series Benidorm is switching to six hour-long episodes when it returns this summer, creator Derren Litten has revealed.

The actor and writer posted via Twitter: "Don't know if I told you guys, series three all episodes are one-hour long!"

The show, which starred the late Wendy Richard, initially ran with six half-hour episodes in 2007. The following year, it was upped to an eight-episode run.

Litten also said that a one-hour special is to be expected. "With the special we been filming equivalent of 14 episodes," he tweeted.

An ITV spokesperson confirmed the special episode, telling DS it will "follow directly on after series two, so picks up on the beach at the wedding".

It was also confirmed that all the cast are back filming. The one-hour special is expected to air at the end of May.

DS (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a154231/benidorm-switches-to-hour-long-format.html)

Big mistake making the show 1 hour long, I think 30mins was just right
Also bad news for Big Brother if it returns to the Friday night slot

I don't think its a mistake, I always thought it felt cut short with 30 minutes

I hope ITV move it back to a Thursday (nout to do with BB), I preferred it then. Its pretty easy to forget to catch up with it especially as they don't repeat it much, but BB is on about 6 times on Saturday

[Benji]

When?

[lightyears]

awww i love it, cant wait for it to come back, madge is fantastic :cheer:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Benji
When? I'm guessing June or July :spin:

[BigSister]

Thanks Chewy better not be when im on holiday though ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Its just been added that it airs on 31st :D

[BigSister]

Thanks Chewy

[Tom]

Wendy Richard was just on the repeat, so strange, R.I.P :sad:

[BigSister]

I know what you mean Tom it feels very strange

[NettoSuperstar!]

Love Benidorm! Nice one! my favourite line- Madge-"I'll have the beef curtains"

[arista]

Yes a Funny show
looking forward for the New 1 hour shows.

[Scarlett.]

Just saw the trailer :laugh3:

[BigSister]

Me2 chewy ^_^

[Tom]

Originally posted by NettoSuperstar!
Love Benidorm! Nice one! my favourite line- Madge-"I'll have the beef curtains"

Madge is amazing, I remember most of her one liners :blush2:

"when my waters broke I was half way up some ladders cleaning windows. Mrs Carr next door thought I wrung my shammy out and missed the bucket"

"I'm not one of those racialists. We had a black man live next door to us once and he was no bother"

"You're a big fat lad aren't you?"

"Lets get the bull out and stick some fireworks up its a*se"

:laugh3:

[BigSister]

Just bumping this for tommorow:dance:

[Harry!]

I will be watching this tonight, It always makes me laugh.

[Scarlett.]

Cant wait :D

[Lewis.]

On in a bit :) 30 mins to be exact

[Harry!]

On now yey!

[arista]

Yes just were they left off
on the last series.

[Tom]

unplugging life support to clean behind it LOL

[JOSHUAH!]

LMAO
"You might be paralised"

..when hes stood up HAHA

[Scarlett.]

This is great so far xD I'm gonna get the DVD when it comes out ;D

[arista]

That was a Great 1 Hour Episode
Second to none.

[Scarlett.]

I dont think I have ever laughed so much at a TV show, it was epicly brilliant

[BigSister]

That doctor who said hes been good in 20 years hahaha then he got mentioned at the end
Then when mel arrived to save them

[Scarlett.]

I was literally LMAO when Mel turned up in the chopper xD

[Spike]

It took a while for the episode to get going and it wasn't a very good with predictable and poor comedy lines. But there were some hilarious moments especially when Madge and her daughter was kidnapped and when Mel turned up on the chopper.
The 1 hour format doesn't work and I hope ITV re-think their decision into turning into 1 hour episodes for series 3
I also loved how the episode set up series 3 for everyone to return but some character like Johnny Vegas' character and his mother need to be axed

[Gemmer-x]

bahahahha i loved this <3
amazing when Mel saved the day :D

[Scarlett.]

I got the DVDVDDVD today :3

[Scarlett.]

Series preview coming soon, thats all I can say ;]

[BigSister]

Yay*does happy dance*

[bansheewails]

Margi Clarke is brilliant.

