List of Benidorm episodes

This is a list of television episodes from the British television series Benidorm.

Series overview

Series		Episodes		Originally aired
				First aired	Last aired
	1	6		1 February 2007	8 March 2007
	2	8		28 March 2008	16 May 2008
	Special			31 May 2009
	3	6		2 October 2009	6 November 2009
	Special			26 December 2010
	4	6		25 February 2011	8 April 2011
	5	7		24 February 2012	6 April 2012
	6	7		2 January 2014	13 February 2014
	7	7		2 January 2015	13 February 2015
	8	7		11 January 2016	22 February 2016
	9	9		Early 2017	Early 2017

Episodes

Series 1 (2007)

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)[1]
1	"Episode 1"	Kevin Allen	Derren Litten	1 February 2007	5.86
A group of holidaymakers arrive at the Solana resort in Benidorm. The holidaymakers come from very different backgrounds, consisting of Scottish swingers Donald and Jacqueline, the wimpy Martin and his snobbish, miserable wife Kate, Geoff Maltby and his mum Noreen - and the Garvey family, consisting of dad Mick, mum Janice, loud-mouthed chain smoking Madge and two children, Michael and Chantelle, who is hiding a big secret. First appearance of Siobhan Finneran as Janice Garvey, Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey, Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey, Oliver Stokes as Michael Garvey, Hannah Hobley as Chantelle Garvey, Crissy Rock as Janey York, Hugh Sachs as Gavin Ramsbottom, Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom, Kenny Ireland as Donald Stewart, Janine Duvitski as Jaqueline Stewart, Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon, Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon, Jake Canuso as Mateo Castellanos, Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby and Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby.
2	"Episode 2"	Kevin Allen	Derren Litten	8 February 2007	4.86
The Garvey family is calming down after discovering Chantelle's secret pregnancy. However, Madge is quick to stir up trouble. Meanwhile, Martin tries to cheer Kate up with a trip into Benidorm, with disastrous results when they encounter the legendary "Sticky Vicky", and Geoff is attempting to break a world record for holding his breath underwater.
3	"Episode 3"	Kevin Allen	Derren Litten	15 February 2007	3.88
Kelly, who works at The Solana, has just got engaged to womanising barman Mateo, leaving Donald and Jacqueline worried. But Mateo seems more interested in Kate, and the unlikely pair soon end up having a passionate encounter. But will Martin discover his wife's betrayal? Meanwhile, Chantelle's pregnancy ends up pushing her and Janice closer together, whilst Geoff and Noreen do a duet at the karaoke. Guest starring Niky Wardley and Paul Smith
4	"Episode 4"	Kevin Allen	Derren Litten	22 February 2007	4.02
Madge is tricked into believing that Donald and Jacqueline are a sociable couple. They mistake Madge for a swinger, and things get out of hand. Meanwhile, Martin is upbeat now that his marriage seems to be back on track. But Kate feels guilty after her encounter with Mateo. Elsewhere, Janice becomes jealous of Suzie, a geordie girl who seems to have hit it off with Mick, whilst Mateo seduces another holidaymaker - Troy. Guest starring Paul Smith
5	"Episode 5"	Kevin Allen	Derren Litten	1 March 2007	3.85
It's quiz night at The Solana, and the Oracle (Geoff) believes that this is his big moment. However, Geoff was so angry when he didn't win, he revealed shocking secrets that could tear lives apart. Meanwhile, Donald tries to save Gavin and Troy's relationship after Troy's shocking betrayal with Mateo, whilst Kate confides in Madge about the problems in her marriage. Guest starring Paul Smith
6	"Episode 6"	Kevin Allen	Derren Litten	8 March 2007	4.13
After the Garveys win their €100 prize from last night's quiz, they decide to go to the beach - though Madge has invited Donald and Jacqueline, much to the disapproval of miserly Mick. Later back at the Solana, Kate is scarred for life after picking up feces in the swimming pool. Meanwhile, a con artist tries her luck with the holidaymakers - and the Garveys find themselves in trouble , when Mick's past comes back to haunt him. Guest starring Ella Kenion and Paul Smith

Series 2 (2008)

