Benidorm
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 2007 - 2018
- 74 episodes (10 series)
An ensemble sitcom that focuses on the adventures of a group of British holiday makers staying at the Solana holiday resort in Spain. Stars Jake Canuso, Janine Duvitski, Tim Healy, Adam Gillen, Tony Maudsley and more.
Episode menu
Series 8, Episode 1
Further details
The Solana welcomes the Dawson family for the first time and Grandad Eddie is already causing trouble when he nearly drowns his own granddaughter. His son Billy and daughter-in-law Sheron are not best pleased.
Tiger brings along a new pal, Joey - who has never been abroad before. Though not the sharpest knife in the box himself, Tiger looks like a Nobel prizewinner alongside the uniquely dim-witted but essentially friendly Joey.
Joyce Temple-Savage is on the look-out for a new member of staff. She must choose between the efficient Amber and the completely incapable - but outrageously flirtatious - Marcus.
Troy is welcomed back to the Costa and his first day is spent saying goodbye to Donald as he, Jacqueline and Kenneth scatter the big man's ashes over his favourite holiday destination.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 11th January 2016
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jake Canuso | Mateo |
| Janine Duvitski | Jacqueline Stewart |
| Tim Healy | Les / Lesley |
| Tony Maudsley | Kenneth |
| Sherrie Hewson | Joyce Temple Savage |
| Julie Graham | Sheron Dawson |
| Steve Edge | Billy Dawson |
| Bobby Knutt | Eddie Dawson |
| Josh Bolt | Rob Dawson |
| Nathan Bryon | Joey Ellis |
| Paul Bazely | Troy |
| Danny Walters | Tiger Dyke |
| Honor Kneafsey | Jodie Dawson |
| Jessica Ellerby | Amber |
| Robin Askwith | Gary / Marcus |
| Simon Ruston | Meatloaf Tribute |
| Pepe Balderrama (as Joseph Balderrama) | Dr. Bueno |
| Lesley Anne Cawood | Meatloaf Tribute |
| Derren Litten | Writer |
| Gaby Hull | Script Editor |
| Robin Sheppard | Director |
| Simon Bird | Producer |
| Sophie Clarke-Jervoise | Executive Producer |
| Derren Litten | Executive Producer |
| Pete Thornton | Executive Producer |
| Nick Ames | Editor |
| Antony Cartlidge | Production Designer |
| Mark Thomas | Composer |
Video
Benidorm - Series 8, Episode 1 preview
Joey doesn't quite understand Tiger's bet proposal.
Featuring: Nathan Bryon (Joey Ellis) & Danny Walters (Tiger Dyke).
Press
The comedy-drama returns. As the eighth series begins, change is very much in the wind at the Solana. Les (Tim Healy) is on duty without his customary makeup and chestnut bob, while Jacqueline is saying goodbye to Donald by scattering his ashes over the bay with the help of a wind machine and the lads from the Blow & Go. New guest cast members materialise in the shape of the Dawsons (featuring Julie Graham as mum Sheron) while sex-comedy mainstay Robin Askwith debuts as aspirant barman/lothario Marcus.
John Robinson, The Guardian, 11th January 2016Robin Askwith says he's STILL a target for maneaters
Robin Askwith returns to the bawdy ITV sitcom on Monday and admits he just can't seem to leave his racy screen past behind him.
Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 10th January 2016Sherrie Hewson interview
Benidorm star, Sherrie Hewson, 65, on finding the right man, being a doting grandma, and getting thrown out of bars...
Laura Millar, The Mirror, 10th January 2016Paul Bazely & Janine Duvitski interview
Last seen in the final episode of Series 4, Troy is back in Benidorm and once again played by Paul Basely. Also back, following the very sad death of Kenny Ireland who played her on-screen husband Donald, is Janine Duvitski as Benidorm's most prolific swinger, Jacqueline Stewart.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th January 2016Jake Canuso, Tim Healy & Jessica Ellerby interview
Benidorm regulars Mateo (Jake Canuso) and Les/Lesley (Tim Healy) are back working at the Solana and this year there's a new girl behind the bar, Amber (Jessica Ellerby).
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th January 2016Radio Times review
Benidorm is ailing. I speak as one who loved the earlier series but, as the eighth opens, it can barely crank out an ounce of credibility in the storylines, let alone a decent laugh. The Garveys are gone and with them any clout Steve Pemberton, Sheila Reid and Siobhan Finneran brought to the show (although Reid will be back for a guest spot).
A new family, the Dawsons (headed by a shrill Julie Graham), make little impact, while Joyce (Sherrie Hewson) seriously considers hiring the deeply unsavoury Marcus (Robin Askwith).
On a positive note, Jacqueline gives her late hubby Donald a touching send-off, aided by hairdresser Troy (Paul Bazely, returning after four years away).
Patrick Mulkern, Radio Times, 9th January 2016