[Scarlett.]

Following the recent Summer special and it winning Best Comedy at The National TV Awards, BENIDORM returns for a third series on ITV1 in a new one hour format.

Set one year later, the new series sees the return of all your favourite holidaymakers as they take up the offer of a free holiday given to them by the Solana Resort.

The Garveys; Mick (Steve Pemberton – Whitechapel, The League of Gentlemen), Janice (Siobhan Finneran – Unforgiven, Clocking Off), their kids Telle (Hannah Hobley – Cranford) and Michael and Telle’s baby son Coolio are all back and find themselves right in the middle of the action, courtesy of Madge (Sheila Reid – Midsomer Murders) and Mel (Geoffrey Hutchings - Eastenders)

Good hearted swingers Donald (Kenny Ireland – Rose and Maloney, New Tricks) and Jacqueline (Janine Duvitski – One Foot in the Grave, Abigail’s Party) are back and this time they meet a new friend along the way!

Martin (Nicholas Burns – Nathan Barley) returns without wife Kate, choosing instead to bring loud scouser Brandy as his holiday companion (played by guest star Sheridan Smith). It’s not long before Brandy is rubbing up all the holidaymakers the wrong way!

The Oracle (Johnny Vegas – Ideal) is back with his mum Noreen (Elsie Kelly – The Famous Five) and this time his mission to find true love takes him to some very interesting places.

Gay couple Gavin (Hugh Sachs - Him and Us) and Troy (Paul Bazely – Vanity Fair, Green Wing) return and one of them is hiding a huge secret that could tear them apart.

The new series continues the trend in having popular guest stars playing outlandish characters and this year is no exception with Sheridan Smith, Robin Askwith, Keith Barron, Una Stubbs and Tim Healy all making appearances.

BENIDORM is written and created by Derren Litten, produced by Ben Cavey and directed by BAFTA award winning Sandy Johnson (Jonathan Creek, Kingdom, Love Soup). Sophie Clarke-Jervoise is executive producer.

BENIDORM is back to lift your spirits, brighten up your Autumn and deliver more sun, sangria and of course swinging!

[Tom]

Yay really can't wait for this, 9pm on the 2nd :dance::dance::dance:

not on STV, arista shall be outraged even though he isn't from Scotland :nono:

Sky 993 or ITV Player for those people

[Scarlett.]

I'm glad its back again, I got all the DVD's :hugesmile:

[BigSister]

same here and yay for it returning

[Scarlett.]

My dad loves it too

[Scarlett.]

http://www.myparkmag.co.uk/images/cms/benidorm-vegas-md.jpg

[BigSister]

haha ^_^

[Scarlett.]

I cant wait :D

[Harry!]

Woop. I will try to watch it if I can!

[Scarlett.]

I'm glad they have Sheridan Smith for this series too

[Jayson]

When does it start back up?

[Scarlett.]

Tommorow :joker:

[Jayson]

W00t! only an hour to go!!! :hello:

[arista]

Yes 10mins to a a real Funny show
and a Hour long now.

[arista]

On ITV1 now


That Gran is Funny

[Scarlett.]

YAY! Martin's got a new wife!

[arista]

YAY! Martin's got a new wife!


Not a Wife.

It is Freebie

[Scarlett.]

Well, whatever he has done, good on him :laugh3:

[Rob]

ive never watched this, any good?

[Scarlett.]

It's hilarious :hugesmile:

[arista]

Well, whatever he has done, good on him :laugh3:


It a Free Holiday for 2
so his Frumpy Wife is not there yet.
So he found a bimbo to take

[Scarlett.]

Well, whatever he has done, good on him :laugh3:


It a Free Holiday for 2
so he is Frumpy Wife is not there yet.
So he found a bimbo to takeSo he is still married to the stuck up cow? D: poor man

[arista]

She may have been Stuck Up
but she sure Liked that Local Spanish Guy
Up Her.

[Scarlett.]

:shocked:

[arista]

The Spanish Guy
wants the Bimbo
for a Quickie.


