Fan favourite comedy ITV’s Benidorm is set to return for a new series after being cancelled eight years ago. The show follows the life of British tourists at the Solana Resort where Sherrie Hawson plays manager Joyce Temple-Savage. It ran for ten series and featured huge comedy names such as Steve Pemberton, Happy Valley’s Siobhan Finneran and more.
Last year, A cryptic hint from actress Sherrie Hewson, who plays hotel manager Joyce Temple-Savage, sent fans into a frenzy about its potential return for an 11th series. The first aired in 2007, the series had a devoted following and was one of the most popular shows at the time. Now, The Sun reports, that channel bosses are in ‘secret talks’ over a comeback of the award-winning show all about Brits abroad, with hopes of reuniting the all-star cast.
The newspaper wrote that a source said: “Benidorm was adored by millions when it was suddenly cancelled. Fans will be thrilled to hear ITV wants to bring it back. An 11th series hasn’t been commissioned yet, but there’s major excitement building as early talks begin.
“Producers have started to reach out to the show’s stars and are hopeful a decision can be made later this year.”
Benidorm, was scrapped in 2018 — two months before winning Best Comedy at the TV Choice Awards. The sitcom hilariously portrayed British holidaymakers mixing with quirky staff at the Solana all-inclusive resort in Spain.
Hull writer, Derren Litten, who created the series, hinted at its return to tele and theatre writing a few months ago. He released a statement a few months ago saying: “It’s been a difficult decision but I’ve decided to return back to writing for both television and theatre.”
You can watch the previous series of Benidorm via ITVX here.
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