The seventh series of the ITV television series Benidorm, which is a sitcom set in an all-inclusive holiday resort (The Solana) in Benidorm, Spain, began broadcasting on 2 January 2015, consisting of seven episodes. The entire series was written by Derren Litten whereas both Sandy Johnson and David Sant were credited as individual directors throughout the series.[1][2] This was the final series to feature the Garvey family, consisting of Mick (Steve Pemberton), Janice (Siobhan Finneran), Michael Garvey (Oliver Stokes) and Janice's mother Madge Barron (Sheila Reid), though Reid did briefly return in the eighth series.[3] Furthermore, it was the first series not to feature Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland), due to Ireland's diagnosis of cancer and subsequent death.[4] Janine Duvitski reprised her role of Jacqueline Stewart, the character's wife, who was joined by newcomer Glynn (Alan David). Other returning cast members included Tiger (Danny Walters) and Clive Dyke (Perry Benson), who were joined by Terry Dyke (Charlotte Eaton); hairdressers Liam Conroy (Adam Gillen) and Kenneth Du Beke (Tony Maudsley); and Solana staff, consisting of barmen Mateo Castellanos (Jake Canuso) and Les/Lesley Conroy (Tim Healy), and manageress Joyce Temple-Savage (Sherrie Hewson).[5] Elsie Kelly and Johnny Vegas, who are both original cast members of the programme, also reprised their roles during the seventh series.[6]
| Benidorm | |
|---|---|
| Series 7 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 2 January – 13 February 2015 |
| Series chronology | |
Cast
edit- Jake Canuso as Mateo Castellanos
- Sherrie Hewson as Joyce Temple-Savage
- Tim Healy as Les/Lesley Conroy
- Janine Duvitski as Jacqueline Stewart
- Adam Gillen as Liam Conroy
- Tony Maudsley as Kenneth Du Beke
- Danny Walters as Tiger Dyke
- Perry Benson as Clive Dyke
- Alan David as Glynn
- Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey (episodes 1–2)
- Siobhan Finneran as Janice Garvey (episodes 1–2)
- Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey (episodes 1–2)
- Oliver Stokes as Michael Garvey (episodes 1–2)
- Charlotte Eaton as Terry Dawson (episodes 1, 3–7)
- Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby (episodes 3–7)
- Johnny Vegas as Geoff "The Oracle" Maltby (episodes 3–7)
- Crissy Rock as Janey York (episodes 5–6)
Episodes
edit| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [7] | |
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| 43 | "Episode 1" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 2 January 2015 | 7.27[nb 1] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 44 | "Episode 2" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 9 January 2015 | 5.41[nb 2] | |
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The Garveys meet a guy called Buck A. Roo who reveals that Madge is about to inherit millions from the Collins family, The Garveys meet a man called Buck A. Roo who reveals that Madge is about to inherit millions from the Collins family, making Joyce become suspicious, so she orders Lesley to investigate. Meanwhile, kenneth takes advantage of a psychic customer called Psychic Sue, and holds a séance to contact his mum - but the message he receives appears to be for Madge from Mel. Later, Lesley show the evidence to the Graveys about Buck A Roo, and this changes Madge's mind making her want to leave, so the Garveys then leave for Las Vegas. Absent: Charlotte Eaton as Terri Dawson. Last appearance of Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey, Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey, Siobhan Finneran as Janice Garvey and Oliver Stokes as Michael Garvey Guest starring Amanda Barrie and Leslie Jordan | ||||||
| 45 | "Episode 3" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 16 January 2015 | 5.45[nb 3] | |
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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. | ||||||
| 46 | "Episode 4" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 23 January 2015 | 5.47[nb 4] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 47 | "Episode 5" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 30 January 2015 | 5.40[nb 5] | |
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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 Alice Barlow, Joan Collins and Milanka Brooks | ||||||
| 48 | "Episode 6" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 6 February 2015 | 4.79[nb 6] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 49 | "Episode 7" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 13 February 2015 | 5.40[nb 7] | |
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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 Dedicated to Kenny Ireland | ||||||
References
edit- ^ "Kevin Allen". IMDb.
- ^ "Derren Litten". IMDb.
- ^ Derren Litten [@DerrenLitten] (21 March 2014). "Yes, it's true, The Garveys will be leaving during series VII. But as we all know, in Benidorm, it's always adios and never goodbye" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "BBC News – Benidorm actor Kenny Ireland dies from cancer aged 68". bbc.com. 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014."Kenny Ireland obituary". The Guardian. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Benidorm (TV Series 2007–2018) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Benidorm on Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ Based on 28 day data from BARB
Notes
edit- ^ 5.72 million on ITV, 1.04 million on ITV HD, 510,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.84 million on ITV, 574,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.76 million on ITV, 687,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.70 million on ITV, 767,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.80 million on ITV, 602,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.10 million on ITV, 689,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.72 million on ITV, 681,000 on ITV +1