A Benidorm legend has teased the show could be making a huge return.
The hit ITV series debuted in 2007 and followed a group of Brits as they headed to the iconic Solana Resort to soak up the sun. For 11 years, the show was a ratings hit and bagged countless awards including BAFTAs and NTAs.
However, in 2018, the show was axed leaving fans of the show devastated at its demise. But now, Sherrie Hewson, who played Joyce Temple-Savage, has dropped a hint the show could be making a comeback.
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Appearing on GMB on Tuesday (June 18) Sherrie was quizzed on whether fans can expect a Benidorm return. She said: “It’s absolutely huge on Netflix.”
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Talking about the show’s longevity, the actress added: “Everybody in the world watches it now, and everyone stops me in the street and asks if it’s returning.”
She went on: “It would make a film. And you could bring in all the people who have been on Benidorm. I think it would be brilliant. So that’s what I’m up there for!”
Co-host Susanna Reid then said: “And you’ve spoken to the person who writes Benidorm haven’t you?” Sherrie said: “Yes, Derren Litten.
“I think he loved the idea. He’s a brilliant brilliant writer and I know he’d make the most wonderful film,” she replied.
Susanna then said: “But he said he’s got about 70 episodes in the can ready to go?” Sherrie responded: “I know, he’s amazing!”
In December last year, Derren confirmed he was making his return to TV. Following the demise of Benidorm in 2018, Derren went on to develop a British version of the show, titled Scarborough.
After one series aired on BBC One, the show was cancelled, and Derren left the world of TV behind as he opened a bar in Benidorm itself. But in a statement released to his Twitter account last year, Derren announced he would be returning to his screenwriting role.
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