Benidorm creator sparks rumours ITV sitcom is returning with telling comment – days after star shared ‘wild’ throwback
BENIDORM’S creator has sparked rumours that the show could be set for a comeback.
Fans have been calling out for a reboot of the sun-soaked comedy show since its end in 2018 and now the show’s top boss has sparked hope that it could be in the works.
Derren Litten, who created the programme, took to X – formerly Twitter – to share a cryptic comment regarding the future of Benidorm.
A fan posed a question to Derren about the show’s potential comeback as they asked: “@DerrenLitten @ITV Another series of Benidorm on the cards?”
Fuelling speculation, Derren teased back: “Who knows…”
His comment got Benidorm superfans excited with one admitting: “Could do with another one! I’ve watched every episode on Netflix about 50 times over now.”
Another suggested: “What about a big movie then ? I can give you some ideas on story lines lol.”
Before a third went on to write: “Come on Derren give us all what we want.”
His post comes days after one of the stars of the show shared a throwback post to his time on the show.
Josh Bolt joined the cast of the ITV sitcom in 2016 in the role of Rob Dawson.
Josh admitted that it would be 10 years this April that he filmed his first ever scenes for the programme.
He said: “9 years ago today the Dawsons made their debut on Benidorm.
“It was 10 years ago in April we started filming it that is wild.”
He accompanied his words with a shot of the Dawson clan from their first episode on the programme.
Just last year, Josh sparked hopes of a reunion after he met-up with two of his co-stars for a catch-up – six years on from the show.
He beamed alongside Steve Edge and Selina Griffiths for the reunion selfie.
Steve played Josh’s on-screen dad while Selina portrayed Pauline Maltby.
Posting on X, formerly Twitter, Josh said: “Benidorm reunion by the sea not as warm but still as lovely.”
Benidorm cast members
Airing from 2007 to 2018, ITV sitcom Benidorm had a wide range of stars appear during its decade-long run
- Johnny Vegas: The popular comedian played Geoff Maltby aka “The Oracle”
- Steve Pemberton: Writer, comedian and co-creator of Inside No. 9starred as Mick Garvey.
- Siobhan Finneran: Coronation Street and Downton Abbey actress Siobhan played the part of Janice Garvey.
- Crissy Rock: The Liverpudlian stand-up comedian played Janey Yorke.
- Tony Maudsley: Now known as George Shuttleworth on Coronation Street, Tony’s Benidorm stint saw him portray Kenneth Du Beke.
- Sherrie Hewson: Another Corrie alum, the former Loose Women panellist had the role of Joyce Temple-Savage in Benidorm.
- Hannah Waddingham: Best known for playing Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, Hannah played Tonya Dyke in Benidorm.
- Danny Walters: Having later played ill-fated EastEnders hunk Keanu Taylor, Benidorm fans knew Danny as Tiger Dyke.
- John Challis: The late Only Fools and Horses actor, who played Boycie, had a stint in Benidorm as Monty Evans/Staines.
- Nathan Byron: Nathan had a recurring role in Ghosts as Mike’s friend Obi, but also appeared in Benidorm as Joey Ellis.