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)[1]
1	"Episode 1"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	28 March 2008	7.14
The Garveys and the rest of the holidaymakers return for another week in Benidorm - even with a few new members of the family. These include Madge's new boyfriend Mel (whom she has only known for a few weeks), plus Chantelle's baby son Coolio. Martin and Kate escape the horrors of their last holiday by staying in Altea, but a problem with the room leads to Kate facing her worst nightmare. Later, a diving competition between Mel and Geoff turns into a tragic life-threatening incident. First appearance of Geoffrey Hutchings as Mel.
2	"Episode 2"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	4 April 2008	6.05
Chantelle asks Martin and Kate to babysit Coolio for the night, which ends in him liking Martin. Mel's recovery from the diving accident might not have helped his singing voice when his karaoke at Neptune's goes sour. After the singing, Mel proposes to Madge - and tries to do it romantically, but fails due to his bad back.
3	"Episode 3"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	11 April 2008	5.59
Madge and Janice's mother-and-daughter relationship turns sour, when she tries to persuade Madge not to marry Mel. Meanwhile, Geoff and his mum Noreen organise their own arm-wrestling competition, with Mick being beaten by Jacqueline due to her "strong wrists".
4	"Episode 4"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	18 April 2008	6.29
The holidaymakers are up for a coach trip to see a free bullfight, but Madge has terrible diarrhoea - making them late by stopping all the time. Just as the holidaymakers thought things couldn't possibly get any worse, Janey tries to flog €200 electric juicers. Unfortunately, she had to sell at least one juicer or the holidaymakers were not allowed to watch the fight. To stop the fuss, Mel agrees to buy one - then realises it was €200. Just after the holidaymakers were allowed to see the bullfight, it doesn't go as planned - it turns out the bull was replaced by a dog with fake horns. During the bullfight, the electric juicer that Mel purchased had blew up. To everyone's shock, Kate announces he is dead - until he wakes up, scaring everybody. Meanwhile at the Solana, Geoff and Chantelle decided not to see the bullfight, and instead have a few burgers on the poolside with each other and baby Coolio.
5	"Episode 5"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	25 April 2008	5.70
Ex-hotel worker Kelly is back, this time with her cockney mother, Sylvia. As Sylvia's mobility scooter stops working, Mel offers to fix it, but Michael and Chantelle think he is kissing her. Madge then finds out about the incident, not knowing it was a misunderstanding - and begins a poolside showdown with her. Guest starring Niky Wardley and Wendy Richard
6	"Episode 6"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	2 May 2008	5.21
In their last effort, Mick and Janice both try to persuade Madge not to get married. Meanwhile, Mick has upset Janice, by forgetting it's their 10th wedding anniversary. Janice tries her best to give him hints, but he is still not aware of the occasion. That morning, Janice goes to a local bar for a drink with Madge, and finds out the owner, Jack, has a crush on her. As Janice forgot her money, Jack told Janice she could pay him with a kiss. As her mother leaves, she secretly snogs Jack - but she soon found out that was a mistake, as he quickly became obsessed with her. Later that night in Neptune's, Janice cries and opens up to Mick, finally revealing that it was their anniversary, but still keeping the secret of kissing young bar owner, Jack. Guest starring Niky Wardley and Elliott Jordan
7	"Episode 7"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	9 May 2008	5.57
Things turn serious for Martin - not only has Kate taken all her luggage and disappeared, Gavin's mum uses him as a target for warding off Spanish barman, Mateo. Meanwhile, Gavin spends some quality time with his mum Dorothy, but is upset when she leaves after just one day. Guest starring Margi Clarke and Elliott Jordan
8	"Episode 8"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	16 May 2008	6.32
It's the wedding day, but Mel and Madge's night before was ruined, after they discovered they were on a very inappropriate beach. However as the wedding goes on, interruptions from Jack, Janice's stalker, as well as Martin, and a final disastrous accident ends the ceremony altogether and leaves Mel in hospital. Guest starring Elliott Jordan

Special (2009)

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)[1]
Sp1	"The Special"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	31 May 2009	5.23
The wedding continues, but what is supposed to be the most memorable day of Mel and Madge's lives doesn't go exactly to plan. All was going well, then Janice's stalker, Jack, interrupted the ceremony asking Janice for "one last kiss." Then, Kate turned up and broke news to Martin, telling him she was pregnant - but was the doctor right? Just as Madge and Mel were saying their vows, Geoff’s parachute span out of control - wiping out a German family and kicking Mel in the head. Mel then fainted on the sand, with all the guests crowded around him. When he awoke, he had lost his memory and couldn't remember anyone around him. Taking in one of Donald’s suggestions, Mick punches Mel in the head (trying to get his memory back), but that just causes him to faint again. Mel is then taken away in an ambulance and Mick is taken away in a police car. As the guests head back to the Solana, Madge and Janice get a lift from a Spanish male (who turns out to be a murderer with drugs and a gun) to the police station and hospital, but instead takes them to a cliff and threatens to kill them if they don't stay in his car. They both are then taken back to the Solana, and they, along some of the guests, are held hostage - revealing he is a murderer. He took them to the rooftop and threatened that he would throw bodies off the roof if they didn't keep quiet. Mel then turns up in a helicopter, knocking the murderer unconscious with a bat, and holds & kisses Madge, finally getting back his memory. To apologise, the Solana offered the guests a free 1-week holiday for the following year. Last appearance of Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. Guest starring Elliott Jordan and Christopher Sciueref

Series 3 (2009)

