This documentary show cast, past and present talking about their experience on the show and includes footage of the 10th series being filmed. Cocktail waiter Jason Gallagher (Philip Olivier) looking for work threatens to jeopardise Mateo's reputation. Benidorm is a Mediterranean resort city in the region of Valencia, province of Alicante, Spain.. Benidorm may also refer to: . Mel turns up in a helicopter, knocking the murderer unconscious with a bat, and kisses Madge, finally getting back his memory. Last appearance of Elsie Kelly as Noreen Maltby, Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby and Tim Healy as Les/Lesley Conroy. It was revealed during the series 8 premiere that Donald had died from a heart attack in his sleep sometime in 2015, his widow Jacqueline and their friends Troy and Kenneth fulfilled his last wish for his ashes to be scattered over Benidorm from the cliff-side. Still annoyed at his dad, Tiger hides the news that Auntie Terri is on her way to the Solana resort. Last appearance of Jessica Ellerby as Amber Platt. As her mother leaves, she secretly snogs Jack - but she soon realises her mistake, as he quickly became obsessed with her. Lesley's paranoia grows over Dennis and Nigel, who must go to great measures to take advantage of their free week in the Spanish sun. Credit: Hodder & Stoughton, Bravo Two Charlies. They both are then taken back to the Solana, and they, Mick, Mateo, Donald, Troy and Gavin are held hostage. First appearance of Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, The High Life. 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. In 1998, he played Carry On actor Sid James in the Royal National Theatre's production of Terry Johnson's stage play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick, a behind-the-scenes look at the love affair between Sid James and his co-star Barbara Windsor, which was subsequently made into an ITV drama called Cor, Blimey! Even without the deep tan and scooter Sheila is recognised all the time by her fans but you wont find a cigarette hanging out of her mouth like Madge has Sheila doesnt smoke in real life and they give her herbal ones for filming. From season. Did Donald from Benidorm died in real life? What happened to the actor who played Mel Harvey in Benidorm? Return of Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. What does Scrooge eat for dinner on Christmas Eve? 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. He was . Joyce confronts Kenneth, who is forced to offer her free botox sessions to avoid his secret being reported to head office. 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. She says: Well, the nearer we get to filming the more I get remarks from my husband saying, that was very Madge. They all come from very different backgrounds and include 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. Noreen, Geoff and a now teetotal Pauline are back at the Solana, and Eddie has a big revelation for Sheron and Billy. 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. We make safe shipping arrangements for your convenience from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. An old inheritance puts a smile Kenneth's face. Ireland died of cancer on 31 July 2014 aged 68. However, what will he think of Stanley and all his dental instruments of torture in Blow & Go? I think Derren has just handled it so well, its a fantastic tribute, says Scot Sheila, 72, on set in Spain. Mel lies to the Garveys that he was working in Morocco, but it turns out he was in hospital in a critical condition. On television, his most notable role has probably been in Our Friends in the North (1996), in which he played corrupt building contractor John Edwards, a character closely based on the real-life figure of John Poulson. Image shows left to right: Steve McCracken (Forbes Masson), Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming), Gullible's Travels. In series 4, Geoff and Telle do not come on holiday for the next few years however Noreen and Janice Garvey keep in touch via Phone or Twitter. So its quite refreshing for me to be able to say what I think as Madge does.. Jake was born near Zurich, Switzerland, to immigrants from southern Italy and is fluent in English, German, Swiss German, Spanish, French and Italian. Tiger and Joey take on a mountain challenge with little provisions - will they make it back in one piece? Phil Pearce, 68, from Bridgwater in Somerset, vanished while visiting the Spanish resort in September. On the following night, to the Garveys shock, Mr Pink gives Madge 3000 after winning the go-kart race. Last appearance of Abigail Cruttenden as Kate Weedon. [12] The series began airing on 28 February 2018 on ITV at 9pm, one week after a documentary titled Benidorm: 10 Years on Holiday. He catches the eye of Terri Dawson however he already has a fiance. Filming for the seventh series began on 24 March 2014. They called the baby Pythagoras ('Py') after the Greek philosopher. First appearance of Alan David as Glynn Flint and Charlotte Eaton as Terri Dawson. She says: I gave up smoking years ago so I inhale herbal cigarettes on set but they give off huge, billowing puffs of smoke so everyone else is intoxicated. He tries to convince her to get back with him however she ends up rejecting him at the airport. [2] Kenny Ireland, who played Donald, wasn't in this series. Geoffrey Hutchings is perhaps best known to modern TV audiences for his role in the ITV comedy series Benidorm. He was a regular as Mel Harvey, the owner of five sunbed shops in the Greater Manchester area in Benidorm, an ITV sitcom about British holidaymakers in Spain; appearing in Series 2 (2008), Series 3 (2009) and a 2009 Special. It was guaranteed to be a tear-jerker as the plot revealed mobility scooter tycoon Mel passed away during a trip to Marrakech. His agent Roger Charteris said: He was fine at lunchtime on Wednesday but had died by Thursday morning.. The Oracle and Noreen are stuck in a lift, discovering all sorts about each other. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. Something went wrong, please try again later. Meanwhile his long list of TV and film credits also include roles in John Cleese's comedy film Clockwise and Steve Coogan's comedy drama Sunshine. Plus, acting managaress Sam is roped into Dodgy Dave's rigged raffle scam that doesn't go according to plan at all because of Dave's many crimson coloured children! Hutchings died suddenly, in hospital, on the morning of 1 July 2010. But I love all her physical exploits and its always fun to have a toyboy, isnt it?, Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. To stop the fuss, Mel agrees to buy one - only to hear of the price. Mick has formed a boy band, consisting of Kenneth, Mateo, Michael and Liam. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance, "Geoffrey Hutchings: Veteran character actor who portrayed Sid James on stage and screen and played 'minted' Mel in 'Benidorm', "Stage and TV actor Geoffrey Hutchings dies aged 71", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geoffrey_Hutchings&oldid=1141497047, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 10:17. Elsewhere, Sheron's mother Loretta arrives at the Solana to join the family on holiday, and it turns out she has already made quite an impression in Benidorm from the night before. The Garveys and the rest of the holidaymakers return for another week in Benidorm - even with a few new members of the family. But with Joyce Temple-Savage on a mystery date, and Lesley in charge of the Solana, nothing goes according to plan. Things turn serious for Martin - not only has Kate taken all her luggage and disappeared, but Gavin's mum, Dorothy, uses him as a target for warding off Mateo. Series 7. Sam has some free tickets for the dinosaur park and Liam has a day off, so it is the perfect opportunity for him to address his childhood fear of dinosaurs. Not only did the 71-year-olds death leave a massive void in everyones lives but scriptwriter Derren Litten faced a daunting task. Jake Canuso was born on January 13, 1970. The south was occupied mainly by Ewe-speaking peoples, who traced their traditional origins to the town of Tado (in modern Togo). 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. 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. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions, Benidorm. Mel (Geoffrey Hutchings). The Rada-trained actor, who played thong-wearing sunbed tycoon Mel Harvey in the ITV comedy, is thought to have fallen victim to a 24-hour virus. He meets Ionela online and told her he was a successful businessman. Hutchings has also just finished filming on another major comedy project called Grandma's House - a sitcom written by former Never Mind The Buzzcocks host Simon Amstell. All main cast members from series 8 returned, except for Jessica Ellerby. The Garveys have heard that there have been organ thieves around Benidorm, but it doesn't worry them that much. It was jolly tricky during the special, she says quietly. The Pride of Benidorm Awards are at the Solana and sleazy compre, Sammy Valentino, is causing trouble. Donald and Jacqueline have a surprise guest of their own, while Mateo and Lesley are left in charge of a group of VIPs. Taking pride of place by the mirror in Sheila Reids dressing room are a collection of photos. Stanley Keen returns to Blow and Go, planning to set up a dentist's practice, but has to deal with the majority shareholder, Jacqueline. Earlier, he had played second fiddle to Michael Gambon in 12 episodes of Maigret in 19921993. Geoff Maltby, known as 'The Oracle' because of his computer-like knowledge of trivial and figures, Geoff holidayed at The Solana Apartments for many years with his mother, although he tells everyone she's his PA. Geoff comes on holiday with his mother although he tells everyone she is his PA. Geoff often organises holiday pursuits. The Garveys are worried Madge is being stalked! His funeral was attended by over . We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The Rada-trained actor, who played thong-wearing sunbed tycoon Mel Harvey in the ITV comedy, is thought to have fallen victim to a 24-hour virus. The family decided to cut there holiday short and return home however not before Geoff bumps into his old flame Ionela. Meanwhile, Kenneth is on the warpath with Temple-Savage after his accidental imprisonment the previous day, and Joyce worries about the rumours that Crystal Hennessy-Vass may be letting the Solana go. Chaos reigns at the Solana Hotel as Mateo and Les find it hard to keep control. I saw Geoff and his wife Andi only a couple of weeks ago at the screening of his latest TV series Grandma's House, he was on top form and we all shared a lovely evening. Later at the grand opening, Martin is shocked to see a face from the past. 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. Six months later, he had five shops, which he often spoke about; by the time of his wedding to second wife Madge in 2008, he was undergoing an offer by a multinational fitness club to buy him out. Guest starring Alice Barlow, Nadia Sawalha, John Challis, Amanda Barrie and Ruth Madoc, A 7-episode eighth series was ordered on 6 February 2015. Owner of Mel's Mobility Shop (2009)Owner of The Benidorm Palace (20092010). Meanwhile, Martin is upbeat now that his marriage seems to be back on track, but Kate feels guilty after her encounter with Mateo. Just as the holidaymakers think things can't possibly get any worse, Janey tries to flog 200 electric juicers. Michael's holiday got worse when they go to the waterfalls of Spain. By 2008, he had a chain of five sunbed shops in Manchester, which he tells everyone who will listen. Billy and Sheron leave Eddie in charge of the kids for the day and Joyce Temple Savage has got an admirer. The Solana staff are angry, as everyone has been given a pay cut. 