Derren Litten
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director and executive producer
Press clippings
Benidorm creator Derren Litten announces return to television
Derren Litten, the creator and writer of Benidorm, has announced his return to writing for television and the theatre.
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 28th December 2023Benidorm Series 11 teased: 'Never say never!'
Derren Litten and the original stars returned for a Benidorm convention. Pemberton, as Mick tells Janice: "Now that we've sold that b****y hotel in Las Vegas, could this be our new big adventure?". When Litten appears a few minutes later, he asked: "Have you just announced Season 11 of Benidorm? Who on earth would watch it?", with the actors jokingly shrugging their shoulders. He continued: "Ladies and gentlemen, in the worlds of Madge Garvey in Series 7 Episode 2, 'Never say never. Never say never.'"
The Daily Express, 21st November 2022Benidorm cast reunite for a fan convention
Series creator Derren Litten will host the three-day event at the Costa Blanca resort where the series was set next month.
Chortle, 4th October 2022The Nan Movie review
The Nan Movie is a terrible film with a much better film hiding inside it. And Catherine Tate should have made that film instead.
Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool, 18th March 2022Coronation Street fans spot Derren Litten
Benidorm creator Derren Litten appeared on the cobbles as Maria Connor's political nemesis Bernard Barnes.
Carl Greenwood, The Sun, 18th March 2022Derren Litten on Barry Cryer's comedy gold
"I'm proud to say I once knew this comedy legend".
Derren Litten, i Newspaper, 28th January 2022Derren Litten reveals moment co-star punched someone
The creator of one of the UK's leading comedy shows revealed bosses took no action against the well-known star after they apologised for their actions.
Liam Llewellyn, The Sun, 14th June 2021Sherrie Hewson: 'Never say never' to Benidorm returning
The actress and Loose Women star admits she has begged the show's creator Derren Litten to bring it back, hailing it 'the most amazing job'.
Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 27th June 2020Why Benidorm was axed as public spat turned nasty
Benidorm creator Derren Little did not hold back in a scathing awards speech after a series of major U-turns left hopes of a film in tatters.
Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 10th June 2020Benidorm creator to open karaoke bar... in Benidorm
Benidorm creator Derren Litten has quit comedy to open a karaoke bar - in Benidorm. The sitcom writer made the decision after the BBC opted to not recommission his latest comedy, Scarborough, which he said was some of his best work.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 30th March 2020