And that Young Bimbo
is a Nasty Bit

[Scarlett.]

Lol is Mel's place gonna burn down? :shocked::joker:

[BigSister]

You were right lol

[arista]

Great Episode
Real Funny.

[Scarlett.]

The hour long format works very well

[Braden]

i missed the episode, gunna have to catch up

[Harry!]

I watched it last night. It was very funny.

[Scarlett.]

The ending was hilarious, Sticky Vicky lol

[arista]

9PM Tonight
Do not miss this 1 Hour of Fun.


ITV 1

[arista]

On ITV1 now

[Scarlett.]

Yay :)

[arista]

Poor Mel
Stupid Wiring in the plugs

[Scarlett.]

Lol yeah, his staff member has a teenage admirerer D:

[Tom]

This show gets better and better each series/week. I love it

[Scarlett.]

Poor Geoff xD

[BigSister]

lol when YMCA came on

[arista]

On ITV1 now

Scottish Viewers with Sky Ch993

[Scarlett.]

*filling in for arista*

On ITV1 now

Scottish Viewers with Sky Ch993

Sign of the channels.

[Jack_]

LOL what a good twist with Brandy and this new guy.

[BigSister]

lol the end remnded me of when I was on holiday someone got broken into then as well

[Tom]

Madge actually is epic

[Jack_]

Just when it gets interesting we have to wait another week... hate it. :sad:

[Scarlett.]

Lol @ the end xD

[Tom]

The robbery will probably pave the way for series 4 (another free holiday to get them back)

But I think the best idea would be to give the main family a Royle Family type spin off or maybe move the show to somewhere like Tenerife or another resort in Benidorm, so we can get a new cast. Otherwise it will get quite stale and repetitive. Obviously they could keep one or two extras but get rid of most, most aren't needed anymore. They can easily replace bitchy gays and man sluts and could do with ditching people who've ran their course like Jonny Vegas and his mum, the posh bloke, the swingers etc ...

[Sam!]

Last nights was amazing haha I was in hysterics over Madge.

[arista]

Last nights was amazing haha I was in hysterics over Madge.


Yes Madge on Aceeeed.

[Harry!]

I have missed most of this series :sad: so I will buy the DVD when it comes out instead!

[arista]

On ITV1 now

[Scarlett.]

Have the characters been in the opening titles all the way through this seires?

[Scarlett.]

Did that advert really just happen? o.o

[arista]

Did that advert really just happen? o.o



Yes Win a Free Holiday at that Hotel.



Next week is the Final of this current series.

[Tom]

Did that advert really just happen? o.o

I was just thinking wtf

[Scarlett.]

Nooooooooooooo

I'm gonna gets the DVD

[BigSister]

lol I was thinking that about the credits too chewy and the free holiday at the end

[Jack_]

Did that advert really just happen? o.o

I thought they were taking the piss.

Well actually, they were. :joker:

[Scarlett.]

Twas weird lol xD I wonder if its got to do with the product placement ban being lifted (they do it in Harry Hill too now)

[Harry!]

Series 3 DVD
http://tinyurl.com/y8cn48c

Box Set (Series 1 -3)
http://tinyurl.com/yd99eh5

All out 9th November

[Scarlett.]

*filling in for arista*

On ITV1 now

Scottish Viewers with Sky Ch993

Sign of the channels.

[arista]

Yes the Final of this current Series.

[Firewire]

Benidrom is great!

Virgin TV viewers in Scotland can watch on Channel 853.

[Scarlett.]

Shame its the last one, also Derren Litten is leaving as the writer (or so I hear)

[Scarlett.]

Awwww its over :( hopefully back next year....but I dont know...it seemed like they tied up one too many loose ends tonight

[Tom]

Awwww its over :( hopefully back next year....but I dont know...it seemed like they tied up one too many loose ends tonight

Kerry Katona has already been approached for the new series so I take it it will be back

If it does come back I hope its just with the main family and a new supporting cast because the current cast have gone as far as they can. Stick them in a different hotel and make it a bit more realistic like series 1 and 2. Series 3 was ridiculous with some of the stuff, I liked 1 and 2 so much because it was real.