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. 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. Didnt the actor who played Alf Roberts (Audreys Husband) die in real life, then die on screen? After the singing, Mel proposes to Madge - and tries to do it romantically, but fails due to his bad back. The 49 year old former New York Giant player-manager and his wife were injured in a two-car accident near Bay St. Louis, Heavy Metal And Reflective, 100th Meridian Live, Range From Sentence, Chella Man Family, Award-winning TV and stage actor Geoffrey Hutchings, most recently seen in ITV1's hit sitcom Benidorm, has died. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Mel was absent in the 2010 Christmas special, the absence explained by the Garveys who say Mel "is away on business in Marrakech". Marie, 37, from Paisley died on Monday at the Sol Pelicanos Ocas in Benidorm just hours into the start of her trip . Could some blindsiding ridiculously white teeth persuade the widowed swinger? Geoffrey was a delight to work with and he was absolutely one of a kind. It's the wedding day, but Mel and Madge's night before is ruined, after they discovered they were on a very inappropriate beach. Meanwhile, Loretta and Eddie make secret plans for an anniversary party for Billy and Sheron back in the UK, but it looks as if the couple are making plans of their own. The 27-year-old died after falling from the 10th floor apartment occupied by five men from Notti 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. In Series 2 Geoff goes on a date with Chantelle Garvey however he has one too many drinks and ends up revealing he is a virgin! 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. Hutching's agent Roger Charteris told the BBC: "He never stopped working. After his death, Madge lost all their money, and a con man going by the name of 'Mohammad Mohammad' claimed to have half of Mel's fortune from a business trip in Marrakech prior to his death. His agent Roger Charteris said: "He was fine at lunchtime on Wednesday but had died by Thursday morning.". Last appearance of Kenny Ireland as Donald Stewart, Hannah Waddingham as Tonya Dyke and Bel Powley as Bianca Dyke. 1 July 2010 Geoffrey Hutchings, actor: born Dorchester, Dorset 8 June 1939; twice married (one son, two daughters); died London 1 July 2010. . Canuso stars in the ITV comedy series Benidorm as flirtatious barman Mateo Castellanos and is the sitcoms longest-serving actor, appearing in all 74 episodes. 05/08/10 - 23:18 #155. 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. With Eddie and Loretta awaiting their grandson's arrival, Sheron and Billy learn the terrifying truth when Rob and Cyd finally check in to the Solana. The Garveys take a trip to the Benidorm Palace, whilst Gavin has suspicions that Troy is cheating on him. Elsewhere, things are not going well for Kenneth as he wakes up in Blow & Go after a big night out, only to realise that the builders have inadvertently bricked him in. They meet a guy called Buck-A-Roo who reveals that Madge is about to inherit millions from the Collins family. These have included an arm-wrestling competition and a beach-side sporting activity. Return of Selina Griffiths as Pauline Maltby. Cast (past and present) will talk about their roles on the show alongside show bloopers and exclusive behind the scenes footage of the upcoming 10th series being filmed. Sometimes she gets herself into trouble but shes only trying to survive because thats what shes always done. Benidorm actor and former star of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Tim Healy, died after a mystery illness struck him down, the shows creator has said. 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. It's "80s night" at the Solana, featuring a performance from Bananarama. Elsewhere, Doreen introduces Noreen and Pauline to her boyfriend - who is revealed to be Malcolm, who has a very sinister plan in store. All ratings do not include HD as it isn't available for all the episodes. 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. 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. Hutchings made his name particularly in Shakespeare's comic roles including Dromio of Syracuse, Bottom, Feste, Lavache, Autolycus and Doctor Caius. The couple had no children. Kenneth and Gavin comfort lately widowed Jacqueline, but get a nasty shock when they think they have seen the ghost of Donald. Filming began on 23 March 2015 and ended on 25 June 2015. Also Joyce Temple-Savage is a new manager of the Solana Hotel, Replacing Janey York. The holidaymakers are back after being offered a free holiday, due to the tragic events on the rooftop. Joyce asks Sir Henry to step in while she is at the conference in Barcelona, and Les has asked Neville - an old mate from the Geordie Bar - to cover for him while he is back in the UK. Shes got the spirit of Mel to urge her on. She had it easy with him of course, because he treated her like a princess, but now life has changed again so shes got to get on the attack.. One-episode return of Paul Bazely as Troy Ramsbottom. Day 1 of shooting #Benidorm series 10. Very very disapointed. After attending Hardye's School, he studied French and Physical Education at Birmingham University before attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and later joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1968.[1]. The Garveys arrive in Benidorm to spend Christmas with Madge and Mel at their palatial villa, but Mel is absent, apparently stuck in Morocco on business.
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