Benidorm Series 9, Episode 1 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
The Dawsons are back for another Benidorm all-inclusive holiday, and everyone at the Solana knows they have arrived when Eddie makes a shattering entrance, leaving Joyce and the resort staff to mop up the consequences.
Further details
The new holiday season kicks off at the Solana resort with the return of two popular characters - Liam and Sam.
The Dawson's arrive for a new holiday that doesn't get off to a great start and when Sheron's Mum Loretta (Kate Fitzgerald) joins them - Benidorm will never be the same again!
Meanwhile, could Joyce Temple Savage finally find romance this series with Monty (John Challis)?
Guest stars in the new series include Nigel Havers, Jason Manford, Uri Geller, Amanda Barrie, George Shelley, Madness and, once again, Dame Joan Collins.
Series 9 is a suitcase packed full of all your favourite characters, great guest stars, holiday mishaps... and Mr Wu!
In the opening episode, The Dawsons' holiday starts with a bang when Eddie has an accident. Eddie makes a shattering entrance, leaving Joyce and the resort staff to mop up the consequences. As a result, Eddie is caught short in the clothing department and Sheron's fashion taste is called into question when he asks her to pick him up some new kit.
Kenneth is having some financial problems but local dentist Stanley might be the solution. Liam and Kenneth pay him a visit and end up walking away with smiles on their faces.
New holiday rep Sam from head office ruffles Joyce's feathers. Tiger and Joey are in a party mood, so Sam takes them under her wing. When Rob joins them clubbing, there is a surprise in store.
Broadcast details
Date
Wednesday 1st March 2017
Time
9pm
Channel
Length
60 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Jake Canuso | Mateo |
|---|---|
| Tim Healy | Les / Lesley |
| Adam Gillen | Liam |
| Tony Maudsley | Kenneth |
| Sherrie Hewson | Joyce Temple Savage |
| Shelley Longworth | Sam |
| Julie Graham | Sheron Dawson |
| Steve Edge | Billy Dawson |
| Bobby Knutt | Eddie Dawson |
| Josh Bolt | Rob Dawson |
| Kate Fitzgerald | Loretta |
| Nathan Bryon | Joey Ellis |
| Danny Walters | Tiger Dyke |
| Honor Kneafsey | Jodie Dawson |
Guest cast
| Jonathan Hawkins | Motown Jonathan |
|---|---|
| Jofre Alsina | Coach Driver |
| Nigel Havers | Stanley Keen |
Writing team
| Derren Litten | Writer |
|---|---|
| Gaby Hull | Script Editor |
Production team
| Robin Sheppard | Director |
|---|---|
| Simon Bird | Producer |
| Derren Litten | Executive Producer |
| Paul Jackson | Executive Producer |
| Arnold Widdowson | Co-producer |
| David Barrett | Editor |
| Antony Cartlidge | Production Designer |
| Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
| Karen McKinlay-Gunn | Costume Designer |
| Alasdair Walker | Director of Photography |
| Marcus Whitney | Make-up Designer |
| Mark Thomas | Composer |
| Lee Trevor | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Lesley is on reception
Lesley and Joyce have a conversation at the reception desk.
Featuring: Tim Healy (Les / Lesley), Jake Canuso (Mateo), Sherrie Hewson (Joyce Temple Savage), Bobby Knutt (Eddie Dawson) & Shelley Longworth (Sam).
Press
The slightly sunburnt but enjoyably bawdy sitcom returns for a ninth series of outre poolside hijinks. Former hard-partying holidaymaker Sam (Shelley Longworth) rocks back up at the Solana, this time as an ambitious rep, causing friction with highly strung hotel manager Joyce (Sherrie Hewson). Meanwhile, Nigel Havers guest-stars as a dentist who, after a trim at the Blow'n'Go salon, fixates on the late Herbert's dazzling false gnashers.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Benidorm: review
When a series keeps coming back year after year, it must be doing something right. Benidorm (ITV) has booked in for a ninth series of cheerful antics on the Costa del Crud. The principal ingredients are sun, sea and a seemingly limitless supply of lame gags about bodily functions.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 1st March 2017