[Jack_]

Yeah I don't think it'll be back. I think they'll think people may get bored of it.

I had an idea that it would be cool to show them at home for an episode/series or whatever, so that could be an idea? Meh I don't know.

Weird ending anyway, but great series nonetheless.

[Tom]

Yeah I don't think it'll be back. I think they'll think people may get bored of it.

I had an idea that it would be cool to show them at home for an episode/series or whatever, so that could be an idea? Meh I don't know.

Weird ending anyway, but great series nonetheless.

As I said in my post (it got lost at the bottom of the last page, I hate it when that happens) Kerry Katona is meant to be in talks for series 4

I like the idea of them being at home, could be the new Royle Family

[Scarlett.]

I am thinking the ending tied up things was because it was the last episode written by Derren Litten, and he wrote it so that ITV could decide if they wanted a new seires or to axe it

I think going back to half hour episodes might be better

[Jack_]

As I said in my post (it got lost at the bottom of the last page, I hate it when that happens) Kerry Katona is meant to be in talks for series 4

I like the idea of them being at home, could be the new Royle Family

Ah good, I can see her playing a good part in it actually. I do hope it returns because I think it can last for another series at least, but as you said maybe a cast shake-up is needed.

Oh, and I think I preferred the hour long episodes more, they just seemed to work better.

[Scarlett.]

The storylines were sillier this seires, they could do the same amount of time, but with there being more episodes

I think Solana may be shut down if it comes back, since someone died there xD

[Tom]

I think the quality was better when it was half an hour but it was way too short. An hour is good when they can fill it properly, but if its a rubbish episode it can feel a bit drawn out. Maybe they'd be best with 2 half hour episodes back to back rather than a full hour. It does definitely need to go back to being realistic though, thats why it got a strong following- for the 'normal' humour, not Madge getting dreadlocks and going trampolining. At first you could recognise other people in the characters but now, whilst you still can, its not the same. That was the downfall of Two Pints as well when that turned ridiculous.

[Scarlett.]

Indeed, thats why I liked this last episode best out of them all, maybe the new writer (if there is one) can do it better

[Scarlett.]

The Sun continues to shine on ITV's hit Spanish sitcom Benidorm


After a hugely popular third series in which the show was successfully extended to one hour episodes, ITV1 is delighted to announce that our favourite holidaymakers will be returning later this year for a special and a fourth series to follow in 2011.

Award-winning creator and writer, Derren Litten will once again bring alive the Brits abroad with his healthy mix of loud characterisations, cleverly observed humour and hilarious storylines. Regularly attracting 6 million viewers and with a loyal fan base, the show has to date won a National TV Award for Best Comedy on TV and been nominated for both a BAFTA and Comedy Award.

Alongside the regulars, the fourth series will also see new characters and in true Benidorm tradition a variety of hilarious guest stars.

Michaela Hennessy-Vass, ITV’s Commissioning Editor of Comedy says: “With impressive ratings and a great solid fan base that keeps building, ITV is thrilled to commission a fourth series of Benidorm along with a special to air later this year. Viewers will get to meet a whole host of new over the top characters alongside our regulars”

Sophie Clarke-Jervoise, Executive Producer says: “We're delighted that Benidorm will be returning for a fourth series and that our cast of holiday makers will once again be given an opportunity to top up their tans. Writer Derren Litten has got some great treats and surprises in store for Benidorm's ever-increasing audience.”


Benidorm is written and created by Derren Litten, produced by Ben Cavey, directed by BAFTA award winning Sandy Johnson with Sophie Clarke-Jervoise as executive producer.

[Scarlett.]

Just heard filming for this season is underway ;) Sounds hilarious from what I've heard

Oracle and Chantelle wont be back

[Smithy]

Doubt Mel will be either

[Scarlett.]

How did I know that would come up? :P There is a replacement for him though, and Madge still owns the Benidorm Palace :D

[Scarlett.]

