The sixth 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 2014, consisting of seven episodes.[1] The entire series was written by Derren Litten whereas both Sandy Johnson and David Sant were credited as individual directors throughout the series.[2][3] Returning from the fifth series were the Garvey family, consisting of Mick (Steve Pemberton), Janice (Siobhan Finneran), Michael Garvey (Oliver Stokes) and Janice's mother Madge Barron (Sheila Reid); swingers Donald (Kenny Ireland) and Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski); 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).[4] A new family was introduced – the Dykes from Watford, consisting of married couple Clive (Perry Benson) and Tonya (Hannah Waddingham) and their children Tiger (Danny Walters) and Bianca (Bel Powley).
| Benidorm | |
|---|---|
| Series 6 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 2 January – 13 February 2014 |
| Series chronology | |
Overall, the series received an average viewership of 6.76 million, with the opening episode receiving 7.95 million viewers.[5] The series concluded on 13 February 2014, with the series finale attracting 7.01 million.[5] The series was successful enough for the programme to be recommissioned for a seventh series, which broadcast in early 2015.[6]
Cast
edit- Steve Pemberton as Mick Garvey
- Siobhan Finneran as Janice Garvey
- Sheila Reid as Madge Harvey
- Oliver Stokes as Michael Garvey
- Kenny Ireland as Donald Stewart
- Janine Duvitski as Jacqueline Stewart
- Jake Canuso as Mateo Castellanos
- Tim Healy as Les/Lesley Conroy
- Adam Gillen as Liam Conroy
- Tony Maudsley as Kenneth Du Beke
- Sherrie Hewson as Joyce Temple-Savage
- Perry Benson as Clive Dyke
- Hannah Waddingham as Tonya Dyke
- Danny Walters as Tiger Dyke
- Bel Powley as Bianca Dyke (episodes 2–7)[4]
Episodes
edit| No. overall | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [5] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | "Episode 1" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 2 January 2014 | 7.95[nb 1] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 37 | "Episode 2" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 9 January 2014 | 6.92[nb 2] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 38 | "Episode 3" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 16 January 2014 | 6.42[nb 3] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 39 | "Episode 4" | David Sant | Derren Litten | 23 January 2014 | 6.44[nb 4] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 40 | "Episode 5" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 30 January 2014 | 6.15[nb 5] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 41 | "Episode 6" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 6 February 2014 | 6.46[nb 6] | |
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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 | ||||||
| 42 | "Episode 7" | Sandy Johnson | Derren Litten | 13 February 2014 | 7.01 | |
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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 | ||||||
Notes
edit- ^ 6.36 million on ITV, 815,000 on ITV HD, 767,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 5.48 million on ITV, 799,000 on ITV HD, 644,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.99 million on ITV, 710,000 on ITV HD, 715,000 on ITV +1
- ^ 4.97 million on ITV, 827,000 on ITV HD, 638,000 on ITV +1.
- ^ 4.87 million on ITV, 795,000 on ITV HD, 484,000 on ITV +1.
- ^ 5.21 million on ITV, 787,000 on ITV HD, 465,000 on ITV +1.
References
edit- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Benidorm Series 6 episode guide". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ "Kevin Allen". IMDb.
- ^ "Derren Litten". IMDb.
- ^ a b "Benidorm (TV Series 2007–2018) – IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ a b c "Weekly Viewing Summary (see relevant week)". BARB.
- ^ "Johnny Vegas returns to 'Benidorm' for Series 7". Cult Box. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2020.