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)[1]
1	"Episode 1"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	2 October 2009	6.50
The holidaymakers are back after being offered a free holiday, due to the tragic events on the rooftop. Mel, Madge’s husband, has set up a mobility shop on the promenade, with a special grand opening ahead. Martin returns, but this time without Kate - as they have separated. instead, Brandy (a young, blonde girl from Liverpool) joins him. Later at the grand opening, Martin is shocked to see a face from the past. Due to the amount of electric wires, the mobility shop was soon in flames and burnt down just after one day of being open. Guest starring Sheridan Smith and Shaun Foster-Conley
2	"Episode 2"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	9 October 2009	6.17
The holidaymakers take a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa, where Mick starts a war with the rest of his family. To stop the fuss, he disappears, worrying Janice. But, he returns with a special surprise. Geoff decided not go on the trip, because he was too busy chatting on a dating site. It turns out the girl he was dating was a transvestite. Guest starring Sheridan Smith, Tim Healy and Shaun Foster-Conley
3	"Episode 3"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	16 October 2009	6.38
Geoff takes the next step in his love life, while Brandy seduces Mateo, unbeknownst to Martin. Meanwhile, the Garveys take a sickly boat ride to Peacock Island. Mel tries his best to find the owner of the island, filled with some more of his business ideas, but it turns out the island is just a nature reserve. Guest starring Sheridan Smith and Tim Healy
4	"Episode 4"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	23 October 2009	6.68
One of Madge's daughters, Valda, stays at the Solana with her young Indian husband, Vikram. A scammer called Gary enters, who Brandy was already dating. It turns out Brandy is a scammer as well, and they both hatch a plan - they burgle the Solana. Guest starring Sheridan Smith and Robin Askwith
5	"Episode 5"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	30 October 2009	6.61
The Garveys take a trip to the Benidorm Palace, whilst Gavin has suspicions that Troy is cheating on him. Meanwhile, Martin's mum (Diana) and ex-wife (Kate) make a surprise visit to Benidorm, to bail him out. Return of Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. Guest starring Una Stubbs
6	"Episode 6"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	6 November 2009	6.80
Madge & Mel have their hearts set on a new business venture in Benidorm. As feelings between Geoff and Chantelle run high, Martin has one last chance to persuade Kate to re-build their relationship. Meanwhile, old friend of Donald and Jacqueline's by the name of Wink McAndrew arrives at the Solana and causes trouble with his sense of humour. Later that night whilst singing "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", Wink is electrocuted and killed during karaoke due to touching the microphone with his "electric handshake" joke toy still attached to his hand. Last appearance of Geoffrey Hutchings as Mel Harvey, Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby, Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom, Hannah Hobley as Chantelle Garvey, Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon and Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. Guest starring Shaun Foster-Conley

Christmas Special (2010)

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)[1]
–	"Christmas Special"	John Henderson	Derren Litten	26 December 2010	7.41[nb 1]
The Garveys arrive at Benidorm to spend Christmas with Madge at her luxurious villa, whilst Les/Leslie has been hired by Madge to track down the special guest for the Benidorm Palace's Christmas show, Su Pollard. Meanwhile, Noreen has returned to stay at the Solana but this time with a gentleman called Clive, who claims he was an old friend of Noreen's late husband, and Donald and Jacqueline have brought all members of the Middlesbrough Swingers Association to stay with them at the Solana. Mel lies to the Garveys that he was working in Morocco, but it turns out he was in hospital in a critical condition. Whilst at the Benidorm Palace, the Garveys received a heartbreaking phonecall when the nurse pronounced Mel dead.* Absent: Hugh Sachs as Gavin Ramsbottom. Return of Tim Healy as Les/Lesley Conroy. Guest starring Su Pollard, Brian Murphy, Louie Spence, Asa Elliott and Roy Wood *This storyline was written due to Geoffrey Hutchings' actual death and this episode was dedicated to him.

Series 4 (2011)

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)[1]
1	"Episode 1"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	25 February 2011	8.61[nb 2]
The Garveys are back in Benidorm to discover that Madge has mysteriously disappeared with her villa sold to Cilla Black and the Benidorm Palace also sold off. Meanwhile, Les/Leslie has got a new job as a barman at the Solana, much to Mateo's disapproval. Liam (Les's son) has a crush on new holidaymaker Natalie, who is accompanied by her close friend Sam. Kenneth, an employee at Troy & Gavin's salon, has joined Gavin, taking Troy's place whilst he is back in the UK tending to his critically ill long-lost father. First appearance of Adam Gillen as Liam, Kathryn Drysdale as Natalie Jones, Shelley Longworth as Sam Wood and Tony Maudsley as Kenneth Du Beke. Absent: Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby. Guest starring Cilla Black, Neil Fitzmaurice and Denise Welch
2	"Episode 2"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	4 March 2011	8.11[nb 3]
Regular holidaymaker Noreen returns, instead with her daughter Pauline, who has just gone through a divorce with her Saudi Arabian husband Bashir. Later, they join the Garveys to a trip to the aqua park, but Mick has a strange encounter with Pauline. Meanwhile, Madge goes for a new makeover, whilst Natalie, Sam and Liam go out to a club. First appearance of Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby. Guest starring Shaun Foster-Conley
3	"Episode 3"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	11 March 2011	7.43[nb 4]
Mel's €6,000 debt has been bought by Mr Pink's mafia, which leads to a showdown between him and Madge at the go-kart racetrack. Back at the Solana, Donald is taken to hospital during Mateo's "water areobics session" after falling ill in the pool, which puts Mateo's job under threat. On the following night to the Garveys shock, Mr Pink gives Madge €3000 after winning the go-kart race. Guest starring Melvyn Hayes and Shaun Foster-Conley
4	"Episode 4"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	25 March 2011	7.41[nb 5]
A freak thunderstorm hits Benidorm, leaving most of the apartments in the Solana flooded and wrecked. Meanwhile, emotions run high for Janice when Johnny Neptune, an old flame of Janice's appears at the Solana. Gavin and Kenneth are in for a shock from Donald and Jacqueline, whilst Michael is in love. Guest starring Ian Reddington and Shaun Foster-Conley
5	"Episode 5"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	1 April 2011	7.24[nb 6]
It's "80s night" at the Solana, featuring a performance from Bananarama. Madge is tipped about a pub in Benidorm that needs buying. Meanwhile, Les/Leslie asks Mateo a big favour, which could possibly ruin his reputation. Gavin & Kenneth go on an outing to a museum, but does their little trip to the cove beach nearby go quite as planned? Back at the Solana, the bar staff are refusing to serve Pauline alcoholic drinks, and it is the conclusion of Liam's quest to woo Natalie. Guest starring Bananarama and Neil Fitzmaurice
6	"Episode 6"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	8 April 2011	7.82[nb 7]
Madge's deal of buying the pub she was tipped about is complete, with the possibility of the Garveys staying in Benidorm permanently. Meanwhile, Jacqueline receives some devastating news, and Natalie is in for a shock when the truth about Mateo's private life is revealed. Last appearance of Crissy Rock as Janey York, Kathryn Drysdale as Natalie Jones and Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby. One episode return of Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom. Guest starring Neil Fitzmaurice

Series 5 (2012)

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)
1	"Episode 1"	John Henderson	Derren Litten	24 February 2012	7.72[nb 8]
Chaos reigns at the Solana Hotel as Mateo and Les find it hard to keep control. Les/Leslie’s son Liam is now working as the hotel’s caretaker. Meanwhile, some Solana guests (including Gavin and Noreen) are not happy, after learning their luggage has been mysteriously lost on the coach. Back at the pool bar, Spanish barman Mateo ends up teaching Liam the art of chatting up pretty women. Kenneth and Gavin comfort lately widowed Jacqueline, but get a nasty shock when they think they have seen the ghost of Donald. Joyce Temple-Savage (Sherrie Hewson), the new manager of the hotel, secretly watches everything that is going on, as she is determined she can earn the Solana a 4-star rating. Wild holidaymaker Sam is back, this time with a new Liverpudlian friend, Trudy. First appearance of Sherrie Hewson as Joyce Temple-Savage and Michelle Butterly as Trudy. Absent: Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey. Guest starring Asa Elliott
2	"Episode 2"	John Henderson	Derren Litten	2 March 2012	7.42[nb 9]
New manager Joyce organises a dance competition for the guests, and everyone is eager to take part - to win an €100 voucher for Kenneth's salon. Rehearsals are supervised by her old flame Cyril Babcock (Matthew Kelly), an ageing playboy, whose impatience with the talentless contestants leads to a dance-off with Mateo. At the new Solana salon, Kenneth hires an assistant - but her minimal knowledge of hairdressing and English leads to an unfortunate accident with her first client. Kenneth also tries to cheer up Gavin, who is missing Troy. At the pool bar, Janice is shocked to see her stalker Jack (Elliott Jordan), but he pretends not to remember her. Guest starring Matthew Kelly, Elliott Jordan and Asa Elliott
3	"Episode 3"	John Henderson	Steve Pemberton	9 March 2012	7.56[nb 10]
Mick is not happy that his brother Pete is due in Benidorm with their dad for a stag party. Thinking that Troy has broken up with him, Gavin agrees to go on a date with young Spanish waiter Emilio. After Kenneth discovers that Gavin has misunderstood a text from Troy, he attempts to stop him from making a huge mistake - but is he too late? Meanwhile, Trudy comes up with an idea to try to get intimate with Mateo, but things don't go according to plan. Guest starring Shaun Dooley, David Bradley and Asa Elliott
4	"Episode 4"	John Henderson	Neil Fitzmaurice	16 March 2012	7.06[nb 11]
The Garveys have heard that there have been organ thieves around Benidorm, but it doesn't worry them that much. Meanwhile, Madge has been kidnapped on her way to the supermarket, which Michael witnessed - but can the Garveys save her in time? Back around the poolside, Sam bets Trudy €20 to act ladylike until midnight - no farting, swearing, burping or violence. Meanwhile, new hotel manager Joyce invites Costa Class Magazine's hotel critic and instructs Mateo to cook an authentic paella for him - but does a hiccup with the ingredients change the dish altogether? Guest starring Asa Elliott
5	"Episode 5"	John Henderson	Steve Pemberton	23 March 2012	6.41[nb 12]
The British Olympic Synchronised Swimming team are in the local area to train, and Joyce has managed to persuade them to stay at the Solana. Hazel, the team's strict coach, is not impressed by the facilities, but agrees to Joyce's idea for a gala display in the hotel pool. Liam ends up escorting the girls on a tour along the coast - but was it actually a sightseeing trip? Madge is keen on Mohammed, the son of a wealthy property developer who knew Mel - but Mick and Janice are surprised when they find out that she wants to marry him. Back on the boat, Liam is unable to persuade the young swimmers to head back to the Solana. Do they mess up the gala performance? Guest starring Siobhan Redmond and Asa Elliott
6	"Episode 6"	Sandy Johnson	Steve Pemberton	30 March 2012	6.90[nb 13]
Madge is getting ready for her wedding, but after Mick and Michael find Mohammed in a sports bar and watching him in a commercial, they think that he is not quite what he seems. Joyce believes that somebody in the hotel is giving negative stories about the Solana to the local press, and she recruits Donald and Jacqueline to spy on the staff. A trick is played on Sam by Liam and Trudy, and they convince her that she had unprotected sex with Liam while she was drunk. One episode return of Crissy Rock as Janey York. Guest starring Asa Elliott
7	"Episode 7"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	6 April 2012	6.37[nb 14]
Mick finally admits to his family that they are broke, when all the uninsured sunbed shops have burnt down. Joyce's eviction of Kenneth for non payment of rent backfires, when she needs him to impress the guest she believes to be the hotel assessor. Meanwhile, the British consul who convicted Donald. asks for his help just as the Donald's prison enemy turns up at the Solana. Joyce makes an offer the hotel assessor cannot refuse so that the Solana finally gets its fourth star. Last appearance of Hugh Sachs as Gavin Ramsbottom, Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby, Shelley Longworth as Sam and Michelle Butterly as Trudy. Guest starring Kate O'Mara and Asa Elliott

Sport Relief Sketch (2012)

No.	style="background:#	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)
1	"Benidorm's Got Talent"	Johnathan Bullen	Derren Litten	23 March 2012	5.92
Mick has formed a boy band, consisting of Kenneth, Mateo, Michael and Liam. He brings them to the Britain's Got Talent auditions, in which he hopes the judges will be impressed with by their performance. Guest starring Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams, Carmen Electra and Ant and Dec

Series 6 (2014)

The filming of the sixth series took place between March and June 2013. The series started broadcasting on ITV from 2 January 2014 and finished on 13 February 2014.

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)
1	"Episode 1"	David Sant	Derren Litten	2 January 2014	7.95[nb 15]
The Garveys' holiday starts to go wrong at Alicante Airport when a supposed bag of Madge's tanning pills gets mistaken for drugs - and Mick gets the blame. Meanwhile, the Dyke family arrive at the Solana to start their holiday but are shocked to find out the 4-star hotel isn't what they expected. Swingers Donald and Jacqueline stage an unusual protest, after Joyce refuses to give them a room. First appearance of Perry Benson as Clive Dyke, Hannah Waddingham as Tonya Dyke and Danny Walters as Tiger Dyke. Guest starring Ken Morley, Louis Emerick and Asa Elliott
2	"Episode 2"	David Sant	Derren Litten	9 January 2014	6.92[nb 16]
Cocktail waiter Jason Gallagher (Philip Olivier) looking for work threatens to jeopardise Mateo's reputation. Michael Garvey is led astray by Tiger Dyke, and sells the Solana's all-inclusive wristbands - leading to Neptunes being completely full. Clive Dyke finds his daughter Bianca wandering through Alicante Airport in tears, whilst Mick has been released from the cells - finding out that the "drugs" were only herbal tanning pills. First appearance of Bel Powley as Bianca Dyke. Guest starring Philip Olivier and Asa Elliott
3	"Episode 3"	David Sant	Derren Litten	16 January 2014	6.42[nb 17]
It's the grand reopening of Blow 'n' Go. Liam falls in love with Bianca, and Donald & Jacqueline receive sad news about their friend Big Donna. Martin Weedon arrives at the resort for what proves to be a rowdy stag do, and Madge is determined to stir things up with the Dyke family - so Janice, Mick, Tonya, Bianca and Clive all do their best to ignore her. Return of Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon. Guest starring Asa Elliott
4	"Episode 4"	David Sant	Derren Litten	23 January 2014	6.44[nb 18]
Following the stag weekend, best man Martin wakes up in bed next to Bianca, but there's a shock in store when she reveals her true age and he steels himself to face the music with Clive and Tonya. Meanwhile, Kenneth has a crisis at the salon, and when Joyce sets up a volleyball court by the pool, umpire Mateo bends the rules of the game so he can win a bet against Tiger and Michael. Last appearance of Nicholas Burns as Martin Weedon. Guest starring Alice Barry and Asa Elliott
5	"Episode 5"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	30 January 2014	6.15[nb 19]
Donald and Jacqueline's friend Big Donna has died. Before scattering her ashes, Donald & Jacqueline are determined to give her a big send off. But with Joyce Temple-Savage on a mystery date, and Lesley in charge of the Solana, nothing goes according to plan. Guest starring Matthew Kelly, Janet Street Porter and Asa Elliott
6	"Episode 6"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	6 February 2014	6.46[nb 20]
Madge is absorbing some dreadful news she's received from Dr Kundu, while Kenneth decides he's going on a massive health kick. The Solana guests go head to head in a Man v. Food competition, organised by Cyril Babcock, who Joyce has now appointed as Assistant Manager. Guest starring Matthew Kelly, Elliott Jordan and Asa Elliott
7	"Episode 7"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	13 February 2014	7.01
Joyce's boss, Crystal Hennessy-Vass, arrives to inspect the 4-Star Solana. Donald and Jacqueline have a surprise guest of their own, while Mateo and Lesley are left in charge of a group of VIPs. Tiger and Michael come to blows over a woman, and their parents come to blows with each other. Last appearance of Kenny Ireland as Donald Stewart, Hannah Waddingham as Tonya Dyke and Bel Powley as Bianca Dyke. Guest starring Matthew Kelly, Joan Collins, The Krankies, Rustie Lee, Louis Emerick and Asa Elliott

Series 7 (2015)

After the sixth series had aired, ITV confirmed that a seventh series will air in 2015. On 21 March 2014, it was announced that Elsie Kelly, Crissy Rock and Johnny Vegas would return during the series.^[2] Filming for the seventh series began on 24 March 2014.^[2] Kenny Ireland, who played Donald, wasn't in this series. His character was written out because the actor had developed cancer. He died in July of the same year. All ratings do not include HD as it isn't available for all the episodes.^[3] It was also confirmed that the Garveys will leave during series seven.^[4] The seven-part seventh series began on ITV on 2 January 2015 at 9pm and finished on 13 February 2015.^[5]

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewing figures (million)[6]
1	"Episode 1"	David Sant	Derren Litten	2 January 2015	7.27[nb 21]
The Solana staff are angry, as everyone has been given a pay cut. Tiger Dyke is angry too - his cards and cash have been stolen, so he's relying on his Dad. The Garveys are worried Madge is being stalked, while Jacqueline is holidaying without Donald: they've arranged a wife swap to mark their wedding anniversary - so she arrives with Welshman Glynn. First appearance of Alan David as Glynn Flint and Charlotte Eaton as Terri Dawson. Guest starring Leslie Jordan
2	"Episode 2"	David Sant	Derren Litten	9 January 2015	5.41[nb 22]
The Garveys meet a guy called Buck A. Roo who reveals that Madge is about to inherit millions from the Collins family, making Joyce become suspicious, she orders Lesley to investigate, this evidence changes Madges mind making her want to leave, the Garveys then leave for Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Kenneth takes advantage of a psychic customer; Psychic Sue, and holds a séance to contact his mum - but the message he receives appears to be for Madge, from an old Benidorm friend Melvin Churchill Harvey. Last appearance of Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey, Siobhan Finneran as Janice Garvey, Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey and Oliver Stokes as Michael Garvey. Guest starring Amanda Barrie and Leslie Jordan
3	"Episode 3"	David Sant	Derren Litten	16 January 2015	5.45[nb 23]
Joyce becomes suspicious when Blow and Go appears extremely busy, and how young its customers are looking - even an unusually fresh-faced Mateo. Joyce confronts Kenneth, who is forced to offer her free botox sessions to avoid his secret being reported to head office. Still annoyed at his dad, Tiger hides the news that Auntie Terri is on her way to the Solana resort. Return of Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby and Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby.
4	"Episode 4"	David Sant	Derren Litten	23 January 2015	5.47[nb 24]
Liam receives a surprise visit from his mum - Les's ex Gloria. The Oracle is hoping to impress the other guests and staff by walking barefoot across hot coals, and catches Terri's eye in the process. Guest starring Denise Black and Paul Chan
5	"Episode 5"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	30 January 2015	5.40[nb 25]
Inspired by a pep-talk from Crystal, Kenneth and Liam launch a Blow and Go makeover competition. Crystal Hennessy-Vass announces that the staff budget is being cut by half - and Joyce is being replaced by Janey, her predecessor. As Geoff's Romanian fiancee Ionela arrives in Benidorm, Noreen discovers that Geoff has told her he is a successful businessman. Return of Crissy Rock as Janey York. Guest starring Joan Collins, Alice Barlow and Milanka Brooks
6	"Episode 6"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	6 February 2015	4.79[nb 26]
Jason is back but what is his connection to Janey York? Clive gets swindled out of 5,000 euros by dodgy estate agents Monty and Melanie. The Oracle and Noreen are stuck in a lift, discovering all sorts about each other. Last appearance of Crissy Rock as Janey York. Guest starring Philip Olivier, Alice Barlow, Nadia Sawalha, John Challis and Milanka Brooks
7	"Episode 7"	Sandy Johnson	Derren Litten	13 February 2015	5.40[nb 27]
Mateo reveals his home life is a disaster, his mother-in-law Dolores is threatening to kill him, so Lesley urges the barman to move out and start a new life. Clive, Tiger and Terri come up with a plan to retrieve Clive's 5,000 euros from dodgy property developer Monty - while Glynn's wife, Rhiannon, arrives at the Solana resort; but there's no sign of Donald. Absent: Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby and Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby. Last appearance of Adam Gillen as Liam Conroy, Perry Benson as Clive Dyke, Charlotte Eaton as Terri Dawson and Alan David as Glynn Flint. Guest starring Alice Barlow, Nadia Sawalha, John Challis, Amanda Barrie and Ruth Madoc

Series 8 (2016)

A 7-episode eighth series was ordered on 6 February 2015. All episodes were written by Derren Litten.^[7] On 26 March 2015 it was announced that Series 8 will introduce a new family, the Dawsons, Julie Graham, Steve Edge, Bobby Knutt, Josh Bolt and Honor Kneafsey had been cast as Sheron Dawson, Billy Dawson, Eddie Dawson, Rob Dawson and Jodie Dawson, respectively. Filming began on 23 March 2015 and ended on 25 June 2015. It began airing on 11 January 2016 and finished on 22 February 2016.^[8]

No.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date[8]	Viewing figures (million)[9]
1	"Episode 1"	Robin Shepperd	Derren Litten	11 January 2016	6.82[nb 28][10]
The Dawsons check-in at the Solana, Billy is worried about telling wife Sheron that his father Eddie is moving in with them when they get home. Joyce is desperate for more staff and must choose between unqualified, but outrageously flirtatious Marcus and efficient Amber. Meanwhile, Jacqueline, Kenneth and Troy scatter Donald's ashes from the cross, and Tiger arrives with new friend Joey. First appearance of Julie Graham as Sheron Dawson, Steve Edge as Billy Dawson, Bobby Knutt as Eddie Dawson, Josh Bolt as Rob Dawson, Honor Kneafsey as Jodie Dawson, Jessica Ellerby as Amber Platt and Nathan Bryon as Joey Ellis. Return of Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom. Absent: Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby and Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby. Guest starring Robin Askwith
2	"Episode 2"	Robin Shepperd	Derren Litten	18 January 2016	5.05[nb 29][10]
Sheron is still angry with Eddie and refuses to have him sit with the family. The Solana has no qualified first aiders, but the first aid instructor cancels, so it is left to Mateo to run the course. Meanwhile, Amber catches the eye of Tiger and Joey, and Kenneth may be in line for a big inheritance following the death of Herbert. Return of Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby. Guest starring Louis Emerick
3	"Episode 3"	Robin Shepperd	Derren Litten	25 January 2016	5.09[nb 30][10]
Noreen, Geoff and a now teetotal Pauline are back at the Solana, and Eddie has a big revelation for Sheron and Billy. Joyce goes to a house auction and has her eye on a villa, but she faces stiff competition from a surprise bidder. Meanwhile, Tiger and Joey get into trouble with a biker gang, and Troy makes some big changes to Blow & Go, which doesn't please Kenneth. One episode return of Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey. Guest starring Paul Chan
4	"Episode 4"	Robin Shepperd	Derren Litten & Gaby Hull	1 February 2016	4.68[nb 31][10]
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 leave Eddie in charge of the kids for the day and Joyce Temple Savage has got an admirer. Guest starring John Challis
5	"Episode 5"	David Sant	Derren Litten & Gaby Hull	8 February 2016	6.09[nb 32][10]
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 violent stranger starts making enquiries about him at the hotel. Guest starring Milanka Brooks & Angus Deayton
6	"Episode 6"	David Sant	Derren Litten & Gaby Hull	15 February 2016	4.84[nb 33][10]
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... Absent: Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby, Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby and Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby. Guest starring Frances Barber
7	"Episode 7"	David Sant	Derren Litten	22 February 2016	4.68[nb 34]
The Pride of Benidorm Awards are at the Solana and sleazy compère, 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. Absent: Johnny Vegas as Geoff Maltby, Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby and Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby. Return of Adam Gillen as Liam Conroy. Guest Starring Shane Richie, John Challis, Joan Collins, Michael Fenton Stevens and Kevin Bishop

Series 9 (2017)

The show was renewed for a ninth series on 22 February 2016, with Sherrie Hewson, Jake Canuso and Tim Healy set to return.^[11] Tony Maudsley,^[12] Danny Walters,^[13] Josh Bolt,^[14] Paul Bazely^[15] and Nathan Bryon^[16] will also return. Filming began on 14 March 2016 and ended on 14 July 2016.

Future

A tenth series has also been rumoured, after Filming Spain, the local production company in Spain for Tiger Aspect Productions, hinted that there will be at least two more series.^[17]

References

1. "Weekly Viewing Summary (see relevant week)". BARB.
2. https://twitter.com/BenidormTweets/status/446801427730800640
3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28587475
4. https://twitter.com/DerrenLitten/status/447011525145133056
5. http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/benidorm/episodes/7/1/
6. Based on 28 day data from BARB
7. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a626961/benidorm-commissioned-for-eighth-series-by-itv.html?utm_source=twt&utm_medium=snets&utm_campaign=twitter#~p3sTcknFGpc1vH
8. http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/benidorm/episodes/8/
9. http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-30?
10. 28 day data
11. Walker, Danny (February 22, 2016). "Benidorm series 9 details CONFIRMED as producers bring back old face for the series 8 finale". Daily Mirror.
12. Maudsley, Tony (March 10, 2016). "Big, Blonde & Beautiful!!! (well definitely big & blonde) The bitch is back!! @BenidormTVshow #Kenneth #BlowNGo #S9". Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
13. Walters, Danny (March 10, 2016). "Gym and omelette @jakecanuso". Instagram. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
14. Bolt, Josh (March 9, 2016). "haha thanks dude Flying out next week to start stopped off in Liverpool for a week to see fam defo drink soonX". Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
15. Bazely, Paul (March 10, 2016). "I'm letting Tony warm it up a bit for me.". Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
16. Bryon, Nathan (March 11, 2016). "yeeeeeep". Twitter. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
17. http://www.costa-news.com/latest-news/benidorm-comes-back/

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2. 7.51 million on ITV, 709,000 on ITV HD, 390,000 on ITV +1
3. 6.92 million on ITV, 779,000 on ITV HD, 410,000 on ITV +1
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5. 6.41 million on ITV, 577,000 on ITV HD, 420,000 on ITV +1
6. 6.16 million on ITV, 665,000 on ITV HD, 410,000 on ITV +1
7. 6.83 million on ITV, 690,000 on ITV HD, 302,000 on ITV +1
8. 6.48 million on ITV, 754,000 on ITV HD, 491,000 on ITV +1
9. 6.21 million on ITV, 627,000 on ITV HD, 582,000 on ITV +1
10. 6.28 million on ITV, 728,000 on ITV HD, 548,000 on ITV +1
11. 5.99 million on ITV, 636,000 on ITV HD, 430,000 on ITV +1
12. 5.32 million on ITV, 544,000 on ITV HD, 544,000 on ITV +1
13. 5.83 million on ITV, 650,000 on ITV HD, 421,000 on ITV +1
14. 5.66 million on ITV, 707,000 on ITV HD
15. 6.36 million on ITV, 815,000 on ITV HD, 767,000 on ITV +1
16. 5.48 million on ITV, 799,000 on ITV HD, 644,000 on ITV +1
17. 4.99 million on ITV, 710,000 on ITV HD, 715,000 on ITV +1
18. 4.97 million on ITV, 827,000 on ITV HD, 638,000 on ITV +1.
19. 4.87 million on ITV, 795,000 on ITV HD, 484,000 on ITV +1.
20. 5.21 million on ITV, 787,000 on ITV HD, 465,000 on ITV +1.
21. 5.72 million on ITV, 1.04 million on ITV HD, 510,000 on ITV +1
22. 4.84 million on ITV, 574,000 on ITV +1
23. 4.76 million on ITV, 687,000 on ITV +1
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25. 4.80 million on ITV, 602,000 on ITV +1
26. 4.10 million on ITV, 689,000 on ITV +1
27. 4.72 million on ITV, 681,000 on ITV +1
28. 4.91 million on ITV, 1.30 million on ITV HD, 613,000 on ITV +1
29. 4.44 million on ITV, 608,000 on ITV +1
30. 4.48 million on ITV, 610,000 on ITV +1
31. 4.15 million on ITV, 534,000 on ITV +1
32. 4.43 million on ITV, 1.15 million on ITV HD, 513,000 on ITV +1
33. 4.32 million on ITV, 521,000 on ITV +1
34. 4.22 million on ITV, 463,000 on ITV +1