Returning cast members are
The Garvey's (minus the daughter)
Donald and Jaqualine
Gavin (but no Troy)
Les/Lesley (Tim Healy)
Mateo
Chrissy

:)

[arista]

Returning cast members are
The Garvey's (minus the daughter)
Donald and Jaqualine
Gavin (but no Troy)
Les/Lesley (Tim Healy)
Mateo
Chrissy

:)


Yes poor old Tim
needs the work.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Doubt Mel will be either

:laugh2:

[arista]

On ITV1 and ITV1HD
in a min

[Scarlett.]

Louise?

[Marsh.]

Weird hearing that two pints girl without a squeaky voice. Sheridan Smith should return for a bit too.

It feels a bit weird without all the regulars.

[Scarlett.]

LOL! What's Donald doing there?

[Jords]

- doesnt find this very funny -

[Scarlett.]

- wonders why you came into the thread then -

[Jords]

Just to share that. :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

I kinda miss the old days before Madge bought the Benidorm Palace

[arista]

What a Perfect headbutt

[Scarlett.]

Good ol' Madge

[Marsh.]

Denise Welch is an awful actress. Trying too hard spoils the comedy.

[Scarlett.]

Her and Tim are married in real life, arent they?

[BringItOn]

Really didn't like it :/ it's not how it used to be, the Benidorm I loved was funny. Its gone down well though!

[Scarlett.]

I have to agree, I still like it, but it seems to go OTT regularly now

[Scarlett.]

8m tuned in!

[arista]

8m tuned in!



I think it was Great
that little kid attacking a thugs balls
and shoe lace trip up.


Madge Angry as hell.


And next episode
Donald starts a collection for Madge
who does not care.

[arista]

Episode 2
On ITV1 & ITV1HD in 44mins time.


Chewy , if you can,
could you add 9PM ITV1 Fridays
to your title

[arista]

On now

[arista]

On ITV1HD and ITV1 now

[BringItOn]

Love this :D

[Jack_]

Why isn't this on tonight? When is it on next? :o

[arista]

Why isn't this on tonight? When is it on next? :o


Next Friday at 9PM

[Jack_]

Next Friday at 9PM

Oh, well that's **** :bored: but thanks :)

[Scarlett.]

Troy's coming back in the last episode of the series, series five will have a new writer (if it's recommisioned)

[Scarlett.]

ITV Press Center just announced a fifth series has been greenlit on Twitter

Derren Litten has now finished writing for the show, so it will be most likely be written by a group of writers now, so expect it to feel a little fresher

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

how is this like... still being made O_O

[Scarlett.]

Because of the ratings it gets?

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

people have no taste nowadays http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cCJ6rxJuTdo/RraSNflykFI/AAAAAAAAADM/YJD-ZKu4A8E/s320/emoticon+hmph.gif

this gets like 8m and psychoville struggles to get 1m http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cCJ6rxJuTdo/RraSNflykFI/AAAAAAAAADM/YJD-ZKu4A8E/s320/emoticon+hmph.gif

[Scarlett.]

Blame BBC scheduling for that :p

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

-blames BBC scheduling-

[andy191]

Derren Litten is returnig as one of the team of writers.

[Marsh.]

Good that there's fresh writers. It might actually go back to being funny and the dialogue might stretch to something beyond each character's personal catchphrase.

[Rob]

Good to hear there is a new series in the works!

[Scarlett.]

Derren Litten is returnig as one of the team of writers.Really? Well thats good news, it's been just him writing the past four years, the episodes were bound to start going a little silly

[Scarlett.]

They're starting filming this Friday!

@benidormtweets is tweeting again too :)

[CharlieO]

I thought it was over?

[Scarlett.]

They're bringing it back, but this time with a team of writers instead of just Daran Litten carrying the show

Confirmation of some returning characters ;)
http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/387657608.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1314959548&Signature=3w4gLVGHEwhcYtQVDKnt%2BO696q8%3D

[Jarrod]

What image is that? I can't see D: